TerexComm Gauntlet-Computer
TerexComm Gauntlet-Computer
Type: Portable computer workstation
Scale: Character
Skill: Depends on model, see Game Notes
Weight: 1-3 kg
Cost: 75-250 credits, depending on model
Availability: 1 (can differ depending on model's resources)
Description: Originally developed by the Amtech Consortium shortly before its collapse, Gauntlet-Comps were designed to replace the dataslate and datapad as the primary means of computing. Worn over the forearm and hands, all gauntlets feature touch-pads on the upper forearm and on the palm, a thinscreen on the back of the hand, holographic projection technology, and various jacks for connecting the gauntlet to a computer interface mechanism much in the same manner as utilized by R2 units. Unfortunately, the gauntlets were disliked for a variety of reasons, many of which were founded on rumor; the most popular misconception of the time was that the concentrated radiation often led to cancer of the arm - this was later proved to be a rumor planted by one of Amtech's most prominent competitors.
Although Amtech dissolved decades ago, the Gauntlet-Comp has made a recent reappearance with the purchase of the license by TerexComm. Hoping to create a new market for the Gauntlet-Comp, TerexComm has unleashed a marketing blitz unseen in modern times, focusing on the younger generation. It is curious to note that the best market so far is suspected slicers.
Game Notes: Gauntlet-Comps come in a variety of different models, each with a different role. Below are some examples; GM's should be final arbiter about whether a Gauntlet-Comp can or cannot accomplish a goal.
Select Variations:
- Standard Gauntlet: Is a standard datapad with holographic projection capability, minimal computer interface, and communications link-up. Combines best elements of a comlink, holonet capable computer, and digital holocam.
- Science-Gauntlet: The favored gauntlet of scouts and explorers, this item is specifically designed to scan local environments for hostile radiations, odd combinations in the atmosphere, unusual geographic circumstances, and the like.
- Medical-Gauntlet: An Easy sensors roll will provide basic readouts relating to the patient's overall physical status. A Moderate sensors roll is required to scan for specific injuries or ailments. Following this scan, the Med-Gauntlet will provide a recommendation for treatment that grants a +1D to any First Aid rolls. GM may adjust sensor difficulties depending on injury, ailment or other unusual condition.
- Slicer-Gauntlet: Allows Slicer remote access to most standard computer systems. Generally grants a +1D to computer programming/repair rolls, although this can be modified by the actual system or hardware. This gauntlet is always illegal.
- Shipboard-Gauntlet: A new type of Gauntlet-Comp, this item is beginning to appear on tramp freighters and naval ships alike. If the Ship-Gauntlet has remote access to the datacore of a starship, it can be used to diagnose system malfunctions and damage. An Easy sensors roll will provide basic readouts relating to damage. A Moderate sensors roll is required to isolate specific malfunctions and/or damage. The Gauntlet will further provide a recommendation as to the repair that grants a +1D to Repair skills. Of course, if the ship has been radically upgraded or altered, the Gauntlet may actually provide a penalty to Repair rolls depending upon the GMs discretion. And of course, there are some Gauntlets that have been modified to remote-pilot ships...