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====== Medical ======

Most normal TL 10 or less medical equipment is available.

Most children are born in growth tanks though about 1/4 are born the natural way. 

====== Medical gear ======


===== Automed (TL9) =====

This is a coffin-sized trauma pod. A single
patient enters it, and the lid is shut. The pod can
treat the patient on its own, or be controlled
remotely.

The automed is equipped with robot arms, surgical
tools, and diagnostic sensors. Its dedicated(but stupid) computer can
treat its patient with Diagnosis-14, Electronics Operation
(Medical)-14, First Aid-15, Physician-13, and Surgery-15. It has no
imagination, so new diseases or strange problems may
stump it – in which case it does its best to sustain the
patient and call for help.

An automed may also be used to diagnose or treat
patients by manual or remote control. Used this way, it can
function as a crash kit ( +2 (quality) bonus to First Aid skill), as diagnostic probes
(. If they’ve had at least two hours to circulate, their data gives
a +3 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis skill), and as a portable surgery (gives a +1 (quality) bonus to Surgery
skill); however, do not
add their equipment modifiers when the automed uses its
own skills. It’s common for automeds to be teleoperated by
living doctors.

An automed can sustain patients on life support, as a
transport ESU ( +1 (quality)
bonus to Physician skill or HT rolls for trauma maintenance.). It has 100 uses of bandage spray
and an internal pharmacy with room for 200 doses
of drugs. The drugs are chosen and stocked by the
automed’s owners, and can be dispensed as needed. There
is also a medium-range radio (p. 44) connected to the medical sensors, an internal camera, and a speaker. $100,000,
250 lbs., E/200 hr. LC4.


=====Bandage Spray (TL9)=====
This spray-on antiseptic bandage seals and disinfects
minor wounds while acting as an analgesic. It comes in
flesh-tone, colored, and transparent versions. First Aid
using bandage spray receives a +2 (quality) bonus to skill.
One-Use Bandage Spray(TL9): One use. $3($15 for tl 11), 0.1 lbs. LC4.
Bandage Spray Can(TL9): Six applications. $15($75 for tl 11), 0.5 lbs.
LC4.

At TL9, the spray can stop bleeding and restore 1 HP in
10 seconds. It works more rapidly at higher TLs as anticoagulants, wound-cleaning, and cell-repair nano are incorporated, taking five seconds at TL10, three seconds at TL11.

=====Biomonitor (TL9)=====
A non-invasive monitor that records basic vital signs:
pulse, heartbeat, blood pressure, etc. It has a small display,
and stores its data internally on a standard disk so that a
doctor can review the patient’s medical history.
   * Biomonitor Bracelet(TL9): A doctor consulting or monitoring it receives a +1 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis skill for the wearer. $50, 0.1 lb., A/100 hr. LC4.
   * Biomonitor Autoinjector(TL9): As above, but incorporates a hypo or patch with 10 doses of drugs. It injects a programmed drug when a specific physical or stress-related psychological condition occurs, e.g., unconsciousness, heart attack, Bad Temper or Berserk disadvantage, transforming into a werewolf, etc. If an appropriate drug is available, the device can serve as a Mitigator (see p. B112)
for such conditions. $200 (plus drug dosage), 0.15 lb., A/100 hr. LC4.
  * Diagnostic Sensors(TL9): A “doc in a box” that connects to a set of sensors which must be attached over the body. It gives readouts on the patient’s vital signs, including pulse, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. This provides a +2 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis. $500, 0.5 lb., 2B/1,000 hr. LC4.

=====Diagnostic Bed (TL9)=====
An examination table equipped with a full range of biological and medical scanners, including a CAT scan, a PET
scan, T-rays, ultrasound, and X-rays. The patient lies on the
table and scan results are projected onto an overhead
screen.
   * Diagnostic Bed(TL9): Provides a +3 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis skill for most medical conditions, save those requiring detailed and non-invasive brain imaging (see HyMRI), (p. 198). If the imaging results from a diagnostic bed is combined with diagnostic probes (below) or laboratory tests, the total bonus to skill is +TL/2. $25,000, 250 lbs., E/100 hr. LC4.
   * Diagnostic Web(TL11): This system always adds +6 to skill. It extends a web of molecular sensors that painlessly penetrate the subject’s body, performing lab testing without diagnostic probes (below). $150,000, 150 lbs., E/100 hr. LC4.
=====Diagnostic Probes (TL9)=====
A solution of tiny medical biosensors which can be
injected into a patient as part of a diagnostic procedure.

Injecting them requires only a hypo, but retrieval requires
an automed, diagnostic bed, chrysalis machine, or ESU. If
they’ve had at least two hours to circulate, their data gives
a +3 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis skill. If the data is combined with readings from an imaging scan performed by a
diagnostic bed (above) or HyMRI (p. 198), the total quality
bonus to skill is +TL/2.

At TL10+ a diagnostic bed can communicate with the
probes without removal being required. If not removed,
they’ll work for a month and then degrade harmlessly. $200
per dose. LC4.

=====Disposable Hypo (TL9)=====
A tiny one-use syringe, no longer than a fingernail. It is
preloaded with a dose of a drug, poison, or metabolic nanoagent in injectable form. If the drug costs $5 or more, the
hypo is included at no additional cost. Otherwise, $0.50
plus the cost of the drug, 0.01 lb. LC4.

=====Disposable Test Kit (TL9)=====
This tests for a specific disease, toxin, drug, or condition
(e.g., pregnancy or malnutrition). No skill is required; the
kit produces a color change to indicate a positive result.
Available in versions that test urine or blood. $5, 0.1 lb.
LC4.

=====Emergency Support Unit (TL9)=====
This is a life support system for patients who can no
longer sustain their own bodily functions. See  Mortal
Wounds (p. B423) for the effect of trauma maintenance: the
patient rolls to survive each day rather than each half-hour,
and may use the higher of his Physician’s skill or his HT
Attaching a mortally-injured patient to an ESU requires
an Electronics Operation (Medical) roll; each attempt takes
10 seconds. The system also includes diagnostic biosensors. An ESU can function as a Mitigator (-60%, see
p. B112) for any Terminal Illness disadvantage caused by
organ failure or similar problems.

An ESU can maintain the biological functions of someone who is dead (unless they’re at -5 ¥ HP or worse), preserving the body intact for later use. It can also perform whole-blood transfusions. A “blood-wash” to remove toxins
or nanomachines takes two hours.

   * Hospital ESU (TL9): A standard trauma maintenance unit, usually integrated into a hospital bed (the bed is not included). It provides a +2 (quality) bonus to Physician skill or HT rolls for trauma maintenance. $15,000, 120 lbs., 4D/200 hr. LC4.
   * Transport ESU (TL9): A lightweight but shock-resistant and stabilized version of the hospital ESU, attached to a stretcher or installed in a vehicle. It is used for safe transport of critically injured patients. It provides a +1 (quality) bonus to Physician skill or HT rolls for trauma maintenance. $10,000, 60 lbs., 2D/100 hr. LC4.
   * Wearable Life Support Unit(TL9): Takes over the function of a specific failed organ, such as the heart or kidneys. It is only useful as a Mitigator for terminal illness caused by organ failure. $2,000, 4 lbs., 4C/100 hr. LC4.
   * Suitcase ESU (TL10): A lightweight system that can be attached to a prone patient. It is often used by paramedics or built into robots. $5,000, 12 lbs., D/50 hr. LC4.

=====First Aid Kits (TL9)=====
These kits contain basic medical instruments appropriate
to the TL.
    * First Aid Kit (TL9): Contains a bandage spray can (p. 197), ointments, etc. It gives a +1 (quality) bonus to First Aid skill, or +2 when using the bandage spray to treat bleeding. $50, 2 lbs. LC4.
    * Crash Kit(TL9): Contains a defibrillator, an oxygen mask, sutures, a bandage spray can, and no-shock drugs. It provides a +2 (quality) bonus to First Aid skill and counts as improvised equipment (-5) for Surgery skill. $200, 10 lbs. LC4.
=====Hibernation Chamber (TL9)=====
This chamber slows down a living subject’s metabolic
activity through chemical means. It reduces oxygen consumption, body temperature, food and water consumption. It is the lowest-TL means of achieving “suspended animation.”

It takes an hour to reduce the subject to a hibernation
state, after which he is unconscious and his life support
requirements drop by a factor of 10. He also “ages” at
roughly one-tenth the usual rate. The subject may be kept
unconscious indefinitely if the chamber is equipped to provide for life support. Once the chamber is opened, the subject will be at 0 FP (or his current total, if less). He can recover FP normally, although stimulants may also be used.
Hibernation is used to give critically ill patients awaiting
organ transplants more time, to keep patients suffering
severe blood loss alive long enough for surgery, and to
reduce life support requirements during long voyages.
   * Hibernation Chamber (TL9): Houses a single person. It is equipped with life support systems to keep the patient alive at his low metabolic rate, stimulate muscles, etc. These must be connected to an external life support source, but the occupant uses up one-tenth the normal life support
requirement. $20,000, 200 lbs., external power. LC3.
   * Suspended Animation Tube(TL10): Has a self-contained regenerative life system that maintains all needs for as long as the power holds out. It will auto-revive if power is about to fail. $50,000, 750 lbs., 5E/10 years (or indefinite with external power). LC3.
   * Hibernation Case(TL10): A compact unit that fits inside a trunk. Designed mostly for storing organs and pets, but a child, dwarf, or small teenager (SM -1) could fit inside. It will auto-revive if power is about to fail. $10,000, 125 lbs., 5D/1 month. LC3.

Hibernation chambers are specific to classes of species (e.g., mammals) and may not work on some races.

=====HyMRI Scanner (TL9)=====
A conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scanner uses powerful electromagnets to stimulate the protons in the patient’s body into emitting radio energy, which
is used to produce a non-invasive image. HyMRI augments
this with an inhaled laser-polarized inert gas such as an isotope of xenon or helium. This increases the resolution,
especially in the lungs and nearby heart and brain.

Use Diagnosis skill to operate the scanner. It is basic
equipment for the noninvasive diagnosis of brain and
spinal disorders, as well as for mind emulation (p. 220),
and provides a +TL/2 (quality) bonus for diagnosing heartlung problems.

An MRI is not safely usable on anyone with magnetic or
ferrous material in their body, e.g., cybernetics or fragments. If in doubt, a diagnostic scan should precede its use.
    * Hospital HyMRI (TL9): A large device that the patient must lie inside. $250,000, 500 lbs., 2E/10 hr (or external power). LC3.
    * Portable HyMRI (TL10): A helmet-sized device clamped over the patient. This is only usable for imaging the head. $25,000, 50 lbs., 2D/1 hr. LC3.
At TL11+, diagnostic beds incorporate the equivalent of a HyMRI at no extra cost.

=====Plasti-Skin (TL9)=====
This antiseptic and hemostatic patch can serve as a pressure bandage or a tourniquet. When the flesh beneath it
heals, the patch falls off. It reduces the time required for
bandaging (p. B424) from 60 seconds to 20 seconds, and
the hemostatic proteins incorporated into it stop bleeding
immediately after successful application.

Plasti-skin is normally a different color than flesh (so the
bandage can be easily identified). However, versions that
assume the color of the underlying skin are available to
cover tattoos and scars – these are useful as disguises. A
field dressing pack with four applications is $2, 1/8 lb. LC4.

=====Pneumohypo (TL9)=====
This hypo injects drugs with a charge of compressed air.
It must be touching the patient to inject its drug. If used as
a weapon, it can penetrate DR 1, or normal clothing, has
Reach C, cannot parry, and uses Knife skill (or DX-4). Its
vial holds one dose of a drug.

These devices are about the size of a penlight, and are
included in all medical kits at no extra cost. Air cartridges
providing 100 charges of compressed air are $10. It takes
three seconds to remove an empty drug vial or air cartridge
and replace a new one. $20, 0.1 lb. LC4.

=====Physician’s Equipment (TL9-11)=====
Anyone under the care of a competent physician
(Physician skill 12+) who has a stock of drugs and medical
supplies gets +1 on all rolls for natural recovery. The healer
may also make a Physician roll to cure the patient. Only
one physician may roll per patient, but a single physician
can care for many patients.

The exact number of patients a physician can attend to
and the frequency with which he may roll to cure them
depend on the TL of his Physician skill; see the Medical
Help Table, below. On a success, the patient recovers 1 HP;
on a critical success, he recovers 2 HP. This is in addition to
natural healing. However, a critical failure costs the patient
1 HP!

Medical Supplies(TL9): Drugs and other disposable supplies sufficient for 50 patient-days of Physician treatment
(TL9-10), 100 patient-days (TL11). Gives a +1 (quality) bonus. Without this gear, the
doctor operates as if at the TL6 level. $500, 5 lbs. LC4.

Medical Bed(TL9): A robotic nursing bed with built-in
instruments, waste-relief systems, and an automated programmable drug dispensary for treating one patient. Adds
+3 (quality) to Physician skill; allows two Medical Care rolls
daily at TL9, three at TL10, four at TL11.
$10,000, 100 lbs., D/100 hr. LC4.

Suit Doc (TL10): An array of intelligent diagnostic sensors and general-purpose medical drug injectors that can
be built into any sealed suit. It can perform ongoing
Medical Care (p. B424-425) on the wearer as if he were
under the care of a doctor operating at its TL who has
Physician-10. A suit doc’s drug pack is good for five days
(TL10), 10 days (TL11). Extra suit doc
drug packs are $50 and 0.5 lbs. $5,000, 5 lbs., C/100 hr. LC3.

Medical Help Table
^Medical TL^ Frequency of Rolls^ Patients per Doctor^
|9 |2  daily| 50|
|10 |3  daily |50|
|11 |4  daily |100|

=====Diagnostic Smart Bandage (TL9)=====
This is a sensor-equipped hemostatic plasti-skin bandage containing smart drug patches. A diagnostic smart
bandage is manually applied; this takes 20 seconds, but
otherwise use normal Bandaging rules (p. B424). It adds +2
(quality) bonus to skill when performing Bandaging, and
its hemostatic proteins always stop bleeding.

After its application, the bandage will begin treating the
patient for shock (p. B424), delivering a cocktail of drugs
that help keep him calm, warm, and comfortable. After 10
minutes of this treatment, the bandage gets a First Aid-12
roll to determine its success. This is not quite as effective as
a human medic: success restores only 1d HP rather than
1d+1, and there is no special result on a critical success. As
usual, a critical failure results in a 2 HP loss.
Diagnostic Smart Bandage (TL9): Described above; four
applications are $20, 0.4 lbs. LC4.

Diagnostic Smart Bandage Spray (TL10): Takes only
three seconds to apply; uses a smart aerosol. One application is $5, 0.1 lb. LC4.

=====Surgical Equipment (TL9)=====

A complete set of surgical equipment provides a +(TL-6)
bonus to Surgery skill rolls inadditionto the equipment
quality modifiers described below. SeeSurgery (p. B223 and
p. B424).

    * Surgical Instruments(TL9): A complete set of surgical tools, including laser scalpels, forceps, bio-glue, sonic probe, and sutures. (This is also included in the crash kit, p. 198.) It is basic equipment for the Surgery skill. $300, 15 lbs., 5B/20 hr. LC4.
    * Operating Theater (TL9): An entire room full of specialized equipment. Its instruments include manipulators that can be controlled via virtual reality gloves and an augmented reality interface; the surgeon still needs steady hands, but he’s not putting them inside the patient. As a result, smaller incisions are needed and recovery times are halved. It provides a +2 (quality) bonus to Surgery skill. $200,000, 1,000 lbs., 20C/40 hr. or external power. LC4. 
    * Portable Surgery (TL9): A complete set of equipment that fits in the back of a utility vehicle, a trailer, or a hospital cart. This equipment is  avored by “street docs” and military units. Its capabilities are the same as that of an operating theater, but it gives a +1 (quality) bonus to Surgery skill and +2 (quality) bonus to First Aid. A portable surgery takes five minutes to pack or unpack. $50,000, 250 lbs., 5C/40 hr. (or external power). LC4.
    * Specialized Operating Theater (TL9): Dedicated to a particular Surgery specialization. It gives a +TL/2 (quality) Surgery bonus in that specialization, but is only basic equipment otherwise. $1,000,000, 1,000 lbs., 20C/40 hr. or external power. LC4.
    * Specialized Portable Surgery (TL9): As above, but dedicated to a particular Surgery specialization, such as brain surgery or cybernetics. It provides a +2 (quality) bonus to Surgery skill in that specialization, but is only useful as basic equipment for other types of surgery. $100,000, 250 lbs., 5C/40 hr. or external power. LC4.
=====Pocket Medic (TL9)=====
This is a static robot the size of a paperback book. If
clamped onto a wounded area, it will treat injuries. It has a
hypo, anesthetic spray gun, and small surgical arms. It dispenses bandage spray , then treats for shock with
First Aid-12 (+1 per TL after TL9). After it is finished, it signals for removal. If its sensors indicate that first aid has
failed, or that the patient is not responding to treatment, it
calls for a physician. It has a built-in short-range radio
(p. 44). $1,200, 2 lbs., B/10 hr. LC4.

=====Medscanner (TL10)=====
This multi-purpose medical scanner can detect internal
injuries, genetic problems, diseases, implants, and more.
No space opera medic should be without one!
Medscanner (TL10): A pocket-sized device with a one yard range. It gives a +3 (quality) bonus to Diagnosis skill. $1,000, 0.25 lbs., B/10 hr. LC4.
Diagnostic beds built at TL11  can be
assumed to use medscanners; the main advantage is that
no instruments need be physically attached to the patient
and they may also perform as a HyMRI . Otherwise,
see Diagnostic Bed.

=====Nanostasis (TL10)=====
This is a means of safely shutting down a person’s
metabolism, putting him into a state of permanent suspended animation, in which no special preservation tank is
needed. It uses nanomachines to install protective scaffolding and fixatives around and within every cell in the
patient’s body. Once placed in stasis, an organism does not
require any oxygen or food, and cannot age or deteriorate,
although it remains vulnerable to physical damage.

Reversal of nanostasis requires similar bio-nanotech to
remove the preservatives and restart bodily functions.

A living being placed into nanostasis is not dead.

However, it is inanimate and unconscious, with IQ 0 and
the Immunity to Metabolic Hazards, Injury Tolerance
(Unliving), and Unaging advantages.

Nanostasis can also replace the need for anesthesia during TL10+ surgery.

Nanostasis is safe, but the subject will be disoriented for
hours (sometimes days) afterward. Upon revival, the
process supervisor makes a Physician roll. Critical failure
means the patient has the Confused (9) disadvantage for
20-HT hours, and Amnesia (Partial) for at least a week; roll
vs. HT weekly to recover. Failure produces the same effects,
but roll vs. HT daily to regain memory. On a success,
Confused lasts only (20-HT)/2 hours and there is no memory loss. Critical success means immediate recovery.

Nanostasis Tank (TL10): A growth tank (p. 204) modified
to place someone into nanostasis, or to revive him. It takes
five hours for the process to slow and then completely stop
the patient’s metabolism. Afterward, he can be safely
removed. Reviving a patient takes eight hours. The tank
uses up one package of nanomachines ($5,000, 0.1 lbs.) per
patient. $300,000, 250 lbs., E/200 hours. LC3.

Nanostasis Pod (TL10): An armored and radiationshielded (DR 50, PF 100) pod that contains a nanostasis
tank and automatic suspension and revival equipment
(Physician-14 for this purpose only). It powers down when
not in use; it is designed to keep someone preserved for centuries. It can revive its occupant at a pre-set date. $500,000,
500 lbs., E/200 hours (when not powered down). LC3.


=====Neural Inhibitor (TL10)=====
A two-inch-wide disk with adhesive bonding material on
one side. When applied to the bare skin of a living being
with an approximately terrestrial vertebrate nervous system, it cuts off nerve impulses.
Its effects depend on where it is placed. If a neural
inhibitor were attached to a person’s forearm, his hand
would be paralyzed, but he’d feel no pain from a hand or
forearm injury, and surgery could be performed without
anesthesia. If it were placed near the neck over the spinal
cord, he would be paralyzed from the neck down. Use on
the skull induces unconsciousness until removed. If the
subject is not cooperating, treat these effects as a HT-6
affliction attack; the victim may roll to resist each second in
contact.

A neural inhibitor gives a +1 (quality) bonus to First Aid
to treat shock (p. B424). $200, 0.1 lb., A/10 hr. LC 3.

=====Paramedical Swarm (TL10)=====
This swarm of microbots is designed for autonomous
patient care. It is made up of teams of specialized microbots. Some taste blood and perform diagnosis, some cut
away damaged tissue, clean wounds, sew up cuts, and
inject drugs, and some enter the body to perform internal
repairs or diagnosis.

The swarm may perform First Aid, cleaning and repairing damaged tissue and injecting no-shock drugs. Each
square yard of swarm can treat one person at a time. A
paramedical swarm has Diagnosis-10 and First Aid-10; add
+1 skill per TL after introduction. It provides its own basic
equipment for both skills, but it cannot benefit from other
types of medical equipment. Paramedical swarms can’t
treat somebody in a sealed suit, but a swarm can be housed
in microbot arteries (p. 189). $6,000/square yard; see
Swarmbots (pp. 35-37) for additional microbot swarm rules
and options. LC3.

=====Regeneration Tank (TL10)=====
A regeneration tank is a biofab (p. 204) optimized for
rapid whole-body cell repair. The tank contains mechanisms for controlling nanomachines as they permeate the
user’s body, instructing and assisting every viable cell in
what repairs to make. Nonviable cells are programmed to
self-destruct, or are removed and replaced with clones of
healthy cells.

A Physician roll is required to supervise the procedure.
Success means it works normally; failure takes twice as
long as usual. It can heal everything up to permanent crippling injuries, at 1 HP per 12 hours, or radiation at 10 rads
per day. Missing limbs and organs regrow in six weeks.
$500,000, 600 lbs., 2E/200 hr. LC3. A regeneration tank
requires nanomachines and feedstock: a week’s supply is
$1,000, 1 lb.

=====Rejuvenation Tank (TL10)=====
Rejuvenation tanks are common, and while it is not cheap (costing normally about $50 000) or fully risk free(about 5% have serious complications and about 1.5% are totally destroyed by the process) and  a full rejuvenation setting back the biological clock is quite common. The risks and costs however make people not want to do it too often.

This specialized regeneration tank reverses the aging
process. Its nanomachines reset cellular clocks, killing
senescent or dying cells and replacing them with healthy
ones.

Rejuvenation requires three months of treatment
(TL10), six weeks of treatment (TL11)
after which the subject’s body is restored to young adulthood and full health. All age-related disadvantages and
attribute losses are removed, as are any crippling
injuries.

Rejuvenation is a risky procedure. The process supervisor must make a Physician roll. On a critical success, the
patient is rejuvenated and fully recovered. Success means
that the patient is rejuvenated but suffers Confused (9)
(p. B129) for 1d days as he adjusts to his rejuvenated body.
Failure means a problem examples below. A critical failure results in either a messy death (such as being turned into a mass of cancer cells) or revival with no mind at all.  $300,000, 600 lbs., 2E/200 hr. LC2.

A rejuvenation tank requires nanomachines and feedstock: a week’s supply is $1,000, 1 lb.

Some examples on failures:
   - the structures of his memory were permanently disrupted: Partial Amnesia (p. B123)
   - muscles were disrupted and has coordination problems:Klutz
   - less common ones:
      - voice box disrupted: Disturbing voice
      - eyes or oprical nerves damaged: color blindless
      - your sight processing in braid in disrupted: dyslexia
      - memory pathways crossed: Flashbacks(severe)
      - Motor skills damaged: Ham fisted(-6)
      - Hearing loss: Hard of hearing
   - less common ones:
      - Spinal deformity: Hunchback
      - neural pathways are disrupted and have hard time making sense of things: Confused(12-)
      - Hard to get sleep: Insomniac(mild)
      - Your brain’s pleasure center is burned out or absent: Killjoy
      - One of your legs is nonfunctional: Lame(Crippled Legs)
      - You are very sensitive to pain of all kinds:Low Pain Threshold
   - less common ones:
      - Inner ear disrupted, you are miserable whenever you are in a moving vehicle; Motion sickness
      - suffer from regular pain: Chronic pain severe
      - You have poor night vision:night blindness
      - You are incapable of processing abstract images and symbols:Non iconogrpahic
      - Eventual critical failure: Self-destruct
      - immune system problems: Susceptible common -5
   - less common ones:
      - natural healing is disrupted: slow healing 2
      - Shorter effect: Short lifespan.
      - immune system problems: Susceptible very common -3
      - You have worse cardiovascular health: unfit
      - Very limited in what you can eat: Resticted diet(very common)
      - chronically ill and needs a doctor’s attention: Maintenance

     
=====Suitcase Doc (TL10)=====
This device must be placed atop a patient’s torso or
other injured part (this takes a Ready maneuver). After
that, it is autonomous. It unfolds, extruding surgical
manipulators, anesthesia and life support tubes, and diagnostic sensors as necessary. It uses its manipulators to cut
away clothing and treats the patient using Diagnosis-10,
First Aid-12, Physician-10, and Surgery-10 (+2 per TL after
TL10). It incorporates diagnostic probes, suitcase
ESU , and a crash kit .

If the doc encounters a problem it can’t handle, it calls
for help on its short-range radio. It also carries 10 uses of
bandage spray and an internal pharmacy with up to 20
doses of drugs. $10,000, 20 lbs., 2C/10 hr. LC3

====== Drugs ======

===== Common emergency drugs =====

==== Anti-Toxin Kit (TL9) ====
This is an antidote for one specific non-nanotech toxin; 10 uses. $25, 0.5 lb. LC4.
==== Analgine (TL9) ====
This drug masks pain for a period equal to half the user’s HT in hours(negating reeling condition and giving high pain threshold).  Unfortunately, the user is also Numb for the same period. $50 per dose. LC3.
==== Antirad (TL9) ====
 One dose halves the effective amount of rads from a new exposure; two doses will halve exposure again, and so on. Antirad is preventative; it does not heal radiation damage. It comes as an injection or pill for $150 per dose.
==== Hyperstim (TL9) ====
This drug instantly awakens an unconscious person, regardless of his HP or FP. Someone using this drug cannot fail a HT roll to avoid unconsciousness. After the drug wears off in HT/4 hours, roll vs. HT. Failure causes 1 HP damage, while critical failure also results in a heart attack. $100 per dose. LC2
==== Hypercoagulin (TL9) ====
When injected or applied to a patient with a bleeding wound, this causes instant coagulation and a cessation of bleeding within 1d+4 seconds. This is equivalent to bandaging.Injectable or contact agent only. $25/dose. LC3.

==== Ascepaline (TL10) ====
Accelerates cellular regeneration: anyone using it regenerates 1 HP every 4 hours. Each dose lasts a day, and a week should elapse before another dose is taken. If not, roll vs. HT+2 for the second dose, HT+1 for the third, etc. Failure means the user’s natural ability to heal without the drug is permanently damaged: the user gains Unhealing (Partial) (p. B160). He may still use Ascepaline and rejuvenation tanks, however. $20 per dose. LC3
==== Purge (TL10) ====
 This cleanses the user’s system of foreign biochemicals. If the user makes a HT roll, it neutralizes any active drugs (including recreational drugs and alcohol) within 2d minutes. Failure means that the dose had no effect; critical failure also nauseates the user (-3 DX for 1 hour). Purge will not counteract drug addiction or cure side effects that remain after the drug that caused them wears off. Purge has no effect on most deadly poisons, but it will counteract sleep gas. $20 per dose. LC4.
==== Genericillin(TL 10) ====
 This is a very powerful, general-purpose antibiotic. It doesn’t treat all diseases, but it’s a good thing to try. A dose of genericillin gives a +5 to HT to recover from bacterial diseases and infection for a week. $25 per dose. LC4.
==== Programmable Immune Machines (TL11) ====
 These general-purpose nanomachines are programmed to eradicate disease-causing microorganisms or tumors. A successful diagnosis followed by a Physician roll lets the user program the nano dose to treat a specific disease. There’s no need to buy or make new nanomachines for each illness. Programming usually takes an hour per attempt (apply a -2 penalty to skill for rare diseases). Programming a cure for a previously unknown disease takes a successful diagnosis and at least a day per attempt. The skill roll is at -4. $2500 per dose. LC3.
==== Quickheal (TL11) ====
This is a topical application of nanomachines. It restores 2d HP. The patient must also have received First Aid; Quickheal won’t close a gaping wound. No more than one dose can be taken per hour. $500 per dose. LC4
==== QuickRegen(TL 11) ====
 These nanomachines cause the body to quickly regenerate and close wounds, but are risky to use. They cause regeneration 10 hp for 1 second, but cost 4 FP. You must make a HT roll for them to take effect. On critical success they only cost 2 FP and last 2 seconds. On success the normal effect, on failure use up the FP but no healing happens. On critical failure cause 10 HP damage. They cannot act immediately after a wound is taken or the effect is halved. One must wait for 1 second/5 points total damage taken to have passed without taking any damage. Any damage taken during the regeneration stops it. Also a second dose cannot be applied before HT*2 seconds have passed from previous use.  Cumulative uses cause -2 extra each to the HT roll. This penalty is reduced by 1/4 hours. $500 LC2
==== FastRegen(TL 11) ====
As Quick regen, but the speed is only 1 HP/second, the duration is HT seconds and FP cost is 2 FP total. Use causes -1 extra Cumulative uses are combined for all types. $500 LC3
==== Regen(TL 11) ====
As Quick regen, but the speed is only 1 HP/minute, the duration is HT*2 minutes and FP cost is one FP total. Use causes -1 extra to future rolls. Cumulative uses are combined for all types. $500 LC3
==== SlowRegen (TL 11) ====
as Quick regen, but the speed is only 1 HP/hour, the duration is HT*4 hours and there is no FP cost. No cumulative penalty. $500 LC2
==== Clotting(TL 11) ====
 Nano machines that patrol the bloodstream and clot wounds. They take 1d minutes to clot a major wound. Each dose stays in the body upto 24 hours and can close one major wound. $500 LC3
==== Respirocytes (TL11) ====
 These function like oxygen-carrying red blood cells, but with many times the transport capability. They store extra oxygen, transport it, and release it in response to need. They also extract carbon dioxide and absorbed nitrogen from muscle tissue, carrying it to the lungs for excretion. Respirocytes provide +2 FP and Doesn’t Breathe (Oxygen Storage x25, -50%). They last until the oxygen has been used up or the user reaches 0 FP due to extra effort or exertion; then additional respirocytes are needed. $2500 per dose. LC4.
==== Torpine (TL11) ====
 This puts the user into a healing trance; he becomes unconscious for 12 hours. At the end of that time, all damage taken is totally healed. However, the user comes out of the trance at 1 FP. He is famished from the demands on his system, and must eat to recover lost FP. Torpine also speeds up the metabolism; treat each day on torpine as equivalent to 10 days for aging purposes. $1250 per dose. LC3.
==== Closewound(TL11) ====
 Improved bandage spray with nanomachines, close wound and heal 1 hp in 3 seconds, give +6 to first aid for closing wounds. $75/dose LC 4

=====Common utility drugs=====
==== Ursaline (TL9) ====

This drug prevents atrophy of bone tissue and muscles
in low or zero gravity. It is safe but somewhat expensive. A
dose provides a week of protection, equivalent to No
Degeneration in Zero G. $25/dose. LC4.

==== Adders (TL9) ====

This is a generic name for a group of drugs that tem-
porarily add to ST, DX, IQ, HT, or Basic Move. One dose
adds 1 point, but multiple doses can be taken together.

After it wears off, the affected attribute suffers a penalty
equal to the original bonus and lasting twice as long.

To obtain the desired effect, a user must make a HT roll
at -1 for every dose taken. If the roll is successful the attribute is raised by the number of doses taken for (25 - HT)/4
hours. If the roll fails, the drug decreases the attribute by the number of
doses taken, for one hour. On a Critical failure you become addicted to them.

As long as any attribute bonus or penalty is in effect,
using any other type of adder results in adverse side effects.
If the user takes the same type of adder within 24 hours of
a dose, he must make a new HT roll at a penalty equal to
the total of all doses taken in that period. The bonus is only
that of the new dose, but the letdown period is that of all
the doses combined.

Adder users often feel very good under the effects of the
drug – similar to the Overconfidence(9-) advantage – and are at
least mildly depressed during the after effect period.

Pill or injection, $25/dose. LC3.

==== Bone Stimulation (TL9) ====

This treatment gives +1 HP (it can’t be repeated). It does
not increase ST, but does allow muscle grafting or rein-
forcement to increase Lifting or Striking ST by two points
more than the normal limit. It can also cure one point of ST
or HP loss due to bone degeneration in zero-G (see No
Degeneration in Zero-G, p. 211).

The treatment is $10,000 (and two weeks). Repeated
treatments will not have any further benefits, except to
cure further ST or HP losses due to decalcification.

==== Mnemosin (TL9) ====

This drugs boosts the production of cyclic-AMP response
element binding proteins (CREB) in the brain, enhancing
the user’s memory. It gives him Photographic Memory for
things experienced while under its effects, and temporary
Eidetic Memory to recall anything experienced in the past.
Effects last (25 - HT) minutes. Pills: $20/dose. LC4.

==== NERV (TL10) ====

This drug chemically alters the neuro-endocrine system
to improve reflexes and coordination. After taking NERV
for 20 weeks, the user gains +1 DX. Then he must roll vs.
HT. If successful, there are no side effects.

If the roll fails, the user suffers one level of Ham-Fisted
[-5] (p. B138) as the drug increases overall reaction speed
and agility, but fails to make the neural connections need-
ed to improve fine motor coordination. (If the user already
has Ham-Fisted [-5] it increases to [-10] level. If he already
has Ham-Fisted [-10], or if the roll was a critical failure in
any event, neural damage was inflicted. If neural damage is
suffered, the user gains a Neurological Disorder (p. B144):
a mild disorder unless he already has one; if so, increase
the level of the disorder one stage, up to a maximum of
crippling.

The treatment is $2,000 per week. LC3.

===== Nanosymbionts =====
Nanosymbionts are colonies of nanomachines installed
in a host’s body to perform useful services. Appropriately
designed nanosymbionts can be used by any being with a
biological body. The bio-nanomachines may be permanent
residents or temporary lodgers.
Unlike nanodrugs, nanosymbionts don’t simply produce
chemicals – they interact directly with cells and other struc-
tures in the body. Some roam the body, seeking infections
or tumors and then producing drugs to combat them, while
others physically manipulate objects, manhandling them
into desired configurations.
Properly designed nanosymbionts do not normally
interfere with one another (except for those meant to do so)
and can safely be used in combination. 

==== Temporary Nanosymbionts ====

At TL10+, these are a common way to treat illnesses. A
doctor will analyze the patient’s condition and prescribe
appropriate nanosymbionts. They typically come in a sterile package housing a bee-sized capsule. This contains an
applicator-programmer and billions of tiny nanomachines.

The user may set a treatment duration for anywhere
from one day to two weeks; once set it cannot be changed.

The patient then swallows the capsule and the bio-nanoma-
chines take effect within an hour. The applicator-programmer capsule is digested and excreted normally, while the
nanosymbionts take up residence in the body. At the end of
the treatment they shut down, and within another few
weeks are cleansed by the body’s normal waste elimination
functions.

The first price is for the temporary model.

==== Permanent Nanosymbionts ====

These perform ongoing maintenance or improvement
functions in the body until removed. Permanent nanosym-
bionts are more expensive than temporary ones, as the bio-
nanomachines must be designed with long-term durability
and self-repair capabilities.

Designers periodically release upgrades for some types
of nanosymbionts, to add new capabilities. This is particu-
larly common for those that deal with known bacteria or
viruses, as new varieties are discovered or infectious strains
mutate. Registered users can get an upgrade installed for
1% of the original purchase price.

The second price is for the temporary model.

==== Panimmunity (TL9) ====

Panimmunity injections contain smart artificial organ-
isms or bio-nanomachines, tailor-made for each individual.
They recognize friendly cells, and attack others.
Availability and Statistics: Depending on the bio-
engineering techniques of the society:

   * Level 1 Panimmunity (TL9): Gives Resistant to Disease (+3) [3]. $150/$7,500. LC4.
   * Level 2 Panimmunity (TL10): Gives Resistant to Disease (+8) [5]. $250/$12,500. LC4.

==== Artery Cleaners (TL10) ====

These use tiny biomechanical brushes, cilia, and rotors
to clear plaque and fatty deposits from arterial surfaces,
reducing the risk of heart disease.

Availability: $50/$2,500. LC4.

Statistics: If someone who has been using artery clean-
ers for at least six months would lose a point of HT due to
a failed aging roll (p. B444), roll 1d: on a 1-3 he doesn’t lose
the HT. 0-point feature.

==== Nano-Bacteriophages (TL10) ====

These bio-nanomachines patrol for and destroy any
known bacterial and parasitic pathogens, but have no effect
on viruses.

Availability: $250/$12,500. LC4.

Statistics: Immunity to Known Bacteria [5].

==== Blood Cops (TL10) ====

These are gengineered macrophage cells designed to
patrol the bloodstream, seeking out and destroying
pathogens, toxins, and harmful free radicals before they
can damage the body.

Availability: $850/$42,500. LC4.

Statistics: Blood Cops provide Longevity [2] and
Resistant to Metabolic Hazards (+8) [15]. 17 points.

==== Carcinophages (TL10) ====

These are programmed to search the body for cells that
have mutated into a cancerous state and destroy them
before they can develop into tumors. They can also safely
remove existing tumors, no matter how delicately placed,
such as deep within the brain.

Availability: $250/$17,500. LC4.

Statistics: Immunity to Cancers [5]. Permanent
carcinophages also grant Extended Lifespan 1 [2].

==== Guardians (TL10) ====

In a world where hostile nano can be used as insidious
weapons, people will want to protect themselves.

Guardians are adaptive bio-nanomachines that will recog-
nize any other bio-nanomachines already present in the
body when they are first introduced.

If they come upon any new examples, they’ll attempt to
destroy them. If a nano agent allows a HT roll to
resist, guardians give a +8 bonus to the resistance roll.

Availability: $100/$5,000. LC3.

Statistics: Resistant to Bio-Nanomachines (+8) [2]. 2
points.

==== Lung Cleaners (TL10) ====

These roam the lungs, removing inhaled debris by
encapsulating it and carrying it through to the body’s
normal excretory systems.

Availability: $250/$12,500. LC4.

Statistics: Filter Lungs [5]

==== Microgravity Biochemistry (TL10) ====

By maintaining muscle tone and bone density at a micro-
scopic level, these nanosymbionts prevent any degeneration
of these tissues under microgravity or zero-gee conditions.
Availability: $100/$5,000. LC4.

Statistics: No Degeneration in Zero-G [1] (p. 211).

==== Pore Cleaners (TL10) ====

A favorite example of cosmetic nano, these inhabit skin
pores and keep them clean. They also eliminate body odor
by killing the bacteria that cause it.

Availability: $50/$2,500. LC4.

Statistics: Sanitized Metabolism [1].

==== Tooth Cleaners (TL10) ====

These simple engineered bio-nanomachines keep the
user’s teeth clean and healthy without any need for brush-
ing or toothpaste.

Availability: $20/$1,000. LC4.

Statistics: This is a 0-point feature.

==== Virus Hunters (TL10) ====

Similar to bacteriophages, these are programmed to
hunt and destroy known viral pathogens, but have no effect
on bacteria.

Availability: $250/$12,500. LC4.

Statistics: Immunity to Known Viruses [5].

==== Cell Surgeons (TL11) ====
Availability: $6,000/$300,000. LC4.

Statistics: Regeneration (Regular; Nuisance Effect,
sweat heavily while regenerating, -1 reaction, -5%) [24].

==== Electroreceptors (TL11) ====

These nanosymbionts reside in nerve tissue just beneath
the user’s skin. They are sensitive to electrical and magnet-
ic fields and initiate artificial nerve pulses under certain
conditions. This allows the user to detect magnetic fields as
well as electrical emanations, like those from electric fish or
equipment, and determine the direction and approximate
power level.

Availability: $2000/$125,000. LC4.

Statistics: Detect (Electric and Magnetic Fields; Vague,
-50%) [5].

==== DNA Repair (TL11) ====

Radiation causes damage on the cellular level by mutat-
ing the DNA, which then propagates the mutations when it
divides and copies. DNA repair nano compares the DNA
between cells throughout the body and repairs any that
have accumulated significant mutations. This also repairs
mutations caused by old age.

Availability: $1500/$75,000. LC4.

Statistics: Regeneration (Slow; Radiation Only, -60%)
[4] and Extended Lifespan 1 [2].

==== Metabolic Regulators (TL11) ====

These are responsive nanosymbionts that provide the
user with voluntary control of many of his own metabolic
processes.

Availability: $3500/$175,000. LC4.

Statistics: Metabolic Control 2 (Mastery,
+40%) [14]. The Mastery enhancement means
the user can make precise adjustments to his
metabolism and body chemistry instantly,
helping him cope with even extreme or unexpected stresses. As long as he is conscious, he may add
the level of Metabolism Control to any HT roll.

==== Respirocytes (TL11) ====

These function like oxygen-carrying red blood
cells, but with many times the transport capabili-
ty. They store extra oxygen, transport it around
the body, and release it in intelligent fashion in
response to need. They also extract carbon dioxide
and absorbed nitrogen from muscle tissue and
carry it rapidly to the lungs for excretion.

Availability: $1500/$75,000. LC4.

Statistics: +2 FP [6]; Doesn’t Breathe (Oxygen Storage
x25, -50%) [10]. Respirocytes are an exception to the rule
that nanosymbionts take an hour to take effect – they begin
working one minute after injection.

====== Bionics/Surgery ======

Almost all TL 11 or less cybernetics are available and fairly common, though the availability and price of the TL 11 versions is bad. Neural jacks are extremely common. 

Cognitive implants are not normally available on the open market, though they are not illegal they are considered "bad taste", though most nobles ignore that for the benefits they give. 

The IQ cognitive implant does not exist and the normally available cognitive implant versions are limited to TL 10, with special contacts needed for the TL 11 versions.

Most people who can afford it have some bionics(with almost everyone having at least a biomonitor and communicator implanted), some quite extensive arrays of implants. Biomods are less common, but by no means rare.

=====Statistics=====
Cybernetic modifications usually provide advantages or
mitigate disadvantages; these traits are listed under
Statistics along with the total point cost. The Body
Modification(p. B294) rules apply, with the exception that
the more detailed Operations rules below supersede the
Surgical Modifications rules on p. B295.

Cybernetic advantages often have the limitation
Temporary Disadvantage (Electrical, -20%), which means
the advantage is vulnerable to electrical surges, power
draining, etc. See Electrical, p.B134.

Cybernetic replacement parts for specific body locations
are bought as a crippling disadvantage with the Mitigator
(-70%) limitation. This limitation is assumed to include the
effects of the Electrical, Maintenance (1 person, monthly)
(p. B143), and Unhealing (p. B160) disadvantages for that
body part.

Cybernetic implants generally supercede (or mitigate)
existing natural or biological traits. Thus, if someone with
Night Vision 1 gains a bionic eye that provides Night Vision
2, the levels don’t stack together. Modify the character’s
point total accordingly; if paying character points for the
advantage, base the cost on the net change (if positive).

=====Advantage modifiers=====
Several of the things below can be bought with additional limitations like:
    * Electric -20% for normal unshielded electronics.
    * Costs FP for powered things to use bioenergy
    * All out -25% for things where using takes full concentration.
    * require maintenance

=====Advantage vs gadget=====
Some of the implants can be instead bought as accessory[1] instead of normal point cost.

But with accessory they are treated as gear so they can be lost, damaged and are simply not part of you.

The difference is pretty significant for most things, but less so for others.

The example is scanning sense(Imaging Radar)[40] vs gadget(implanted Imaging Radar)[1]:

Scanning sense is a sense, you can do normal perception rolls with it and thus use it for things like you would normal vision. Gadget is just a radar with internal display, so you use electronics operation(sensors) to operate, you need to take a ready maneuver to turn it on or off and take concentrate maneuvers to use.

Thus for example aiming on something with a weapon:\\
Sense: Will the radar on(free action), look and you see the range(get the targeting bonus) and aim normally 1-3 seconds for accuracy.
Implanted: ready maneuver to turn it on(1 second), get the range with a concentrate and roll of electronics operation(sensors) to get range info (1 second) and then aim normally 1-3 seconds for accuracy. After that you probably want to turn off the radar(1 second) to not be radiating and not have the radar overlay part of your vision field.

Also since the implanted gadget is a gadget you need to do things like maintenance(with advantage you only need to do it if you have the needs maintenance), replace power cells and so on as you would with any gadget. 

=====Availability=====
Each modification specifies the type of procedure, the
cost of the cybernetics, and the LC. Procedures are classified as simple, minor, complex, or radical – see below.

====Procedure====
Installing cybernetic modifications involves opening up the
patient and, except for simple procedures, performing neurosurgery to connect the device to the user’s nervous system.

Surgery skill is used to install cybernetics, and Surgery
(Cybernetics) is a common specialization at TL9. Most
hospitals are reliable enough that no skill rolls are required
for surgery the characters pay for. If
they do their own work, or a black-market surgeon is hired,
the GM should require a Surgery skill roll (see p. B223).

The table below shows the procedures’ difficulty modifiers 
(use the parenthetical value for brain or eye surgery),
the time per attempt, and the injury caused by a failed roll
(this is applied to the body part operated on). Success
installs the modification, but it won’t work until after the
specified recovery period. The fee is the surgical fee
charged at a clinic or hospital – ignore it for characters who
do their own work.


===Surgical Procedures Table===

^Procedure ^Modifiers ^Time ^Injury ^Recovery Period^ Fee^
|Simple |+4 (+2) |15 min.| 1 HP |1 hour |$100
|Minor |+2 (+0)| 1 hour| 1d/2 HP| 1 day |$1,000
|Major |0 (-2)| 2 hours |1d HP |1 week| $10,000
|Radical |-3(-5) |4 hours |3d HP |4 weeks |$100,000

All damages and recovery times assume the surgeon is
using robotic instruments; without them, double recovery
time and damage. (Increase damage from a failed Simple
procedure to 1d/2 HP.)

A modification is not functional until the recovery time
has passed. If a disadvantage is mitigated by the modification – e.g., One Hand for a Bionic Hand – the patient
will suffer the disadvantage until the recovery time is
completed.

On a critical success, halve the recovery time. A critical
failure may inflict double damage, or may result in the
inadvertent installation of defective cybernetics. These may
break down at a dramatically appropriate time, or cause an
inconvenient disadvantage. Leaking toxic chemicals, bad
installation, electrical faults, or infection might lead to
Chronic Pain, Neurological Disorder, Unfit, Terminal
Illness, or Wounded. A problem may also be specific to the
attempted modification, such as a malfunctioning ear
implant leading to Motion Sickness.

====Repairing Cybernetics====
Use Mechanic (Robotics) skill to repair physical damage
or malfunctioning cybernetics, or to diagnose second-hand
parts to see if they have any hidden flaws. Minor damage to
bionic body parts can be repaired from the outside, without
surgery. For implants and major damage, the part must be
completely removed before any repairs can take place.

====Powering Cybernetics====
Cybernetic devices are assumed to be powered by body
heat and motion. Exceptions are noted in the descriptions.
Bionic limbs require cell replacement or recharging on a
monthly basis (this is part of the maintenance requirement
subsumed in their Mitigator limitation).

=====Bodysculpting=====
====Disguised Appearance (TL7)====
It’s possible to simply change someone’s facial features
without altering their Appearance or making them an exact
copy of someone else. This change may be combined with
surgery for an Altered Appearance (below).

Operation: $1,000 (one week recovery). There is no extra
time or cost if this procedure is combined with Altered
Appearance. LC4.

Statistics:An acquaintance needs an IQ roll to recognize
you.

====Eyesight Correction (TL7)====
Vision problems caused by focusing defects in the shape
of the cornea can be relieved by a number of procedures
that reshape the lens. The principles were understood as
early as TL5, but technology did not allow successful correction until TL7, when radial keratotomy using a diamond
scalpel was developed. At TL8+, this was largely replaced by
safer and more accurate laser procedures that can eliminate
myopia and astigmatism completely.

Operation:$2,000 (one day) per eye. You can be up and
around after surgery, but treat as One Eye (or Blindness if
both eyes were done) while recovering, and vision may be
blurred at times for a few weeks – treat as Bad Sight
(Nearsighted).

Statistics:Bad Sight (p. B123) is eliminated.

====Hair Transplant (TL7)====
Used by balding men (and, more rarely, women) to
give the impression of normal hair growth. The technique of transferring plugs of skin containing hair
follicles to the scalp was pioneered in the 1950s. At
TL7 the results are obvious and artificial, but this
improves rapidly by TL8, where natural-looking
results are possible.

Operation:$1,000-$10,000 depending on extent
of baldness. No recovery time.

Statistics: Depending on social mores, may
remove Distinctive Features or be a prerequisite for an
increase in Appearance (see Altered Appearance, below).

====Altered Appearance (TL7/8/9)====

A person’s facial looks, hair color, eye color and ethnic
features can all be altered – often with the goal of improving on nature or repairing ravages of time or injury. To
specifically duplicate another person’s appearance, see
Copied Appearance(p. 170).

Operation:Minor changes cost $4,000 (one week recovery); major changes are $8,000 (two weeks recovery).
Halve the dollar cost if any increase in Appearance results
in acquiring Off-the-Shelf Looks, or for an modification
that results in lowering Appearance or removal of a trait.
Double the dollar cost for any modification that increases
Appearance to Very Handsome, or results in Honest Face
or Pitiable. LC4.

Statistics: Each minor change can
involve one of the following: a shift
in Appearance by one level, or
somewhat altered features (so
that it requires an IQ roll to recognize the character). Each
major change may increase
Appearance by two levels up, or
down as far as desired (minimum Monstrous), or grant or
remove one of the following: the
Androgynous or Impressive options;
the traits Honest Face (p. B101) or
Pitiable (p. B22). Appearance cannot be
reduced below Monstrous or above Very Handsome.

=====Biomods=====
Biomods are bought with both points and cash. 
Each biomod’s availability (TL, LC, and means
of acquisition) is summarized in its description. In
theory, one simply has to locate someone who can
make or install it, pay them, then undergo the
operation. This might be as easy as visiting a
neighborhood clinic and plunking down a credit
card, or as complex as finding an outlawed scientist who’s the only one who can perform the operation. Usually, it depends on the TL and LC of the
biomod.

====Altered Bulk (TL7/8)====
When I told the doc I wanted to gain weight, he was
shocked. I told him it was for a movie – well, I wasn’t going
to admit I needed some extra room to hide my flesh holster,
was I?\\
– Detective Cody Chase, Nevada DPS

Fatty tissue can be removed surgically through techniques such as liposuction, or it can be grafted onto the
body.

Operation:$5,000 (one week recovery). LC4.

Statistics:Bulk can be safely altered up or down by one
step. The steps range from a maximum of Very Fat [-5], to
Fat [-3], Overweight [-1] and normal weight, down to a
minimum of Skinny [-5], in that order. After the operation,
adjust weight accordingly.

====Copied Appearance (TL8)====

This procedure transforms someone’s face into a recognizable copy of another person (real or fictional). The subject must already have the same Appearance (including options like Androgynous or Impressive) as his model, as
well as the same facial traits such as Honest Face (p. B101),
Pitiable (p. B22), and any facial Distinctive or Unnatural
Features. If these traits do not match those of the original,
they must first be changed through the Altered Appearance
(p. 169) procedure before additional surgery can proceed.

Operation:To turn someone into a fairly close duplicate
(“you look like Elvis”), enough to qualify for Mistaken
Identity, is $5,000 (one week recovery). An exact duplicate
(as much as height and build permit) is $50,000 (three
weeks recovery). Halve the cost and recovery time if the
patient’s facial features are fairly similar to the features
being copied (GM’s option). Copies of a real person or
trademarked character are a legal violation (LC2) or
require additional licensing fees that further increase the
cost. Otherwise, LC3.

Statistics: A copy will have the Mistaken Identity trait
(p. B21). A mass-produced copy of someone who is
Handsome or better also gains the Off-the-Shelf Looks 
(-50%) modifier on their Appearance.

====Extreme Sexual Dimorphism (TL7/8)====
These procedures exaggerate primary male and secondary female sexual attributes. They are often preceded
or followed by surgery to increase Appearance.

Operation:$5,000 (one week recovery). It requires
Average or better Appearance (or the modifications just
appear grotesque). LC3.

Statistics:Sex Appeal +1 [2] plus Distinctive Feature
(Exaggerated sexual features) [-1]. 1 point.

====Sex Change (TL7/8)====

The procedures and effects depend on the level of sex
change:
   * Superficial Sex Change(TL7/8): Masculinization or feminization of facial and body features, but without genital reconstruction. The subject retains his/her own sex, but when fully dressed appears to be a member of the opposite sex.
   * Gender Reassignment (TL7/8): The subject completely resembles his/her new gender. Only a medical examination would reveal that a sex change had taken place. To all exterior appearances and for all social interactions, the change is total, except that reproduction is impossible. 
   * Genital Reassignment (TL7/8): As above, but without any masculinization or feminization of features (though this
may be added later via a superficial change).
   * Complete Sex Change (TL9): This is a total sex change, with full capacity for reproduction being possible. This requires tissue-engineering organs and transplanting them into the recipient’s body, although at TL11+, proteus nanoviruses can design working reproductive organs and cells within the patient’s own body.
    * Sex Neutralization (TL9): Complete removal of sexual characteristics.

Operation:A superficial sex change is $2,000 (one week
recovery). A gender reassignment or neutralization is
$10,000 (and two weeks). A genital reassignment is $8,000
(and two weeks). A complete sex change is $30,000 (and
three weeks) for a male-to-female change, or $100,000 (and
four weeks) for a female-to-male, the latter requiring the
creation of an artificial Y chromosome, which is trickier.
There is often a requirement for psychological counseling
prior to any sex change operation. LC3.

Statistics:Gender or genital reassignment results in the
Sterile [0] feature; gender neutralization in Sexless [-1]. For
superficial sex change, gender reassignment or neutralization, and complete sex change, if Appearance is at the
Handsome/Beautiful or Very Handsome/Very Beautiful
level, switch the descriptor (e.g., Handsome becomes
Beautiful) or, optionally (especially in the case of gender
neutralization) add the Androgynous (p. B21) special
option. Any sex change, especially beyond the superficial
level, can sometimes alter personality, as a result of the hormones used and the change in self-image.

====Altered Height (TL8)====
Height can be altered surgically by up to 3” in either
direction through adjustments to the long bones of the
arms and legs. Slight modifications to the spine can add an
extra 3”.

Operation:$8,000/inch (one week recovery, or three
weeks if spinal). LC3.

Statistics:No point cost unless the modification results
in Dwarfism or Gigantism (or adjusts height surgically so
that the character no longer qualifies for such a disadvantage).

====Fingerprint Removal (TL8)====
Early methods of surgical fingerprint removal result 
in scar tissue that leaves prints just as distinctive. By 
late TL8, the skin of the fingertips can be replaced by 
patternless skin grafts, providing blank and unidentifiable
prints. Of course, if only one suspect for a crime has 
had this procedure, blank finger smudges will provide 
circumstantial evidence.

Operation:$1,000 (two weeks recovery). You can be
active while recovering, but no tasks requiring fine manual 
dexterity can be performed. LC2.

Statistics:Removes fingerprints. This is a 0-point feature. At TL8 this reduces DX by 1 for tasks requiring fine
sensitivity, such as Lockpicking, but the fingertips are also
insensitive to pain. At TL9 fingertip sensitivity is not 
compromised.

====Archwork (TL9)====

Operation:$5,000 (two weeks recovery). You can be
active after surgery, but treat as Lame while recovering.
LC4.

Statistics: Adds 2” to height when barefoot, and you can
wear high heels or dance shoes indefinitely without pain;
regular footwear is uncomfortable (0 points).

====Jointwork (TL9)====

Operation:$20,000 (two weeks recovery) for a single
advantage, or $40,000 (four weeks recovery) for a combination of two or more. LC4.
Statistics:Any of Catfall [10], Flexibility [5], or High
Manual Dexterity +1 [5], or raise an existing Flexibility
advantage to Double-Jointed [15].

====Eros Plus (TL9)====

The subject’s erogenous zones are significantly more
sensitive to erotic stimulation then an ordinary person’s.
This can be enjoyable.

Operation: $5,000 (two weeks recovery). Only two days
bed rest is required, but you will suffer the Sexless quirk
until the entire recovery period is over. LC3.
Statistics:If your partner is using Erotic Art skill with
you, they get a +4 bonus; however, you are also -4 to resist
Interrogation or Fast-Talk during such activity. The net
cost is 0 points. This biomod can be addictive. For the first
1d months after it is added, the GM can require a Will roll
to avoid acquiring the disadvantage Lecherousness (15)
[-7], or having the self-control roll for an existing disadvantage reduced one step, e.g., Lecherousness (12) becomes Lecherousness (9).
====Hair Graft (TL9)====
An exotic hair graft permits living hair or fur strips to be
grafted to certain parts of the body, such as the spine,
ankles or wrists.

Operation: $1,000 (one day recovery). LC4.
Statistics:Usually a 0-point feature, if that, but may
qualify as Distinctive Features or Unnatural Features
depending on social mores.

====Muscle Graft (TL9)====
Operation: $20,000 (four weeks recovery). If using a
muscle-boosting nanovirus, half the ST gain (round down)
occurs after two weeks, with the remainder at the end of
the growth period. LC4.

Statistics:Select from +1 to +3 Lifting ST and the same
level of Striking ST. This reflects the fact that this ST only
applies to limb muscles, not to internal muscles like heart
or lungs or to the skeleton. Boosting ST by muscle grafts
adds 10 pounds to weight per point of ST increase.

====Testicle Tuck (TL9)====
This modification eliminates the special vulnerability of
the male groin to injury. A cheaper version exists which
leaves the recipient sterile.
Operation:$4,000 (two weeks recovery). Treat as Sexless
while recovering from surgery, but no bed rest is required.
LC4. The cheap version is $1,000 (and one week); LC3.
Statistics:Injury Tolerance (No Vitals; Partial, Vitals,
Groin only, -60%) [2]. The cheap version adds Sterility [0].
2 points.
====Xenosculpting (TL9)====
This gives someone nonhuman features, ranging
from pointed “elf” ears to an animal-like face or head.
Minor cosmetic xeno-features include such modifications as elf- or cat-like ears, tiny horns (too small to do
damage), a forked tongue, or a birdlike crest – that is,
any features that don’t require bone or nervous system
alterations. Adding a small patch of fur or feathers (e.g.,
to the scalp or ears) is also a minor cosmetic change.
Major xenosculpting may include altered facial bone
structure, like an animal-like jaw or muzzle, or 
modifications to skull shape. For claws, sharp teeth and
so on, see Xenostriker Grafts(p. 178). For full-body fur,
scales and so on, see Skin Transformation Virus (p. 186).
A bunny tail or a non-functional tail that simply hangs
there is a minor cosmetic modification; a tail with bone
and muscle that can be wagged is a transplant; see Tail
Grafts(p. 178). Most changes to features like the eyes or
nose do not improve senses – they are cosmetic only.
(Due to the need to modify the brain as well as the sense
organs themselves, improvements to senses require
either genetic engineering, cybernetics, or bio-nanotech). An exception is large ears, due to the funneling of
sound; these canimprove hearing.

Operation: This depends on the extent of the change.
Minor cosmetic xeno-features are $1,000 (one day recovery) each. A set of related minor modifications (e.g., giving
someone rabbit ears, buck teeth and a button nose) is
$10,000 (one week recovery). Altered facial bone structure
is $30,000 (and 2+ weeks). LC3.

Statistics:This is a 0-point feature, but may count as
Distinctive Features [-1] or even Unnatural Features [-1 to 
-3] if such biomods are rare or no “real” existing race
resembles you. Some changes – e.g., bug eyes and a suckerlike mouth surrounded by writhing tendrils – could also
give a negative Appearance or Social Stigma. If you are disguised as a known alien or variant race, this may also qualify as a Secret if you are passing yourself off as one of them.
Large ears can provide Acute Hearing +1 [2].

====Xeno-Voice Box (TL9)====
This technology doesn’t have to be used for sinister purposes. For instance, a human diplomat might have his
voice box modified so that he can speak an alien language
that’s impossible for a human larynx to pronounce. Then
he’d be modified back after completing his tour of duty.

Operation: $10,000 (two weeks recovery); only a day of
bed rest is required, but the subject will be Mute for the
entire recovery period. Reversing the effects of a xeno-voice
box operation takes the same time and cost as the original
procedure. A person can also be surgically rendered Mute
with no ability to make sounds; this can be done quite safely at TL6, and is $500. LC4.
Statistics: A human voice box altered to make vocal 
animal sounds – trills, barking, purring, etc. – gives
Disturbing Voice [-10] if speech is still possible, or Cannot
Speak [-15] if it permits only animal sounds. Cannot Speak
can be combined with Voice [10], if the animal sounds are
pleasant. Modifying a human to speak an alien language is
also treated as Disturbing Voice, as human speech will be
garbled.

====Hermaphromorphic Surgery (TL10)====
Operation: $150,000 (and four weeks). LC3.
Statistics: Hermaphromorph [5] plus Reproductive
Control [1]. 6 point

=====Normal implants=====
These are the commonly used cybernetic transplants.

====Computer Implant (TL9)====
The user should also have a neural jack (p. 217) or
implant radio (p. 211).

Statistics: Accessory (Tiny computer) [1]; Photographic
Memory (Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%;
Recorded data only, -20%) [6]. 7 points.

Availability: Minor procedure
$4,000 + the cost of a tiny computer (p. 22) with the compact option. LC4

====Neural Jack (TL9)====
This is a socket implanted in the body (usually the back
of the neck, base of the spine, or skull) with a communications interface. The user can plug an optical cable (p. 43)
into it and connect to a phone line, modem, etc.

Statistics:Cable Jack (Sensie, +80%) [9]. 9 points.

Accessibility: Minor procedure. $4,000. LC3.

====Wireless Neural Interface (TL9)====
This is a wireless neural interface radio with a one-mile
range. It can also function as a radio communicator.

Statistics:Radio (Reduced Range, ¥1/10, -30%; Secure,
+20%; Sensie, +80%) [17]. 17 points.

Accessibility: Minor procedure $5,000. LC3


====Neurotherapy Implant (TL9)====
Computer chips may be surgically implanted into the
brain to restore misbehaving or damaged functions, or to
act as a bridge between injured and healthy areas.
A neurotherapy implant can be implanted to neutralize
mental or physical disadvantages that impair brain or neurological function, such as Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Killjoy, NonIconographic, Neurological Disorder, and Short Attention Span.

If brain damage such as a stroke or bungled brain surgery causes DX or IQ loss or other disadvantages (e.g.,
Blindness or Mute, or partial paralysis resulting in a disadvantage such as One Arm), the GM may the implant can be used to fix it.

Statistics:Add the Mitigator (-70%) limitation for the
disadvantage.

Availability: A persona map of the patient is required
before a neurotherapy implant can be installed; see
Brainscanner(p. 203). This data is used to program the
implant. Minor procedure. $500 per -1
point of disadvantage. LC3.

====Psych Implant (TL9)====
This implant stimulates areas of the brain to produce
psychological reactions. Moderate regimes use them as an
alternative to prison or psychiatric treatment – repressive
ones rely on them for mind control.

A psych implant gives the subject an additional mental
disadvantage. Common implants induce Combat Paralysis,
Gullibility, Pacifism, or Slave Mentality, and are used to
restrain violent individuals or render the subject easily controllable. Illegal implants are available that compel Berserk,
Dyslexia, Paranoia, or a Phobia. An implant can not create
self-imposed mental disadvantages such as Code of Honor.

The disadvantage is not active until after the recovery
period, although the subject will feel a growing urge to act
in the fashion indicated. Any implant-induced disadvantage ends when the implant is removed. However, anyone
who has worn a psych implant for three or more months
may acquire the disadvantage permanently. After the
implant is removed, the implantee should make a Will roll
at +4 to avoid the disadvantage continuing, with a penalty
of -1 for each doubling of time, e.g., Will+3 at six months,
Will+2 after a year, Will+1 after two years, etc.

Therapeutic implants also exist which negatemental disadvantages, such as Bad Temper or Phobias; use the rules
for Neurotherapy Implants. After several months the effect
may become permanent. Roll vs. Will as above when the
implant is removed – if the roll fails, the disadvantage is
gone. The GM may require it to be bought off with character points.
Statistics: A disadvantage granted by a psych implant
will have the (Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%)
limitation. A disadvantage that is negated by a psych
implant will have the (Mitigator, -70%) limitation.
Availability: A persona map of the patient is required; see
Brainscanner(p. 203). This data is used to program the
implant. Major procedure (minor at TL10-12). $1,000 per
-1 point of disadvantage added or mitigated. LC3.

====Biological Operating System (BOS) Implant (TL10)====
This implant controls biofeedback systems and diagnostic monitors, as well as nanomachine drug factories that
that help the user manage his body’s physiological state.
Statistics: Alcohol Tolerance [1], Deep Sleeper [1],
Metabolism Control 1 [5], No Hangover [1]. 8 points.
Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11-12).
$10,000. LC3.

====Thermal Imaging Eyes (TL10)====
This is a pair of bionic eyes with tiny infrared imaging
cameras, day/night telescopic optics, and a HUD (p. 24)
chipped into the optic nerves.

Statistics: Accessory (HUD)
[1]; Infravision (Temporary
Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%)
[8]; Nictitating Membrane 2 [2];
Telescopic Vision 1 (Temporary
Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%)
[4]; Blindness (Mitigator, -70%)
[-15]. 0 points.

Availability: Two major procedures (minor if replacing existing bionic eyes). $8,000. LC4.

====Polyskin (TL10)====
A combination of micromachines, smart bioplastic
implants, and artificial glands that allow the recipient to
alter his appearance. He can adjust apparent weight, skin
color and tone, and facial structure.

The system can be purchased for the face or for the
entire body. It can also be combined with sexmorph (p. 214).
If the recipient already has TL10+ bioplastic skin
(p. 212) divide the dollar cost of the implant and the 
recovery time by 2

===Polyskin Body (TL10)===
Statistics: Elastic Skin (Temporary Disadvantage,
Electrical, -20%) [16]. 16 points.
Availability: Radical procedure. $36,000. LC2.
This is only a major procedure if the recipient already
has bioplastic or living metal skin.

===Polyskin Face (TL10)===
Statistics: Elastic Skin (Face only, -25%; Temporary
Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [11]. 11 points.
Availability: Major procedure. $15,000. LC2.
Reinforced Skeleton (TL10)

====Reinforced Skeleton (TL10)====

Micro- or nanomachines can reinforce a patient’s skeleton with carbon fibers, transforming his bones into structures with the strength of metal. Implants take over the 
function of bone marrow and produce blood cells. Weight
does not increase. While the reinforced bones do not show
up on metal detectors, they can be identified with X-rays,
diagnostic beds, and other advanced sensors.

Statistics: HP+5 [10]; DR 20 (Head vitals only, -70%) [15]; DR
10 (Limited, Crushing, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [5]. 30
points.

Availability: Radical procedure (major at TL11-12).
$50,000. LC3.

====Sexmorph (TL10)====

This suite of sphincter valves, synthetic hormone glands
and memory or bioplastic implants allows the recipient to
switch gender in 10 seconds. If desired, a user can also
adopt a neuter phase (no obvious genitalia or breasts) or
transsexual phase (male genitalia, female breasts, or vice
versa) with voice and features as desired.

Statistics: Hermaphromorph (Temporary Disadvantage,
Electrical, -20%; transsexual form also, +20%) [5]. 5 points.

Availability: Major procedure. $10,000,LC3.

====Slickskin (TL10)====
The recipient’s skin is covered with a switchable smart
matter nanofilm. When activated, most of his skin becomes
virtually frictionless. The palms of the hands and the soles
of the feet are not affected.

Statistics:Slippery 3 [6]. 6 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $12,000. LC3.

====Cyberhair (TL10)====
This implant replaces sections of ordinary hair with thin
cybernetic tendrils attached to a reinforced scalp.
Cyberhair does not grow and cannot be cut by ordinary
razors or scissors, but it can coil close to the scalp when the
recipient needs a “haircut.”

Cyberhair can be used as a simple manipulator, which
may be useful if the user is grappled or tied up. It must be
at least shoulder-length to be effective.

===Shoulder-Length Cyberhair (TL10)===
Statistics: Extra Arm 1 (Extra-Flexible, +50%; Short,
-50%; Temporary Disadvantages, Electrical, -20%, and
Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%; Weak, 1/4 body ST,
-50%) [3]. 3 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $3,000. LC4

===Waist-Length Cyberhair (TL10)===
Statistics: Extra Arm 1 (Extra-Flexible, +50%;
Temporary Disadvantages, Electrical, -20%, and
Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%; Weak, 1/4 body ST,
-50%) [8]. 8 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $4,000. LC3.

===Knee-Length Cyberhair (TL10)===
Longer and tougher, with a reinforced scalp to support
the hair’s capabilities.

Statistics: Extra Arm 1 (Extra-Flexible, +50%; Long,
+100%; Temporary Disadvantages, Electrical, -20%, and
Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%; Weak, 1/2 body ST,
-25%) [20]. 20 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $10,000. LC3.

====Variskin (TL10)====
The recipient’s skin is replaced or coated with smart
film. He can change its color and texture to blend in with
the surroundings. If nude, he gets +2 to Stealth skill when
perfectly still, or +1 if moving. Clothing reduces this to +1
when perfectly still. It takes one second to alter skin pigment, and unnatural colors such as green or chrome are
possible. The skin can also function as a video display terminal for data run through neural interface or computer
implant.

Statistics: Accessory (Video terminal) [1]; Chameleon 1
(Controllable, +20%) [6]. 7 points.

Availability: Minor procedure (simple at TL11). $1,000.
LC2.

If the patient has bioplastic skin (p. 212) the procedure
is simple.

====Gill Implant (TL10)====
This implant allows the recipient to breathe underwater,
using a device that extracts oxygen from water (it’s not a true
set of fish gills). It uses two C cells per day of operation.
Maintenance involves opening an access panel in his
chest or back, cleaning filters, and installing new power
cells.

Statistics: Doesn’t Breathe (Gills, -50%; Temporary
Disadvantages, Maintenance, 1 hour, daily, -10%, and
Electrical, -20%) [4]. 4 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $8,000. LC4.

====Hive Implant (TL10)====
This implanted swarmbot hive (p. 37) can carry a single
swarm measuring one square yard. It includes recharging
ports hidden by a skin flap, allowing the swarm to recharge
from a power system or the included C cell. The swarm and
a control system (such as an implant computer and
advanced com implant) must be acquired separately.

Statistics:Accessory (Swarmbot Hive) [1]; Payload 1 [1].
2 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $1,000. LC4.

====Intestinal Recycler (TL10)====
The human digestive system is imperfect, so waste matter always contains useful chemicals that could have been
metabolized and used by the body. This implant collects
waste matter and reprocesses it.

Statistics:Reduced Consumption 2 [4]. 4 points.
Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $4,000. LC4.

====Nanoweave Subdermal Armor (TL10)====
Advanced flexible armor implanted under the patient’s
skin. It has DR 18 vs. piercing and cutting damage and DR
6 vs. other damage.

Statistics: DR 12 (Limited, Piercing and Cutting, -20%;
Tough Skin, -40%) [12]; DR 6 (Tough Skin, -40%) [9]. 21
points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11). $5,000. LC2.

====Accelerated Reflexes (TL10)====
A system of electronic nerves and computer hardware
that replaces large sections of the nervous system.
Statistics: Extra Attack 1 (Temporary Disadvantage,
Electrical, -20%) [20]. 20 points.

Availability: Radical procedure. $50,000. LC2

====Stinger (TL9)====
This concealed implant houses a single disposable hypo
(p. 197) sheathed under a fingernail or in a body cavity. The
recipient has no ability to manufacture drugs or toxins; he
must buy hypos loaded with injectable drugs, poisons, or
metabolic weapons. It takes 10 seconds to remove and
replace a hypo in the mount.


A fingernail-mounted stinger attacks just like a jab with
a disposable hypo. It has reach C, does 1 HP damage for
penetration purposes, but with no wounding, and delivers
a follow-up attack based on whatever agent was loaded into
it. If the user has claws rather than normal fingernails, the
injection can be a follow-up attack to the claw’s damage.
A body-cavity stinger is mostly useful to deliver a surprise attack during an intimate moment; the GM may allow
a Touch-8 sense roll to notice the tiny mount before it can
be used. A stinger in the mouth can also be a follow-up
attack to a bite.

Statistics: Extra Arm (Switchable, +10%; Takes
Recharge, -10%; Weapon Mount, -80%) [2]. 2 points.

Availability:Minor procedure. $500 (hypos not included). LC3.

====Filter Implant (TL9)====
A self-regenerating particle-filtration system integrated
into the recipient’s lungs.

Statistics:Filter Lungs [5].

Availability: Minor procedure (simple at TL11-12).
$2,500. LC4.

====Flesh Pocket (TL9)====
This is a surgically implanted pocket or pouch, sealed by
a flap of skin. It can be used to smuggle small objects. A
flesh pocket is normally installed in the torso; up to five levels are possible. Each level allows the pocket to hold up to
Basic Lift/10 lbs. If placed elsewhere, a maximum of one
level can be installed, and the amount of weight that can be
carried is divided by 4 (leg), 8 (arm), or 16 (head or neck).

Statistics:Payload 1-5 [1/Level]. 1-5 points.

Availability:Simple procedure. $200 per level. LC3.

====Gyrobalance (TL9)====

This is a miniature electronic gyroscope implanted in
the inner ears (bothears – but treat as a single operation),
and interfaced to improve the recipient’s sense of balance.
Statistics:Klutz (Mitigator, -70%) [-2]; Perfect Balance
(Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [12]. 10 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $7,000. LC4.

====Hidden Compartments (TL9)====
A cybernetic arm or leg may have a compartment large
enough for any small object of up to Basic Lift/10 lbs.
weight.

Statistics: Payload 1 [1].

Availability: Simple procedure. $500. No operation
required if purchased with the limb. LC4.

====Implant Radio (TL9)====
This “implant communicator” is a radio (p. 44) with a
range of one mile. It is spliced into the recipient’s auditory
nerve; the user may speak normally or subvocalize. A character with an implant radio can use it to subscribe to a cell
phone or net service provider.

Statistics:Radio (Reduced Range, 1/10, -30%; Secure,
+20%; Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [7]. 7
points.

Availability:Simple procedure. $100. LC4.

====Implant Video Comm (TL9)====
This implanted radio communicator (p. 44) is spliced
into the recipient’s optic nerves to provide a video display.
It has a range of one mile, and can be used to subscribe to
a cell phone or net service provider.
Statistics: Radio (Reduced Range, ¥1/10, -30%;
Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%; Video, +40%)
[9]. 9 points.

Availability:Minor procedure (simple at TL10-12). $200.
LC4.



====Internal Reinforcement(TL9)====
Implanted bioplastic elements under the skin protect specially vital locations from damage, but are not as durable as armor.

Statistics: 
    * TL 9:  hard to kill 1[2], Damage Resistance 6 - Ablative, -80%; Tough skin, -40%; Hardened 5, +100%; Head and torso vitals only, -60%[3]. 5 points  
    * TL 10: hard to kill 2[4], Damage Resistance 12 - Ablative, -80%; Tough skin, -40%; Hardened 5, +100%; Head and torso vitals only, -60%[6] 10 points
    * TL 11: hard to kill 3[6], Damage Resistance 18 - Ablative, -80%; Tough skin, -40%; Hardened 5, +100%; Head and torso vitals only, -60%[9]. 15 points

Availability: Major procedure. $10,000,LC3. ($50,000 TL 11)

====Biomonitor Implant (TL9)====
This implant monitors vital signs: pulse, heartbeat,
blood pressure, respiration, brainwaves, blood sugar, and
alcohol levels, as well as the overall condition of the user’s
other cybernetics. It includes a small wrist display, and can
connect to a neural interface (p. 48) or computer implant
(p. 215). It gives a +2 bonus to any First Aid, Diagnosis or
Physician rolls on the cyborg, as long as the medic can see
the display. Halve the bonus if the user can see it but has to
describe it to the medic. If the medic has a neural interface
or a computer, he can jack it into a port beside the visual
readout and monitor the cyborg directly

Statistics:Accessory (Biomonitor) [1]. 1 point.
Availability:Simple procedure  $100. LC4.

====Bionic Arm or Hand (TL9)====
This is slightly stronger than the original, but constrained by the limits of the flesh-and-bone shoulder it is
attached to.

===One Bionic Arm (TL9)===
Statistics:  Arm ST+2 (One arm; Temporary
Disadvantages, Electrical, -20%, and Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%) [5]; DR 2 (One arm, -40%) [3]; One Arm
(Mitigator, -70%) [-6]. 5 points.

Availability: Major procedure. $12,000. LC4.

===Two Bionic Arms (TL9)===
Statistics:  Arm ST+2 (Both arms; Temporary
Disadvantages, Electrical, -20%, and Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%) [8]; DR 2 (Arms, -20%) [4]; No Fine
Manipulators (Mitigator, -70%) [-9]. 7 points.

Availability:Two major procedures. $24,000. LC4.
If the recipient already has one existing bionic arm, use
the Availability entry for one bionic arm.

===Bionic Hand (TL9)===
A cybernetic hand and wrist.

Statistics: Arm ST+1 (One arm, Temporary
Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [3]; DR 2 (One hand, -80%)
[1]; One Hand (Mitigator, -70%) [-4]. 1 point.

Availability:Major procedure. $8,000. LC4.

====Bionic Ears (TL9)====
Crude cybernetic implants to repair damaged or lost
hearing were available at TL8; these are much more
advanced, providing some benefits over natural ears.

===Bionic Ear (TL9)===
Statistics: Hard of Hearing (Mitigator, -70%) [-3]. -3
points.

Operation: Minor procedure. $500. LC4.

===Bionic Ears (TL9)===
Statistics:Protected Hearing [5]; Deafness (Mitigator,
-70%) [-6]. -1 point.

Operation: Two minor procedures. $1,000. LC4.

===Advanced Bionic Ears (TL9)===
These ears are connected to a computerized soundprofiling database.
Statistics:  Discriminatory Hearing (Temporary
Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [12]; Protected Hearing [5];
Deafness (Mitigator, -70%) [-6]. 11 points.

Operation: Two minor procedures. $5,000. LC4.

====Bionic Eyes (TL9)====
The eye is a complex organ, but TL9 cybernetics are
able to replace it with something that works just as well or
better than the original. Standard features are roughly
equivalent to night vision contact lenses, including a video
display option and low-light and telescopic (2x) optics.

===One Bionic Eye (TL9)===
Statistics: Accessory (Video Display) [1]; Nictitating
Membrane 2 (One eye, -50%) [1]; Night Vision 2
(Temporary Disadvantages, Electrical and No Depth
Perception, -35%) [2]; Telescopic Vision 1 (Temporary
Disadvantages, Electrical and No Depth Perception, -35%)
[4]; One Eye (Mitigator, -70%) [-4]. 4 points.

Availability: Major eye procedure. $5,000. LC4.

===Two Bionic Eyes (TL9)===
Statistics: Accessory (Video Display) [1]; Nictitating
Membrane 2 [2]; Night Vision 2 (Temporary Disadvantage,
Electrical, -20%) [2]; Protected Vision [5]; Telescopic Vision
1 (Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [4];
Blindness (Mitigator, -70%) [-15]. -1 points.

Availability: Two major eye procedures. $10,000. LC4
====Bionic Leg (TL9)====
A single cybernetic leg is limited by the capabilities of
the remaining original leg. A pair of legs are more useful.
One Bionic Leg

Statistics: DR 3 (One leg, -40%) [9]; Missing Legs
(Mitigator, -70%) [-6]. 3 points.
Availability: Major procedure. $8,000. LC4.

===Two Bionic Legs===
Statistics:Basic Move +1 (Temporary Disadvantages,
Electrical, -20%, and Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%)
[4]; Super Jump 1 (Temporary Disadvantages, Electrical,
-20%, and Maintenance, 1 person, weekly, -5%) [8]; DR 3
(Legs, -20%) [12]; Legless (Mitigator, -70%) [-9]. 15 points.

Availability: Two major procedures. $16,000. LC4.

====Bionic Vital Organs (TL9)====
Complete cybernetic replacement of the heart, lungs, or
other vital organs is usually performed only to save a life.
This may be combined with additional implants that
improve on the original organ.

===Bionic Organ Transplants (TL9)===
One of the most common operations, this extends TL8
medicine with better pacemakers, artificial lungs, etc. The
procedure is common, and therefore cheaper than most
cybernetics.

Statistics: Hard to Kill (Temporary Disadvantage,
Electrical, -20%) +2 [4]; Terminally Ill (Up to one month;
Mitigator, -70%) [-30]. -26 points.
Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11-12).
$7,000. LC4.

===Boosted Heart (TL10)===
This combination of a cybernetic heart upgrade and
arterial reinforcement allows the recipient to temporarily
boost his metabolism beyond human norms. It can be
added to either a healthy or a bionic heart.
Statistics: Basic Speed +1 (Costs Fatigue 1, -5%;
Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [15]; Immunity
to Heart Attack (Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%)
[4]. 19 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL11).$10,000. LC4.

====Bionic Voicebox (TL9)====
This implant replaces the recipient’s voicebox, and may
include an artificial tongue if the original was damaged.
Someone with a damaged or recovering voicebox can croak
or gurgle, but cannot actually speak. These implants can
also be used to give animals the power of speech, although
at IQ 5 or less, they can only parrot words.
===Cybervoder (TL9)===
Statistics: Cannot Speak (Mitigator, -70%) [-3]. -3 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $1,000. LC4.

===Silvertongue Implant (TL10)===
Statistics:Cannot Speak (Mitigator, -70%) [-3]; Voice
(Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [8]. 5 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $5,000. LC4.



====Boosted Reflexes (TL9)====
These implanted glands release chemicals on mental
command, triggering a controlled adrenaline-like response.

Statistics:Basic Speed +2 (Costs Fatigue, 2 FP, -10%)
[18]. 18 points.

Availability: Minor procedure $9,000. LC3.

====Simple Implant translator(TL9)====

This tiny computer translates from a single language to your language only.

Statistics: One way fluency(electrical -20%)[1]

Availability: Minor procedure. $500. LC4.

====Implant translator(TL10)====
This implanted tiny computer that either ties in to your communicator and has a small speaker to emit the sounds in other language.

Requires a video communicator or a radio communicator and a hud.

Statistics: one language native/native(electrical -20%)[5]

Availability: Minor procedure. $2,000. LC4.


=====Rare implants=====

====Modular Implant translator(TL10)====
This advanced comm implant allows easy swapping of the language known by uploading new language program.

Statistics:	Implant - Electrical, -20%.[22]
    * Language Talent[8]
    * Modular Abilities(languages only -20%) (Computer program) [11]

There are versions with upto 5 language slots available each extra slot is +11 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $3,000+$1,000 for each language program running at same time thus $4,000 for base model. LC4.

Extra language programs for swapping are $500 each.

===Advanced Modular Implant translator(TL11)===
The newest versions of implant translators have superior capacity for languages at the same time.

Statistics:	Implant - Electrical, -20%.[51]
    * Language Talent improved[16]
    * 5*Modular Abilities(languages only -20%) (Computer program) [35]

The base model is with 5 languages, you can buy models with up to 50 language capacity, each extra language is 7 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $15,000+$5,000 for each language program running at same time. LC4.

Extra language programs for swapping are $500 each.

====Cognitive Enhancement (TL10)====
TL 11 versions are very rare.

This implant establishes new connections between itself
and different parts of the brain., Normal neurons are
replaced with cybernetic duplicates. The benefits provided
are capabilities at which electronic computers exceed the
capabilities of human brainpower, such as spatial awareness, memory and processing speed.

Statistics: Choose from:3D Spatial Sense [10], Eidetic Memory [5], Enhanced Time Sense [45], Intuition [15], Language Talent [10], Lightning Calculator [2 or 5], Oracle [15], Mathematical Ability [10/level], Musical Ability [10/level], Single-Minded [5],Visualization [10].

The maximum points available per operation are 15 at TL10, 45 at TL11. Then add Temporary Disadvantage (Electrical, -20%). Can have maximally 2 at TL 10, 4 at TL 11

Availability: Major procedure. $5,000 x point cost TL 10, $25,000 x point cost TL 11.
(before applying Temporary Disadvantage). LC3

====Backup Brain (TL11)====
This computer and sensor system monitors the user’s
chemical and electrical thought processes, reshaping its
own neural network to imitate them. The backup brain will
configure itself into an electronic duplicate of the user’s
mind after a number of months equal to the user’s IQ. After
it has successfully mimicked the user, a simple operation
can shut down the organic brain and give the backup brain
control of the user’s body.

The advantage of doing so is twofold: the implant is
more resistant to brain damage, and it does not suffer IQ
losses due to aging or brain disease. A backup brain
implant can also be transplanted into a clone body. (This is
a radical cybernetic operation.) If successful, the result will
be a clone controlled by a computer that behaves exactly
like the original person.

If the user dies, the brain implant may survive, preserving the user’s memory and personality. This is the case
whether or not the ordinary brain has been shut down. If
the user was killed by any injury that left his head intact,
the implant will always survive. If the brain implant user
was killed by a head injury, the implant will survive unless
the head was totally destroyed (i.e., damage to the head
alone was greater than 5 x HT). If the implant survives, it
can be salvaged and transplanted into a cloned body.

Statistics:Once the implant has taken over, the user’s
ability to avoid IQ losses from aging and sometimes evade
death is the Extra Life (Copy) advantage
Availability:Radical procedure. $125,000. LC3.

====Monocrys Subdermal Armor (TL11)====
This diamondoid nanocrystal mesh grown under the
patient’s skin provides DR 24 vs. piercing and cutting damage and DR 8 vs. other damage.

Statistics: DR 16 (Limited, Piercing and Cutting, -20%;
Tough Skin, -40%) [16]; DR 8 (Tough Skin, -40%) [12]. 28
points.

Availability: Major procedure. $50,000. LC2.


====Hyperspectral Eyes (TL11)====
These bionic eyes are similar to thermal imaging eyes, except that multispectral cameras replace the
infrared cameras. 

Statistics:Accessory (HUD) [1]; Hyperspectral Vision
(Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [20];
Nictitating Membrane 3 [3]; Telescopic Vision 1
(Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [4]; Blindness
(Mitigator, -70%) [-15]. 13 points.

Availability: Two major procedures (minor if replacing
existing bionic eyes). $60,000. LC4.

====Hyperdense Skeleton (TL11)====
A reinforced skeleton (above)
impregnated with hyperdense
nanoparticles for additional
damage resistance. A hyperdense skeleton increases body
weight by 10 to 20 percent.

Statistics: HP+5 [10]; DR 40
(Skull only, -70%) [30]; DR 20 (Limited, Crushing, -40%;
Tough Skin, -40%) [10]. 50 points.

Availability: Radical procedure.
$500,000. LC2.

====Ripsnake (TL10)====
This cybernetic assassin’s weapon is a concealed bionic
limb linked to the user’s nervous system. It uncoils from a
natural body opening (usually the mouth) when deployed,
and can attack semi-autonomously.

In certain situations, a ripsnake can deliver an automatically successful attack to the vital organs. For example, if a
would-be assassin with a ripsnake concealed in his mouth
kisses someone, it can coil out and down his victim’s throat.

Statistics: Extra Attack 1 (Ripsnake Only, -20%) [20];
Impaling Striker (Cannot Parry, -40%; Long, +1 SM, +100%;
Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%) [12]. 32 points.
Availability:Major procedure. $26,000. LC2.

===Cyber Claws (TL9)===
The recipient’s hands or feet are equipped with ceramic
or metal claws. The claws are retractable, triggered by muscle contractions.

Statistics: Sharp Claws (Switchable, +10%) [6].

Options: add one of:
   * Monowire claws: +$12,000:  Innate Attack (Cut) - Armor Divisor (10), +200%; 2 points, x0.6; Str based, +100%.[17+str cost modidier] (Since the monowire is only along a
claw’s edge, it cannot cut into a flat surface.)
   * Superfine claws: +$9,000: Innate Attack (Cut) - Armor Divisor (2), +50%; 2 points, x0.6; Str based, +100%.[11+str cost modidier]
   * Vibro+superfine claws Innate Attack +$36,000: (Cut) 1 - Armor Divisor (10), +200%; Str based, +100%.	[28+str cost modidier]
   * Hyperdense claws Innate Attack +$60,000: Innate Attack (Cut) 1 - Armor Divisor (5), +150%; 2 points, x0.6; Str based, +100%[15+str cost modidier]
   * Hyperdense, vibro very fine claws: +540,000:Innate Attack (Cut)  Armor Divisor (20), +250%; 4 points, x1.2; Str based, +100%[38+str cost modidier]


str cost modidier is the cost to modify your STR for the same enchantment see Powers page 146

Availability:Minor procedure. $6,000. LC3.

Halve the cost and treat as a simple procedure if adding
these to a bionic hand or arm.

====Bomb Implant (TL9)====
This explosive charge is attached to a timed or radiotriggered detonator and placed in the subject’s head or
torso. Implanted bombs could be suicide devices under the
control of the implantee, or used to insure the loyalty of
untrustworthy subordinates. Implanted bombs are often
wired into other implants to prevent tampering – see
Detecting and Removing Cybernetics(p. 208).
An ounce of TL9 explosive will inflict 6d crushing damage with the explosive modifier; wounding to the victim is
tripled (as per a vital hit) for a torso charge in the vitals, or
quadrupled (as per a skull injury) for one buried in the
head. An exploding skull inflicts 1d-3 cutting fragmentation
damage to anyone nearby.

Availability:Simple procedure. Use the cost and LC of a
smart grenade (p. 146); a 25mm or 40mm can fit in the
torso, a 15mm in a limb, 10mm elsewhere in the body.

====Implanted laser(TL10)====
Should be in arm or it is hard to aim.

Implanted Holdout Laser: 2d(2) burn, acc 3, range: 300/900 B cell for 22 shots lc:3 Blk:-1 rcl:1

Innate Attack (Tight beam Burn) 2d - Armor Divisor (2), +50%; Increased range 100/300, +25%; Electrical, -20%; Rapid fire 10(selective), +110%; Limited use 22 shots, -30%. [24]  

$800, LC 2

====Implanted Electrolaser(TL9)====
should be in arm or it is hard to aim

Implanted Holdout Electrolaser HT-2(2) aff 2 acc 3 range 10/20 22 shots on B cell blk:-1 rcl:1 lc:4
linked 1d-3 burn

Affliction 2 - Armor pen (2), +50%; Reduced range 10/20, -10%. 19 B35
Innate Attack (Burn) 1 - Armor Divisor (2), +50%; decreased range 10/20, -10%; Electrical, -20%; 1d-3, x0.4. 3 B61

$750, LC 3


====Implanted scrambler(TL9)====

Implanted scrambler (microwave disruptor): Scrambler HT-2 aff (1 yd) acc 3 40/120 B 1 11(3) 3 -1 1 lc 2

Affliction 2, +50%; Increased range 40/120, +10%; Machines only, -50%; Unconsciousness, +200% [22]

$620, LC 1

====Implanted Holdout Blaster(TL11)====
Holdout Blaster 2d(5) burn, sur 3 130/500 B 3 13(3) 3 -1 1

$5500, LC 2

FIXME point cost

====Implanted Sonic Stunner(TL10)====
10 Sonic Stunner HT-2(5) aff 1 10/30 B 1 22(3) 3 -1 1 $120

$620 LC 3

FIXME point cost

==== Implanted Mini Needler(TL9)====
Mini Needler, 3mmN 1d-2 pi- 1 25/100 ammo wt:0.03 3 25(3) 3 -1 2 $200 3

FIXME point cost

$700 LC 3

==== Implanted Gauss Mini Needler(TL10)====
Gauss Minineedler, 3mm 1d(3) pi- 1 50/200 ammo wt:0.03+B cell 4 25(3) 3 -1 2

$800 LC 2

FIXME point cost

==== Implanted Grav Mini Needler(TL11)====

Grav Minineedler 2d(10) imp in 1 50/200 ammo wt:0.03 4 100(3) 3 -1 1 $200

$3500, LC 2

FIXME point cost

=====Mind uploads=====

Rich people often take "backups" of themselves either with a backup brain or with a Non-Destructive Uploading. Taking a copy costs about $20 000 ($15 000 if you have backup brain), Storage at certified medical facilities costs $500/year. The process is not foolproof and has about a 5% probability to have a corrupted upload. Unfortunately there is no way of testing for success except downloading them to a body. Thus people who do this tend to keep also earlier copies around. Actually using a copy normally requires a quick assembly of a body with a biofab($400 000/6 months) and a transfer to it($100 000).  Really rich people have mind blank clones ready in hibernation...