Firearms Accessories Information 2
Imaging Accessories
Extended Laser Sight
A high-powered version of the standard laser sight, this device follows the same rules and provides the same -1 TN modifier for Firearms Tests if the user can see the red dot. However, this device has a maximum range of 150 meters during the day and 500 meters at night. Like the standard model, this device cannot function through mist, fog, smoke or rain.
Gun Cam
The guncam is a miniaturized video camera that records whatever the gun is targeting. The device can be either externally linked to a recording device or it can include a miniaturized vidlink transmitter, allowing the images to be transmitted to a receiver elsewhere. The transmitter's Flux rating is 2.
Imaging Systems
A variety of imaging scopes are available, including low-light, infrared and simple electronic or optical magnification. Imaging scopes may only be top-mounted, may not be used with smartlink systems, and require one Complex Action to install or remove. Magnifying scopes can modify a weapon’s range target number. Magnification systems have a –1 Concealability Rating, low-light and thermographic systems –2 Concealability. Combo versions combine multiple systems, allowing the user to switch between them. To determine the price of these systems, add together the costs of their components.
Laser Sight
This device projects a laser beam to produce a glowing red spot on the target. The sight activates when the user touches the trigger. It provides a –1 target number modifier for firearms tests. Laser sights may not be used with a smartlink system, and are available in underbarrel or top-mounting versions. Mounting a laser sight adds –1 to a weapon’s Concealability Rating, and requires one Complex Action to install or remove. It has a range of 50 meters in the day and 150 meters at night.
Ultrasound Sight
This device attaches as an underbarrel or top-mount. It projects a scanning beam of coded sound that sweeps the area where a weapon is pointing, mapping it. The ultrasound sight is ideal for night fighting, complete darkness, or against foes who have defeated thermographic sights. Ultrasound systems reduce all target number modifiers resulting from lighting and invisibility by half (round up).
Ultrasound Goggles
This large eye-covering visor connects via fiber-optic cable to a weapon rigged with an ultrasound sight. The sight displays a topographic contour map of the target area. This system may also be built into a helmet or sunglasses.
Smartlinks
Available in internal and external versions, the smartgun system provides a feedback circuit relating the gun’s angle of fire to the shooter’s line of sight. The internal smartgun system is built into the gun and doubles the weapon’s cost if installed after manufacturing. The external system mounts on the weapon (top- or underbarrel positions) and can be transferred from weapon to weapon, with one hour of maintenance and alignment. Without a receptor (smart goggles or smartlink), the hardware is dead weight. Using a smartlinked weapon provides a –2 target number modifier for firearms tests.
Laser Designators
This device reflects an infrared laser light off the target, visible only to characters with thermographic vision. Two versions are available - one mounts like a laser sight on a weapon and the other is a hand-held model. Smoke is very effective at blocking the laser beam; apply double the modifiers for smoke when making a Spotting Test with a laser designator.
Microwave Designators
This hand-held device reflects microwaves off the target. Chaff (strips of metallic foil released in the atmosphere) is very effective at blocking microwaves. If chaff is released between a microwave designator and a target, apply a minimum +4 and a maximum +12 modifier to the Spotting Test.
Radar Designators
A radar designator is equipped with a fold out tripod that requires a Complex Action to set up. It reflects a radar signal off the target. Chaff blocks radar beams in the same way it affects a microwave designator. A radar designator may be mounted on a vehicle, requiring 1 CF of cargo space.
