On 10Aug2021 0612, Kurt Feltenberger - kurt at thepaw.org (via tml list)
wrote:
>
> I don't think that cost is an issue given how much the relative cost
> to arm a first world combatant has changed since 1900.  In many units,
> NVGs are issued almost universally, with some of the units costing
> upwards of the low 5 figures.  Add to that the optics, lasers, and
> radios that they're routinely issued, Cr4k isn't that much in overall
> tally.  And if they're wearing combat armor or battledress, that
> should be built in (IMO).
A gauss rifle is Cr1500, as is a chameleon combat environment suit (both
book 4). IR or light intensifier goggles are Cr500 (book 3). Until
you're equipping your guys with Combat Armour (KCr20/25) or battle dress
(KCr200) an anti-psi helmet is doubling the cost of outfitting them. It
follows that unless your guys are in hard armour, only people with
knowledge useful outside the immediate tactical situation will have them
(i.e. officers, some SNCOs in headquarters).

 From a more game-oriented perspective, if every member of the Imperial
and member militaries have shields as a matter of routine, the Zhodani
become much less scary.

--
Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com>