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words or sounds. The bonus also applies to concealment rolls. not go missing without being noticed so long as they have a
The more expensive model gives +2. With an Intelligence + glowing neon bar on their belt.
Computer roll(with die bonus), a character can contest any
rolls to obscure discussion or mask noises. GPS Tracker

Duct Tape Availability ••
Dice Bonus +3, Durability 2, Size 2, Structure 2,
Die Bonus +1, Durability 1, Size 1, Structure 2, Effect: With the advent of the modern cellular phone,
Availability • most modern people have a GPS-enabled device on their per-
Effect: Duct tape has as many uses as one can think of, son at any given time. With a bit of know-how and access to
and just as many you never would. It can reinforce barricades, someone’s phone, your character can track their every move
stabilize weapon handles, bind prisoners, repair broken pipes, (provided those moves are not in caves, tunnels, or sewer
and so much more. In most cases, duct tape can offer a +1 systems). Some characters will trade GPS data in case one
bonus to Crafts-related rolls. Alternatively, it can add a point member of the group becomes lost or if they have to follow
of Durability to almost anything. If used as a restraint, rolls someone without notice. Planting a phone on an unwitting
to break free suffer a -3 penalty, and must overcome the duct subject can serve as a highly-effective tracking device.
tape’s Structure. Keylogging Software
First-Aid Kit Dice Bonus +2, Durability N/A, Size N/A, Structure

Die Bonus 0 or +1, Durability 1, Size 2, Structure 3, N/A, Availability ••
Availability • or •• Effect: Keylogging software does exactly one thing: it
Effect: A first-aid kit contains all the necessary supplies to logs keystrokes on a computer. This is usually done to re-
stabilize an injury and stop wounds from getting worse until cord incriminating data or passwords. Usually, keylogging
the victim can find proper treatment. The one-dot version of software is coupled with software to transmit the data once
the first-aid kit does not offer a die bonus; it simply allows captured. The challenge for the would-be intruder is installing
for treatment. The two-dot version offers a +1 to treatment the software. Email scams are an unreliable way to get onto
rolls due to superior supplies. a specific computer, but could fool one member of a large
organization. A thumb drive is very effective, but requires
Flashlight direct, physical access to the recipient computer. The soft-
ware’s dice bonus offers an advantage to breach a network
Die Bonus +1, Durability 2, Size 1, Structure 3,
Availability • or to find important data.
Effect: In a dark world, a flashlight can be a person’s Luminol
best friend. It generally does what it’s supposed to; it helps
cut a path through the unknown. Its die bonus subtracts Dice Bonus +2, Durability 0, Size 1, Structure 1,
from any penalties due to darkness, and adds to any rolls to Availability •
search in the dark. A good flashlight can serve as a club in a Effect: Luminol is a chemical that reacts to certain metals
pinch. Also, it can blind an unfortunate subject. A Dexterity in human blood and other bodily fluids. The reaction causes
+ Athletics roll, subtracting an informed opponent’s Defense, a faint neon glow for about thirty seconds, visible in the dark.
will put the beam where it needs to be. The victim’s player It comes in an aerosol can and will seek out faint traces of
may make a contested Stamina roll. If your character scores bodily fluids, even after a thorough cleaning. In addition to
more successes than the subject, they’re blinded for one turn. showing the exact locations of violent crimes, luminol can
Victims with especially acute senses are blinded for two turns. assist in tracking wounded people and animals. Luminol’s

dice bonus applies to any roll to track by the fluid traces, or
Glowstick to piece together the details of a crime scene.
Dice Bonus +2, Durability 1, Size 1, Structure 1, Multi-Tool
Availability •
Effect: Glowsticks use a chemical mixture to summon Die Bonus +1, Durability 3, Size 1, Structure 4,
forth enough light to see in a small area. Most commercial Availability •
glowsticks last a couple of hours; police and other professional Effect: Sometimes the need for mobility doesn’t allow for
varieties can last 12. Because they’re small, airtight containers, your character to carry around a full tool kit. In these cases, a
they serve the added benefit of being useful underwater or multi-tool can be a lifesaver. From sawing to stripping wires,
in the rain. Functionally, they work the same as a flashlight. to opening bottles, to filing off serial numbers, a multi-tool
However, they cannot be used to blind a target, since their soft can do the job in a pinch. The multi-tool offers a negligible
glow is far less obtrusive than a flashlight’s beam. They’re also die bonus on numerous Crafts and other assorted tasks,
very conveniently worn, which can serve strategic purposes and most importantly, allows for rolls when sometimes they
for a group operating in low-light conditions. A member will couldn’t be made for lack of proper equipment. While not
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appendix one-equipment