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Hearing Enhancement Plugs |
By: Kitsune (Kitsune@vabch.com)
Phase World Wearable Equipment: Hearing Enhancement Plugs
In many ways, these are similar to amplified hearing implants but are very small and fit completely within the ear canal with no surgery needed. The plugs may can have up to three systems built into them (increase the cost by 50% due to the greater micronization of the electronics).
Amplified Hearing: Special sound amplifiers that give the character the ability to hear almost inaudible sounds and recognize specific sounds and voices at 35% + 5% per level. It also gives +1 to Parry, +2 to Dodge, and +6 to Initiative. Cost: 1,000 per pair of plugs.
Communication Plugs: These plugs have a built-in long range wideband radio transmitter and receiver that can transmit a whisper and voices of other people up to 6 feet (1.8 m) away. It has a range of 20 miles (32 km), but can be increased to 100 miles (160km) with an additional antenna that hangs out of the ear like a cable. Cost: 1,200 per pair of plugs, plus 500 for the additional antenna.
Sound Filtration Plugs: Protects the ears from potentially damaging sounds by either filtering or blocking the sound. Cost: 500 per pair of plugs.
Ultra-Ear Plugs: Allows the wearer to hear in the ultrasonic range. This ability can be turned on or off at will by the character. Cost: 2,000 per pair of plugs.
Language Translator Plugs: This system translates spoken languages into a language that the wearer can understand. Note that these plugs do not help the person be understood by anyone else. The translation system can store up to 30 languages. Cost: 3,000 per pair of plugs.