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| − | '''Legality Rating''' is a code used in the [[MechWarrior_(RPG)|MechWarrior Role Playing Game]] indicating how controlled | + | '''Legality Rating''' is a code used in the [[MechWarrior_(RPG)|MechWarrior Role Playing Game]] indicating how controlled a class of [[:Category:Combat Vehicles|Combat]] [[:Category:Support Vehicles|Support Vehicles]], [['Mech]], (or other) mounted equipment, or subsystems found in the same. Its primary function is to designate how much governments control public (and mercenary) access to the systems are in given regions in the [[BattleTech]] universe. A [[Availability Rating/RPG2e|similar system]] was used in the [[MechWarrior, Second Edition]] roleplaying game. |
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| '''Description''' | | '''Description''' | ||
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| − | | '''Unrestricted''' | + | | '''Unrestricted''' |
| − | | Items in this category can be purchased with little or no | + | | Items in this category can be purchased with little or no government control on most worlds. |
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| '''Restricted''' | | '''Restricted''' | ||
| − | | Legal purchase and use require a nominally easy to acquire | + | | Legal purchase and use require a nominally easy to acquire government license. |
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| '''Controlled''' | | '''Controlled''' | ||
| − | | Use or purchase of these items by civilians & mercenaries are illegal on most civilized worlds outside of specifically authorized members of | + | | Use or purchase of these items by civilians & mercenaries are illegal on most civilized worlds outside of specifically authorized members of government, police or military organizations. |
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| '''Military''' or '''Government''' | | '''Military''' or '''Government''' | ||
| − | | If discovered in the hands of civilians (aka unauthorized mercenaries), these highly illegal items will be confiscated by | + | | If discovered in the hands of civilians (aka unauthorized mercenaries), these highly illegal items will be confiscated by government or military personnel. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Legality Rating|Most Current Legality]] scale published in [[A Time of War]] | ||
| + | *Availability Rating Scale in [[MechWarrior, First Edition]] was only relevant to MechWarriors, so there was no legality rating. | ||
| + | *[[Legality Rating/RPG2e|Legality]] scale published in [[MechWarrior Companion]] | ||
| + | *[[legality Rating/RPG3e|Legality]] scale published in [[MechWarrior, Third Edition]] or [[Classic BattleTech Role Playing Game]] | ||
| + | *[[Legality Rating/RPG4e|Legality]] scale published in [[A Time of War]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[MechWarrior Companion]] | + | * ''[[MechWarrior Companion]]'', p. 85 |
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[[Category: Game Rules]] | [[Category: Game Rules]] | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 14 August 2022
Description
Legality Rating is a code used in the MechWarrior Role Playing Game indicating how controlled a class of Combat Support Vehicles, 'Mech, (or other) mounted equipment, or subsystems found in the same. Its primary function is to designate how much governments control public (and mercenary) access to the systems are in given regions in the BattleTech universe. A similar system was used in the MechWarrior, Second Edition roleplaying game.
| Legality Rating | Description |
| Unrestricted | Items in this category can be purchased with little or no government control on most worlds. |
| Restricted | Legal purchase and use require a nominally easy to acquire government license. |
| Controlled | Use or purchase of these items by civilians & mercenaries are illegal on most civilized worlds outside of specifically authorized members of government, police or military organizations. |
| Military or Government | If discovered in the hands of civilians (aka unauthorized mercenaries), these highly illegal items will be confiscated by government or military personnel. |
See Also
- Most Current Legality scale published in A Time of War
- Availability Rating Scale in MechWarrior, First Edition was only relevant to MechWarriors, so there was no legality rating.
- Legality scale published in MechWarrior Companion
- Legality scale published in MechWarrior, Third Edition or Classic BattleTech Role Playing Game
- Legality scale published in A Time of War
References
- MechWarrior Companion, p. 85