Development. Editing and Original Material Jen Seiden and Eric S. Trautmann Cover Design & Interior Graphics Tim Bobko New Interior Art Jerry DeCrotie Playtesting and Advice Tim O'Brien, Peter Schweighofer, George R. Strayton, Paul Sudlow This book contains material gathered from several sourcebooks, supplements and The Official Star Wars Adventure Journal. The editors would like to thank the many authors and artists-too numerous to list here-who created the equipment contained in this volume. Publisher: Daniel Scott Palter Associate Publisher/Treasurer: Denise Palter Associate Publisher: Richard Hawran Editors: Steve Miller, Fred Jandt, Peter Schweighofer, George Strayton, Paul Sudlow, Eric S. Trautmann Editorial Assistant: Jen Seiden Graphic Artists: Tim Babka, Tom ONeill, Brion Schomburg Sales Manager: Jeff Kent Assistant Sales Director: Tim OBrien Licensing Manager: Ron Seiden Warehouse Manager: Ed Hill Accounting: Karen Bayly, Mary Galant. Wendy Lord Oilling: Sue Hartung E-Mail .Editorial: ------------------ ---- - - A ~ ~ CE)NTENTS Chapter One: Melee Weapons 8 Chapter Two: Projectile Weapons and Slugthrowers 16 Chapter Three: Energy Weapons 21 Chapter Four: Missile and Grenade Launchers 35 Chapter Five: Missiles, Grenades and Explosives 39 Chapter Six: Armor and Armor Attachments 47 Chapter Seven: Conveyances 66 Chapter Eight: Restraint Devices 69 Chapter Nine: Tools and Miscellaneous Equipment 75 Chapter Ten: Survival Equipment 78 Chapter Eleven: Entertainment and Leisure Devices 84 Chapter Twelve: Communications, Recording and Imaging Gear_ 87 Chapter Thirteen: Computer Equipment 91 Chapter Fourteen: Security Devices 95 Chapter Fifteen: Scanners and Detection Gear 100 Chapter Sixteen: Specialty Items 105 To: Commander Drev Prilarca, NRSF Arms Interdiction Task Force From: Major Shepprd Barron, CorSec (retired) RE: "Gundark" Arms Ring Commander: As per your request (datapad ref. 92847/98234), I have managed to retrieve files from the CorSec criminal data- base regarding the individual who operates under the alias "Gundark"-his dossier is attached to this transmission. I have also acquired a copy of the illegal database that "Gundark" maintains, apparently as a sort of catalog. This catalog isencrypted and covertly inserted into local HoloNet carrier signals, particularly any governmental or law en- forcement bandwidths; apparently "Gundark" has a keen sense of irony. Regards, Maj. Shepprd Barron MajOr~~!:;Jred) Organization Profile: The "Gundark" Arms Ring Type: Illegal Arms and Equipment Dealers Crime Boss/Leadership: "Gundark" (real name unknown) Principal Criminal Activities: Illegal transportation of unregistered weapons, posses- sion and sale of contraband military weapons, possession and sale of contraband military explosives, possession and sale of stolen property, theft, assault. Criminal Affiliations: Unknown. Territory: Unknown. Last seen in the Elshandruu Pica region. Outer Rim Territories- from Minos Cluster to Parmic Sector-appears to be "Gundark's" primary base of operations. Payroll: Unknown. Violence Index: 35 ("Gundark" typically engages in violent activity only when he is near capture). Suspect Profile: The individual known as "Gundarl<' has never been identified, and his origins are unknown. It is believed that he was once affiliated with Black Sun, but his ties to this once-feared criminal organization have since been cut. Few reliable descriptions of this individual have been obtained, though the following facts are believed to be reasonably accurate: Height: 2.2 meters sex: Male Age: Between 38-42 years old Species: Unknown, possibly a Houk. SC8rslDistlnguishing Marks: "Gundark" has a thick, heavybuild, indicating he was born and raised ona world of higher-than-standard gravity. He is bald, and hi$ face is typically obscured by sunvisors or goggles at all times. (See artisfs simulation.) CorSec Evaluation: "Gundark"-through ex- tensive contacts-has been a major arms dealer, specializing in military-grade weapons and explosives. The apprehension and incar- ceration of this criminal should be made a top priority. Gundarks Fantastic ers are intended to suggest modifications to equip- ment. Several of the addendums contain sugges- Technology: Personal Gear tions on how and why weapons and equipment Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear malfunction; these suggestions can easily be used is a compilation of equipment intended for use if a player rolls a "1" on the Wild Die. with Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition. The information in this volume is pre- Timeline sented from the point-of-view of individuals that This version of Gundark's Gear Datalog is pub- operate within the black market. As a result, sev- lished during the New Republic era. Some of the eral of the items found in this volume are not only equipment listed in this volume is not available highly illegal, but extremely rare and should be during the "Classic" Star Wars era (between Star used carefully in gameplay. However, many other Wars: A New Hope and Return of the Jedi). Items items are more commonplace and can be found in that are only available during the New Republic more legal venues. era are marked with an asterisk (*) in the entry's In addition to game stats, most entries in this availability code. Most of these items could have book contain "notes" (uploaded to Gundark's been found during the previous years of Imperial weapons database by smugglers, slavers, thieves Rule; this is still a black-market gUide, so not much and other such unsavory types). Some of these will have changed in terms of price or availability. comments are intended as scenario hooks. Oth- , Gundark's Gear Datalog Gather round, grubbers: Gundark's back! It's been a while since I put out a datalog for you "esteemed" customers and some of you have been hounding me to update the inventory scandoc. So here's the latest Gear Datalog. . Now remember, I wouldn't be talking about these items if I didn't have samples of them In my possession, so look through the datalog and make up your wish list. When you know what you want in your greedy little hands, come find Gundark. (Contacts can be arranged ;,ia th.e HoloNet; match bandwidth with the carrier wave that brought you the Gear Datalog and III be In touch.) The Blacl( Marl(et "Ilegal commercial practices-the sale and distri- Background bution ofarmaments, medicines, droids, computers, The black market-sometimes referred to as explosives and other such commodities-is to be- the Invisible Market-is a catch-all term that de- come a top priority ofHis Royal Majesty's Customs scribes the illegal sale of commodities. The illegal- and Navy. Emperor Palpatine decrees that all such ity of these transactions is relative: selling food illicit commerce be stopped immediately, and all without a permit is not as serious a crime as selling, troops must make the destruction of these so-called blasters, grenades or lightsabers. Still, black- "black marketeers" a high priority. The unlicensed marketeering is a serious offense. The Empire- sale ofgoods has always been an offense; it hence- particularly during the early stages of the Rebel- forth will be upgraded to a Class One infraction, and lion-instituted severe crackdowns on smuggling officers of the Imperial military should exercise all and the sale of contraband, largely to prevent possible force to root out these traitors under direc- munitions from falling into the Alliance's hands. tion of the Imperial Bureau of Taxation, Division Anewly-formed division of the Imperial Bureau Three. "-Excerpt from a memorandum prepared of Taxation-Division Three-was created to di- by Imperial Advisor Ars Dangor shortly before the rect the campaign against black market trade. Battle of Hoth. Division Three (0-3) was little more than a "Nothing is illegal.. provided you have enough CompForce detachment with a loose affiliation money. "-Attributed to an unidentified arms mer- with the Imperial Bureau of Taxation. Given chant. CompForce's rather extreme methods of problem solving, this led to a very aggressive campaign against the black market. As a result of 0-3s actions, many smaller busi- ,. nesses that once escaped official notice (and con- Division Three Field Agent sequently avoided the Imperial bureaucracy that Type: CompForce Special Officer governs commerce permits) became targets of OEXTERITY 30+2· Imperial scrutiny. Hundreds of merchants that Blaster 6D, dodge 6D, melee combat 5D, melee parry 5D operated unlicensed food and droid shops were KNOWLEDGE 30+2 Alien species 4D, law enforcement 6D, law enforcement: incarcerated, while thousands more were fined or D-3legal codes 7D, planetary systems 5D, streetwise 7D subjected to property seizure. In many cases 0-3s MECHANICAL 20+2 actions were extremely violent, and a shocking Astrogation 4D, space transports 5D, starship gunnery seventy percent of the individuals apprehended 6D, starship shields 6D PERCEPTION 30 required medical attention. In the short term, the Bargain 5D, command 5D, command: D-3 assault troop- Imperial anti-eontraband campaign was success- ers 8D, search 6D, sneak 6D ful, though the measure had long-term effects STRENGTH 30 detrimental to the Empire. Brawling 6D Several of these merchants-or members of TECHNICAL 20 Computer programming/repair 4D their families-joined the Alliance, railing at the Character Points: Varies; typically 5-15 injustice of D-3s campaign. After the Battle of Move: 10 Endor, the New Republic began to quietly shut Equipment: Heavy blaster pistol (5D), knife (STR+ID), down black market operations as well. The irony stun cuffs (4D stun damage), datapad, military protocol droid, 5,000 credits. of this was not lost on the Provisional Council; the Rebel Alliance had purchased much of their equip- Division Three Assault Trooper ment through illegal channels. Rather than arrest Type: CompForce Special Agent black marketeers, the New Republic offered am- OEXTERITY 30+2 Blaster 5D, dodge 6D nesty, tax credits and other inducements to con- KNOWLEDGE 30+2 vince the illegal traders to "go legit." (The pro- Law enforcement 5D, survival 5D gram was modestly successful, though a handful MECHANICAL 20+2 of black marketeers refused to be "bought out" by PERCEPTION 30 Investigation 5D, search 5D, sneak 5D the government; such individuals-Gundark in- STRENGTH 30 cluded-are still counted fugitives.) TECHNICAL 20 The Black Market is not an organized group. Character Points: Varies; typically 2-7 Instead, a collection of individuals who seek higher Move: 10 profits than what can be gained through the legiti- Equipment: Blaster rifle (5D), power armor (+ 1D en- ergy, +2D physical), heavy blaster pistol (5D), three mate sale of commodities. Many black marketeers grenades (5D), knife (STR+ ID), medpac are simple merchants who tired of Imperial or ~ ~ New Republic trade restrictions, while others sim- ply enjoy the risks. Several corporations and le- financial status, and other such data. If the indi- gitimate businesses recognized the potential profit vidual has no ties to law-enforcement agencies or that could be gained by tacitly supporting black other official organizations, the black marketeer market operations; a blaster pistol can sell for as will usually allow a client to make contact, often much as five times the normal retail price on the through an intermediary. black market. By "accidentally" misrouting ship- ments of goods to deniable agents, corporations • Security. Physical security is of paramount im- could gather a large amount of untraceable wealth. portance to black marketeers, particularly when Such operations are usually high-risk ventures: dealing with a customer. Since a client is willing to the penalty for black marketeering under the break the law in dealing with the black marketeer, Empire was extremely stiff, and is only slightly the client is clearly not someone who can be less stringent under the New Republic. trusted. Security measures-bodyguards, elec- tronic surveillance, body armor, personal force Black Market Operations fields, and so on-are always in place well in Given the wildly individualistic nature of most advance. In addition, most weapons dealers will black markeeters, there is no true "pattern" or not sell the customer a complete weapon pack- organizational model to follow. A few traits are age, directing the client to an alternate location shared by most black marketeers, however. (well removed from the marketeer's getaway route) to collect ammunition, power packs, deto- • Secrecy. Black marketeers survive by remaining nators and other weapon components. hidden from official notice. Most black marketeers subject potential clients to rigorous background • Anonymity. Most black marketeers refuse to checks, sometimes lasting as long as a standard use their true names, preferring to rely on a string year. These checks include discreet inquiries into of aliases. While CorSec, 0-3 or other law-enforce- a client's past, friends, family, political affiliation, ment agency can track a marketeer by fingerprint or genetic marker, a convincing false identity can • Infochants. Most information merchants exist muddy up the trail considerably. on the fringes of the criminal element and-as a matter of professionalism-keep tabs on many • Mobility. Avoiding patterns is the best way for a black market operations. lnfochants do not often black marketeer to evade capture. Most black reveal this information except at an extremely marketeers move from sector to sector, relying on high price (to avoid reprisals in the event that the secure transmissions word-of-mouth to lure po- client is not legitimate). tential customers. • HoloNet. A favorite trick of many black • Market knowledge. The law of supply and de- marketeers is to piggyback contact information- mand applies to black marketeers, perhaps more in highlyencrypted form-onto local holonet trans- than it does to mainstream, legitimate businesses. missions. If a client knows the proper bandwidth When a government declares a particular com- and decryption algorithm, it is possible to contact modity to be illegal, it creates instant demand for the illegal trader. Gundark favors this method of that product-and increases the profit margin for contact, and even posts his catalog of wares by the seller as well. A prohibition against blasters slicing into holonet transmissions. allows a black marketeer to fetch an outrageous price for a BlasTech DL-18. Unfortunately, the • Cynabar's Infonet. Cybanar's lnfonet, an illegal punishment meted out if he is caught is usually newsnet service for smugglers, often supplies equally outrageous. information on black market operations, and many black marketeers post contact information there. Contacting The Black Market • Word-of-Mouth. Perhaps the most dangerous Most black marketeers are not easy to contact. method of contacting a black marketeer is word- The following are suggested methods of locating of-mouth. Smugglers, arms dealers and other un- and communicating with illegal traders: savory types are not noted for their integrity. Any rumors about black marketeers should be taken • Corrupt officials. Many port officials-typically as extremely sketchy. A favorite tactic of law- overworked and underpaid-receive small kick- enforcement sting operations is to seed a cantina backs from black marketeers. The official simply with undercover agents selling bogus contact in- directs those seeking contraband dealers to a pre- formation to would-be clients. These clients are arranged meeting site. (fhis site is usually chosen given information that leads them directly into by the black marketeer because it affords the best custody. Still, some black marketeers-Gundark chance to observe the potential client without included-rely heavily on word-of-mouth to hawk being detected.) Most corrupt port officials will their wares. also insist on a "security deposit" (a bribe) from player characters seeking to make contact with the black market. Dematoil materials the dematoil was made out of. Ibuilt the The Bitthrevrian dematoil is a custom-designed basic ball and chain, but I don't think I'll ever morningstar that is not only a potent personal touch one that has a quill on it. If anyone ever finds combat tool but also the ultimate symbol of a one, you make sure to contact me through these Bitthrevrian warrior's ability. The spikes of the channels; I'll take it off your hands, no questions weapon's ball are quills taken from warriors the asked and a lot of money paid. wielder has defeated in person combat. The greater the warrior, the more quills on the weapon and the Ekkar Arms Coyn'skar more damage it will do. The coyn'skar is a pole weapon with a lengthy, All Bitthrevrians have large quills on their el- sharp blade on one end and a hook at the base. bow joints; the stronger and older they become, The shaft is tooled in such away as to offer maxi- the larger these quills become. Most great war- mum grip. The hook can be used to trip or disarm riors have quills of considerable size: if they are an opponent. bested, the warrior who has defeated them is Ekkar Arms Coyn'skar given the right to take the largest quill of their weapon arm and affix it to his dematoil. ~-a .~====:Jl~ Dematoil , Ilustration by Mike Vilardi ~-y Type: Bitthrevrian Morningstar Scale: Character Skill: Melee combat: dematoil Cost: Not available for sale , Model: Ekkar arms coyn'skar Availability: 4, X Type: Coynite bladed pole Body: 30-5D+ 1 Skill: Melee combat Difficulty: Moderate-difficult Cost: 400 Damage: STR+ ID-STR+3D Availability: 3 Game Notes: The damage of a dematoil is dependent upon Difficulty: Moderate (blade), Very Difficult (disarm with the greatness of the warrior and how many personal victo- hook) ries he has had. Damage: STR+2D (blade), STR+2 (hook) "Credman"/44:9:4:85/Ral- This is one of those Dr. ItIar/40:8:5:62/Cha- When it comes to melee collectable items that you can only get when you weapons, Ekkar Arms has a gift for crafting items pry the cold, dead fingers of the previous owner of great beauty. I have owned a coyn'skar for a off of it. I was able to get one with no quills on it, couple of years now; I get together with a couple only because I went to Guiteica and stayed there of friends of mine and we occasionally practice for a couple of years, successfully learning what dueling with them. I'm proud that I own a com- plete set of Ekkar arms combat weapons; I got them on a visit to the Coynite factory. Oh, sure, it's not like they are really any use in day-to-day life, but I think they are some of the most beautiful weapons around. Illustration by Jerry DeCrmie