Armor

A SCI-FI LIVING CAMAPIGN FOR 5TH EDITION

RESTRICTED ITEMS & LICENSES:

Not all items in Infinite Darkness are easy to come by, most of them are actually illegal or at the very least their trade is highly regulated, especially while in UGF territories and space stations. As a result of that, some items require the player character to first purchase a license before they are able to buy a particular item. Weapon permits are enforced by local and UGF governments - especially in cities of any notable size. The purpose of permits is to help keep the peace and to prevent the common criminal from packing more firepower than the average law enforcement official. Planets and even cities have different laws and protocols when it comes to weapons. On some planets, even pistols are forbidden. So keep this in mind when visiting new locales.

Restricted 1
- Most pistol type weapons and a few rifles and longarms weapons are covered by this license. Permit prerequisites require successful completion of a safety test administered by any UGF Licensing Bureau. Moreover, applicants must prove a need for this permit. Average citizens are denied licenses 99.5% of the time. Backwater residents are more likely to be approved, as are private mercenaries and security guards unless they have criminal records.
Restricted 2
- These licenses are difficult to obtain. They are similar to the Restricted 1 permit, above, except they govern the use of fully-automatic and very light military weaponry. As a general rule, only top-level private security guards employed in dangerous or sensitive roles are approved for this license. Sometimes, mercenaries, bounty hunters, and others are able to convince their way into getting approved, but this is usually the case only when those applicants are working in frontier areas or pursuing dangerous criminals under UGF employ. Even when such licenses are issued, they often bear zone restrictions which renders them obsolete in major population centers.
Restricted 3
- These licenses are almost never issued to non-military or law enforcement personnel, and govern the use of law-enforcement grade weaponry.
Restricted 4
- Military Grade equipment, licenses for these items are not available. Plasma weaponry and most highly specialized firearms are restricted level 4 and above. If you are seen carrying Restricted Level 4 equipment, plasma weapons especially, no questions will be asked. You are an imminent threat and you will be dealt with.
Restricted 5
- Blackspire. Don't ask.

INFINITE DARKNESS: UNIQUE ARMOR FEATURES

Armor Resistance (AR): Armor Resistance is the number you subtract from the damage done by an attack against you. AR only applies to melee and ranged attacks, but not power attacks, traps, falling damage, flaming grenades, poisons, or psionic damage unless otherwise noted.

INFINITE DARKNESS: ARMOR TYPES

Simple Armor - Simple armor is light armor that offers a basic level of protection from enemy attacks and minimizes the movement penalties that some soldiers may face on the battlefield while wearing heavier armors. Every class is capable of wearing simple armor, including the Agent and Technician.

Combat Armor - Combat armor offers an increased level of protection, but at times can decrease the movement rate and reflexes of the soldiers wearing it. A favorite of High Threat Response teams, Combat Armor offers a greater defense than simple armors, but isn't as bulky or as cumbersome as heavy armor.

Heavy Armor - Heavy armor offers the highest level of protection from enemy fire, but also has the highest penalties to movement and reflexes. Heavy armor is most often deployed during ground-base military engagements and hive-city scenarios where overwhelming firepower is needed, using the shock and awe element.

Powered Armor - Power armor is a unique technology developed during the Red War, armored infantry teams or 'Mobile Infantry Suit Units' were deployed against both the forces of Mars and eventually the Aidol during the invasion of Earth. Power armor represents the pinnacle of personal defensive technology, combining excellent protection from small arms with the ability to carry heavy weapons into combat with ease.

LICENSE FEES:

A big part of Infinite Darkness is making sure that you have the right tool for the job. At times that might need something as simple as a testing and sample kit, obtaining rare or unknown resources and bringing them back to research your findings further. Other times it might mean having the biggest fucking gun possible in order to kill the Cthulhu like horror that is stalking towards you. So always come prepared and have a team that can tackle a variety of different situations.

License fees:

Level 1 Item License: 5,000 Credit fee.
Level 2 Item License: 15,000 Credit fee.
Level 3 Item License: 250,000 Credit fee.
Level 4 Item License: 500,000 Credit fee.
Level 5 Item License: 850,000 Credit fee.

Yearly Registrations:
Once granted and paid for, licensing information is uploaded to the applicant's PID. Item licences must be renewed every 2 years. Licences are granted PER licence tier, they cover weapons, armour and items. Having a 'Level 3' licence does not mean you are eligible to use all Restricted 3 weapons and armour. Item rarity will determine how easily you can find the item, if at all. Not having proper documentation can come with serious fines and prison time of up to 50 years. Licences are also additive, you must purchase a level 1 licence before you can purchase a level 2 licence.

INFINITE DARKNESS: ARMOR

Armor Name:	Armor Class:	Armor Resistance:	Price:	Restricted:	Armor Features:	Resource:	Rarity:	Mod Slots:	Type:
Adverse Environment Gear	11 + Dex (3)	2	500 Credits	N	Advantage against extreme heat or freezing environmental conditions.	1	100%	-	Simple
Armored Clothing	14 + Dex (2)	3	1,000 Credits	N	-	2	100%	1	Simple
Mountaineer Armor	12 + Dex (3)	2	850 Credits	N	Grants advantage on all climb related checks.	1	100%	-	Simple
Armored Jacket	13 + Dex (3)	5	3,500 Credits	N	Grants a +2 bonus to all Streetwise tests.	3	85%	1	Simple
Smuggler's Trench Coat	14 + Dex (3)	2	1,500 Credits	N	Grants advantage on sleight of hand tests.	2	95%	1	Simple
Blast Vest	13 + Dex (3)	2	1,300 Credits	N	Blast Vest's AR becomes 10 vs. Explosive damage.	2	80%	-	Simple
MK.3 Flak Vest	14 + Dex (3)	3	2,000 Credits	N	Flak Vest's AR becomes 8 vs. Solid Projectile damage.	2	90%	-	Simple
Pathfinder Incorporated Bodysuit	13 + Dex (5)	1	950 Credits	N	You can carry an additional 5 resources worth of equipment.	1	100%	2	Simple
Hex-Weave Defense System	13 + Tech (3)	2	1,800 Credits	N	-	2	90%	-	Simple
Hex-Weave Defense System Oni	14 + Tech (3)	4	4,800 Credits	R1	-	3	75%	1	Simple
Armored Anti-Grav Suit	14 + Dex (3)	5	8,500 Credits	R2	Built-in magboots allow user to stick to surfaces in low gravity situations.	6	50%	-	Simple
Lexan Shadowsuit	16 + Dex (3)	2	12,800 Credits	R2	Grants a +4 Stealth and Sleight of Hand test bonus.	1	25%	2	Simple
Armor Name:	Armor Class:	Armor Resistance:	Price:	Restricted:	Armor Features:	Resource:	Rarity:	Mod Slots:	Type:
UKN Combat Armor	13 + Dex (2)	6	6,500 Credits	R1	-	4	75%	-	Combat
Ceramic Combat Armor	14 + Dex (2)	8	15,000 Credits	R2	-	5	60%	1	Combat
Blackspire Combat Armor	15 + Dex (3)	10	52,000 Credits	R5	Built-In TAC Headset/Computer - Military Grade PID System.	3	10%	3	Combat
ARK Combat Armor	14 + Dex (2)	10	18,000 Credits	R2	Resistance to electrical damage.	4	60%	1	Combat
Protector Combat Armor	14 + Dex (2)	8	12,000 Credits	R3	Has a built in Cynix Shield emitter.	5	40%	1	Combat
Armor Name:	Armor Class:	Armor Resistance:	Price:	Restricted:	Armor Features:	Resource:	Rarity:	Mod Slots:	Type:
"Steelskin" Anti-Concussive Armor	13 + Dex (1)	10	34,000 Credits	R3	Reduce the duration of stun conditions by 2 rounds.	6	50%	1	Heavy
ATLAS MK Riot Armor	13 + Dex (1)	12	28,000 Credits	R4	Reduce the duration of stun conditions by 1 round.	8	50%	1	Heavy
MAEDA Hard Suit	14 + Dex (2)	12	15,000 Credits	R3	Hard Suit's AR becomes 14 vs. Solid Projectile damage.	8	50%	1	Heavy
Lexan Combat Frame	14 + Dex (2)	10	25,000 Credits	R2	Combat Frame's AR becomes 12 vs. Solid Projectile damage.	8	50%	1	Heavy
Armor Name:	Armor Class:	Armor Health:	Price:	Restricted:	Armor Features:	Resource:	Rarity:	Mod Slots:	Type:
IFV Mobile Infantry Suit	16	12	4,000 Credits	R4	The starting power armor for the Mobile Infantry Soldier specialization.	8	50%	1	Powered
"Paladin" Powered Armor	18	24	62,000 Credits	R4	Once per short rest, all melee attacks gain Burn (8).	10	40%	1	Powered
ArmorCorp Powered Armor	18	30	42,000 Credits	R4	Grants a +10 bonus to all Strength based tests.	15	25%	1	Powered
ATLAS 'Groundbreaker' Powered Armor	18	45	112,000 Credits	R4	Grants a +2 bonus to all saving throws.	18	10%	1	Powered
MAEDA 'Helldiver' Combat Frame	18	50	82,000 Credits	R4	Reduce the resource cost of all heavy weapons to 3.	10	50%	3	Powered
DDS Combat Rigging	15	40	55,000 Credits	R4	Automatically regenerate 10 armor health at the start of your turn.	12	20%	1	Powered
Armor Name:	Armor Class:	Armor Resistance:	Price:	Restricted:	Shield Features:	Resource:	Rarity:	Mod Slots:	Type:
Cynix Shield Emitter	AC +1	AR +1	18,000 Credits	R2	Treat a successful hit against you as a miss instead, once per short rest.	3	60%	-	Shield
Deployable Ballistics Shield	-	AR +2	12,000 Credits	R2	-	3	80%	-	Shield
Levox Battle Shield	AC +1	-	2,000 Credits	R1	-	2	90%	-	Shield
Blackspire Reflector Shield	AC +2	AR +2	45,000 Credits	R4	Reflect a successful laser or plasma attack, once per short rest.	4	5%	1	Shield
Hex-Lock Shield System	-	-	21,000 Credits	R2	Grant +5 AR when taking damage, three times per short rest.	3	25%	-	Shield

INFINITE DARKNESS: ARMOR MODS