Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Rule Book

HAND SCANNER

"Hand scanner" is a catchall designation for a wide
variety of handheld scanning devices designed
to run specific-purpose scans. Some of the most
common versions of these are medisensors, such
as the RFX/K Medisensor made by BioTech Indus-
tries. The device can be used independently or
plugged into a medpac or datapad, and displays a
variety of useful bio-signs about the subject. Other
scanners can check for atmospheric contaminants,
poisons, vermin, or in the case of mechanics, mi-
cro-fractures or stress points.

Models Include: RFX/K Medisensor.

SURVEILLANCE TAGGER

These small (less than three centimeters across) bea-
cons are commonly placed on their target via darts
or other surreptitious means, where they use adhe-
sion or magnetism to stay affixed. Once in place,
they relay information such as location, direction,
and rate of movement to their user, making them
invaluable for tracking an unwitting foe. The most ex-
pensive models, such as the Rhinsome Tracking Corp
SureSnoop, can relay information through obstruc-
tions over dozens of kilometers, while the cheaper
Astroserver Industries Rover and Trailmaster and
the MechBlaze Observer tend to have much shorter
broadcast ranges and can be blocked by large build-
ings or thick masses of rock or metal.

Models Include: Rhinsome Tracking Corp SureS-

noop, Astroserver Industries Rover and Trailmaster,

MechBlaze Observer.

MEDICAL

Finishing off a particularly profitable run is worth little

if no one lives to enjoy the credits. Having adequate

medical gear helps ensure one is always ready for his

next deal, no matter how badly the previous one went.

Many of these items are designed to augment and en-

hance (or simply permit the use of) the Medicine skill.

BACTA

Bacta is a liquid used for healing, made of an artificial-

ly grown bacteria developed thousands of years ago.

It is nothing short of miraculous, working on a wide

variety of species and healing terrible wounds with

little or no scarring. It is commonly used in large tanks

for total immersion, but can also be administered in

pre-treated patches, injection, portable pouches, and

even through direct consumption. While full-size bac-

ta tanks are rare outside of major installations, some

ships often have portable tanks, and most medpacs

and field kits have bacta patches.

Bacta provides greatly accelerated healing rates, as

described on page 220.

Models Include: None.

EMERGENCY MEDPAC

Medpacs are common even on those ships that do

not engage in activities of dubious legality, for even

those with little medical training can use the contents

to treat injuries and save lives. Most ships carry sev-

eral, and they are a common component in most sur-

vival gear. Standard medpacs contain field dressings,

Surveillance Taggers

Emergency Medpac

Stimpack

GEAR AND EQUIPMENT

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