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| − | '''Power Packs''' are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the [[ | + | '''Power Packs''' are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the [[thirty-first century]]. They fulfill the need for a permanent power source where plugging into an electrical outlet is inconvenient or unavailable, although the packs themselves will eventually run dry and require recharging, either by plugging into the local power grid or a variety of [[Power Pack Recharger|recharger stations]].<ref name="CBTRPGp139+">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', pp. 139-140, "Power Packs And Chargers"</ref><ref name="LT:TMWEGp100">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 100, "Power Packs And Recharger"</ref> |
| − | ==Standard Power Packs== | + | == Standard Power Packs == |
| − | Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the [[Inner Sphere]]. | + | Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the [[Inner Sphere]]. |
| − | ===Power Pack=== | + | |
| − | The common '''Power Pack''' is typically the size of pistol's grip, making it easy to store. While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons.<ref name= | + | === Power Pack === |
| + | The common '''Power Pack''' is typically the size of a pistol's grip, making it easy to store. While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices, it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/> | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A/A | + | * '''Item''': Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307">''A Time of War'', p. 307, "Power Packs - Table"</ref> |
| + | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A | ||
* '''Cost''': 5 | * '''Cost''': 5 | ||
* '''Mass''': 250g | * '''Mass''': 250g | ||
* '''Power Capacity''': 20 | * '''Power Capacity''': 20 | ||
| − | + | </div> | |
| − | + | ||
| − | ===Micro Power Pack=== | + | === Micro Power Pack === |
| − | '''Micro Power Packs''' are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.<ref name= | + | '''Micro Power Packs''' are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/> |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A/A | + | * '''Item''': Micro Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307"/> |
| + | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A | ||
* '''Cost''': 10 | * '''Cost''': 10 | ||
* '''Mass''': 15g | * '''Mass''': 15g | ||
* '''Power Capacity''': 15 | * '''Power Capacity''': 15 | ||
| − | + | </div> | |
| − | + | ||
| − | ===Satchel Battery=== | + | === Satchel Battery === |
| − | A '''Satchel Battery''' provides a greater charge than standard packs, but is the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring it to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.<ref name= | + | A '''Satchel Battery''' provides a greater charge than standard packs, but is the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring it to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/> |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A/A | + | * '''Item''': Satchel Battery<ref name="AToWp307"/> |
| + | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A | ||
* '''Cost''': 20 | * '''Cost''': 20 | ||
* '''Mass''': 2kg | * '''Mass''': 2kg | ||
* '''Power Capacity''': 100 | * '''Power Capacity''': 100 | ||
| − | |||
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ===Military Power Pack=== | + | === Military Power Pack === |
| − | The largest of standard batteries are '''Military Power Packs''', approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.<ref name= | + | The largest of standard batteries are '''Military Power Packs''', approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/> |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A/B | + | * '''Item''': Military Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307"/> |
| + | * '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/B | ||
* '''Cost''': 40 | * '''Cost''': 40 | ||
* '''Mass''': 4kg | * '''Mass''': 4kg | ||
* '''Power Capacity''': 200 | * '''Power Capacity''': 200 | ||
| − | |||
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ==Other Power Packs== | + | == Other Power Packs == |
Variations on the standard power packs exist both in the Inner Sphere and among the [[Clans]] | Variations on the standard power packs exist both in the Inner Sphere and among the [[Clans]] | ||
*[[High-Capacity Power Pack]] | *[[High-Capacity Power Pack]] | ||
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*[[Support PPC Power Pack]] | *[[Support PPC Power Pack]] | ||
*[[Portable Power Unit]] | *[[Portable Power Unit]] | ||
| + | *[[Power Pack (Battle Armor)|Battle Armor Power Pack]] | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | ||
[[Category:Power Packs and Rechargers]][[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Power Packs and Rechargers]][[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 15 July 2017
Power Packs are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the thirty-first century. They fulfill the need for a permanent power source where plugging into an electrical outlet is inconvenient or unavailable, although the packs themselves will eventually run dry and require recharging, either by plugging into the local power grid or a variety of recharger stations.[1][2]
Contents
Standard Power Packs
Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the Inner Sphere.
Power Pack
The common Power Pack is typically the size of a pistol's grip, making it easy to store. While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices, it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons.[1]
- Item: Power Pack[3]
- Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
- Cost: 5
- Mass: 250g
- Power Capacity: 20
Micro Power Pack
Micro Power Packs are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.[1]
- Item: Micro Power Pack[3]
- Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
- Cost: 10
- Mass: 15g
- Power Capacity: 15
Satchel Battery
A Satchel Battery provides a greater charge than standard packs, but is the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring it to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.[1]
- Item: Satchel Battery[3]
- Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
- Cost: 20
- Mass: 2kg
- Power Capacity: 100
Military Power Pack
The largest of standard batteries are Military Power Packs, approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.[1]
- Item: Military Power Pack[3]
- Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/B
- Cost: 40
- Mass: 4kg
- Power Capacity: 200
Other Power Packs
Variations on the standard power packs exist both in the Inner Sphere and among the Clans
- High-Capacity Power Pack
- Quick-Charge Power Pack
- Clan Power Pack
- Support PPC Power Pack
- Portable Power Unit
- Battle Armor Power Pack