Voidrunner Survival Gear

The universe is a big place, and those who wish to see unexplored parts of it would do well to pack accordingly. As technology advances, so too do the means to traverse and survive in hostile environments.

Blanket. A basic foil blanket that provides warmth in cold environments.

Digital Scale. An improvement on the merchant’s scale, this version is precise to .01 oz.

Distress Beacon. A personal-sized version of a standard piece of starship hardware, this device transmits a distress signal and a message of no more than 10 seconds using a powerful transmitter. Typical range is about 20 miles, though atmospheric conditions may adjust this. They are popular with exploration teams.

Entrenching Tool. A lighter version of the shovel, capable of folding for easy transportation.

Flashlight. The default source of portable light from the discovery of electricity onward. Provides bright light in a 20-foot cone and dim light in a 30-foot one. Alternate versions based on head bands or gloves provide light in more specific areas or hands-free, but only to half the range.

Floodlight. A scaled-up version of a flashlight, a floodlight can light up a much larger area. They are typically either mounted on vehicles or on a tripod. They provide bright light in a 300-foot cone and dim light in a 600-foot cone.

Gas Mask. A full-face mask that protects the wearer from airborne poisons and other dangerous particles. While wearing a gas mask, you automatically succeed on saving throws against inhaled hazards, but the mask narrows your field of view, imposing a -1d4 penalty on sight-based Perception checks while wearing it.

Grapple Gun. This device is roughly the same size as a heavy pistol. It fires a sturdy line (AC 15, 30 hp, capable of supporting 1000 lbs.) which is attached to a grappling hook up to 60/120 feet. The grapple needs some sort of protrusion to latch onto; common ones are architectural features like railings, ornamental statuary, pipes, and so on. The line can then be retracted, reeling the user toward the hook, granting an effective climb speed of 60 feet. Improved versions (which cost double the cost) have a nanomachine-paste anchor instead which can bond to any surface able to support the weight on the line. This version does not need to “catch” on anything and can adhere to even sheer surfaces and is considered an advanced item.

Lighter. This small fire-starting device can be used to light anything with abundant, exposed fuel or highly-flammable objects such as paper as an action. You may also expend a use to cause the lighter to shed dim light in a 5-foot radius for one round.

Map. When using a map, you may travel at a fast pace without taking a penalty to your passive Perception while within the area it depicts. 
Additionally, you gain an expertise die on checks made to avoid becoming lost.

Local: This map depicts a well known area. In most settings digital maps of any explored area are available, often for free.

Planetary: This map depicts the entirety of a single planet. On well-explored or long-inhabited planets this usually includes populated areas, delineations between countries, provinces, and states, and names of natural formations, such as mountain ranges or forests, if they’ve been given them. Many also include topography, elevation, terrain, and even live weather. Planets that have only been seen remotely or have not been properly surveyed may only show major geographical features, known settlements, and established routes (if any).

System: This map shows the entirety of a single star system, including planets, meteor belts, moons, and significant planetoids.

Galactic: This map is a series of navigation charts to allow ships to make their way from one galaxy to the next. Depending on the amount of data the map maker had, it may be more or less detailed or accurate.

Matches.  An improvement on the tinderbox. Using it to light a torch—or anything else with abundant, exposed fuel—takes an action. Lighting any other fire takes 1 minute.

Mirror (Plastic). Made of synthetic products, this mirror is lighter and cheaper than its steel counterpart.

Paper. With the advancement of technology, paper is significantly cheaper.

Rope, Synthetic. This synthetic rope is lighter than previous versions while still being able to hold the same weight.

Sleeping Bag. An improvement on the bedroll, this light sleeping bag is essential to sleeping outdoors.

Tent. Made of light, synthetic materials, tents provide protection from the elements so long as there is a flat surface to set them up on.

One-Person: Suitable for a Medium-sized creature.
Occupies a 5-foot by 10-foot space when set up.

Two-Person: Suitable for up to 2 Medium- sized creatures. 
Occupies a 10-foot by10-foot space when set up.

Communal: Suitable for up to 6 Medium-sized creatures. 
Occupies a 15-foot by 15-foot space when set up.

Umbrella. Designed to keep the rain off of pedestrians, these small folding shelters are also sometimes used by protestors to block thrown weapons. When equipped with an open umbrella, you may make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw to bounce a grenade targeting your space to a space 10 feet away from you in the direction the attack originated from. Umbrellas fold up when not in use, but are a bulky item when open. Folding or unfolding an umbrella costs an action.