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Datapad

Datapads are common on most technologically civilized planets, and are used to record, store, display, and organize almost any kind of data from basic text to holographic recordings. Most come with a small display screen, though some use holoprojectors and are small enough to be easily carried in one or two hands, depending on the model. They are commonly encoded or encrypted so that only the actual owner can operate them; some are even set to wipe all data if unauthorized users attempt access.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 181 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Species Database

Every encounter with a new species offers the possibility of biological offense, embarrassment, or even accidental poisoning. To avoid this, many organizations equip their diplomats with custom-built datapads loaded with specific biological details of every known species. In theory, such compendiums help operatives avoid injuring a sensitive body part or inadvertently wearing a known allergen as floral decoration. Cynical individuals have noted, however, that such information can also be used for more nefarious purposes. Most species databases also contain cursory cultural notes, but the core focus of such texts is biology rather than historical or societal studies.

A character using a species database adds :eB::eB: to Knowledge (Xenology) checks.

Models include: The writings of Mammon Hoole.

<font size=1>Please see page 53 of the Desperate Allies Sourcebook for details.</font>

Holo-messenger

Usually reserved for formal affairs or the dealings of the wealthy, these small, disk-like devices .create holographic recordings or transmissions that may be played back as a small projection. The user can easily hold a holo-messenger in one hand. Though uncommon, they have played an integral part in many revenge or entrapment schemes.

<font size=1>Please see page 171 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Holo V Audio/Visual Translator

The Holo V A/V Translator is a small, handheld translating device produced by TranLang. Based on the software architecture of the popular TranLang III Communicator Module installed in 3P0 and LOM-series protocol droids, the Holo V is slightly less powerful than the TL III but makes up for that small deficiency by being more versatile. Roughly the size of an average datapad, the Holo V is programmed with millions of forms of known verbal and written communication. In addition, it also includes a high-definition audio/video recording device with powerful pattern recognition and analysis software. With this, the Holo V can translate known spoken languages in real time, analyze and attempt to translate unknown spoken languages, and read and decode text, pictograms, hieroglyphics, and other forms of written communication.

The Holo V grants the scholar or translator :eB: to any Lore or Intellect checks made to decipher or translate an unknown language.

<font size=1>Please see page 54 of Enter the Unknown for details.</font>

Stimpack

Stimpacks are auto-injection tubes filled with medicine, bacta, and painkillers. They are field-ready emergency health recovery products, and useful for quick healing in the field. There are countless makers of stimpacks, from Chiewab Amalgamated Pharmaceuticals to Athakam MedTech.

It takes a maneuver for a character to inject a stimpack in himself or another..Stimpacks are one-use items, and automatically heal 5 wounds. Characters can use stimpacks more than once, but each use heals one less wound (so the second use heals four, the third use heals three, and so on). The sixth stimpack heals no wounds—the character is already oversaturated with the medicine for it to have any effect. It takes a day for the character's body to process the stimpacks and for him to be able to use them at full effectiveness. See page 220 for more information.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 177 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Medpac

Slightly larger and infinitely more advanced than a standard emergency medpac, the FastFlesh is a good example of a medpac carried by a trained medic. The medpac carries instruments for emergency field surgery, a better diagnostic computer and mediscanner, advanced synth-nutrient replicators for sustaining a patient's vital nutrients, spray splints, and counter-radiation and biological poison drugs.

This medpac allows the user to perform relatively complicated medical procedures in the field, and can rival the infirmaries on smaller starships. It allows characters to attempt to heal others using Medicine checks without penalty as described on page 219, and additionally grants a :eB: on all attempts. In addition, the internal stim storage grants the user the equivalent of one stimpack per scene (although the GM can rule the device has run out of stims if the supplies are used continuously).

Models Include: Athakam MedTech First Responder, BioTech FastFlesh Medpac.

<font size=1>Please see page 177 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Specimen Container, Medium

Made by numerous scientific-technology companies throughout the galaxy, such as Loronar Corporation and SoroSuub, specimen containers are ubiquitous among explorers who need to transport delicate or dangerous flora and fauna. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the simple petri dish to massive, environmentally sealed and controlled containers designed to hold the largest and most lethal creatures. No matter their size, shape, or manufacture, specimen containers all possess a set of common features and systems. They are constructed from sturdy impact-resistant polymers and have secure environmentally sealed lids.

They are generally transparent, the interiors of specimen containers are modular and can be configured to fit a number of small specimens or one large one. They are also usually equipped with life-support and stasis systems that allow specimens to be safely transported.

Specimen containers come in four general sizes, as follows: tiny, small, medium, and large. Tiny specimen containers have an encumbrance capacity of 1 and are typically roughly the size of a human's hand. Small specimen containers have an encumbrance capacity of 3-5 and range up to the size of an R2 series astromech droid. Medium specimen containers have an encumbrance capacity of 5-10 and typically require two or more sentients to lift and carry them. Large specimen containers have an encumbrance capacity of 10-15 and are designed to carry the largest and heaviest specimens. These last containers are so large that they have their own repulsorlift generators to assist in their handling. They have a maximum altitude of roughly one meter and move as quickly as they can be pushed.

<font size=1>Please see page 53 of Enter the Unknown for details.</font>

Backpack

A backpack can serve many important functions: it can be used for carrying survival gear or even smaller allies and droids. Most are simple affairs of fabric and straps, with better styles including internal bracing and back support so that heavier weights can be carried far longer.

Backpacks increase the character's encumbrance threshold by 4.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 180 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Utility Belt

A utility belt is a common item for those on active missions where quick access to tools and gear is a necessity; even Imperial stormtroopers use them. Their contents will vary with their user and their planned actions; sabotage missions might have belts with explosives and security slicer chips, while a ship mechanic might have his stuffed with his favorite tools. Some belts also have weapon holsters or clips.

Utility belts increase the character's encumbrance threshold by 1.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 183 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>