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Sci-Fi Equipment Lists from Classic RPGs

Overview

This reference compiles equipment lists from various science fiction RPG systems, providing examples of typical gear and loadouts for sci-fi adventures. These lists serve as inspiration for equipment design in custom sci-fi campaigns.

Cyberpunk Equipment List

From Cyberpunk 2020 (1988) by Mike Pondsmith, representing a mobile, street-level future:

  • Inflatable bed (folds to 6″×6″)
  • Compressible sleeping bag
  • Micro-stereo compo (portable music/TV player)
  • Tapes/CDs or digital media
  • Laptop or pocket computer
  • Cybermodem and cables (for netrunners)
  • Pocket cellular phone
  • Mini-light/alarm clock
  • Mini-micro heater
  • Handgun, knife, or assault rifle with ammo
  • Body armor (jacket or bullet-proof shirt)
  • Personal items (clothes, toiletries)

Mothership Equipment Lists

From the original Mothership (2018) by Sean McCoy, with four specialized loadouts:

Excavation Loadout

  • Bioscanner (life detection within 100m)
  • Body cam (broadcasts audio/video to command)
  • Crowbar (melee weapon)
  • Hand welder (tool/weapon)
  • Infrared goggles
  • Laser cutter (tool/weapon)
  • Lockpick set
  • Vaccsuit (armor, oxygen, mag-boots, comms)

Exploration Loadout

  • Binoculars
  • Camping gear
  • First aid kit
  • Flare gun
  • Flashlight
  • Locator beacon
  • 7 MREs (meals ready to eat)
  • Rebreather (20 minutes underwater)
  • Rigging gun (grappling hook)
  • Survey kit (environmental mapping)
  • Vaccsuit (long-range comms, oxygen)
  • Vibechete (vibrating machete)
  • Water filter

Extermination Loadout

  • Electronic tool kit
  • 6 Frag grenades
  • Submachine gun
  • Standard battle dress (armor, HUD, cam, comms)
  • 6 Stimpaks (health boosts)

Examination Loadout

  • 6 Automeds (nanomech healing pills)
  • Cybernetic diagnostic scanner
  • Hazard suit (armor vs pathogens/environment)
  • Medscanner
  • 6 Pain pills
  • Scalpel
  • 6 Stimpaks
  • Stun baton
  • Tranq pistol

d20 Modern Future Equipment Lists

From d20 Future (2006) by Wizards of the Coast, using abstract Wealth scores:

  • Wealth Scale: Impoverished (+0) to Very Rich (+31+)
  • Basic Package: Standard gear allocation at character creation
  • Additional Items: Available based on higher Wealth scores

Equipment includes advanced tech appropriate to future settings, with brand name suggestions for customization.

Applications

These lists can be: - Used directly in compatible systems - Adapted for other sci-fi RPGs - Inspiration for custom equipment creation - Reference for balancing gear in campaigns

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