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by [[Bill Logan]]

==Unpowered Helmets==
The Star Frontiers game has no helmets. I’m not sure
why, but I guess professional adventurers and explorers
having exciting adventures on alien worlds fear getting
their hair matted down.

Helmets have an important role in the military – but science
fiction has many more uses for headgear. A great
deal of equipment in the Miscellaneous section of the Alpha
Dawn game can be integrated into a helmet, with
heads-up displays and intelligent circuitry.

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===Universal Combat Helmet===
The basic combat helmet is simple in design and effective
protection against light shrapnel and projectiles. Unlike
some earlier helmets – these helmets are not camouflaged
but polished and white, designed to deflect a
glancing beam weapon.

Combat helmets come in sizes and shapes for all four of
the major races. This helmet has a universal fit, with inserts
and chin straps designed to accommodate each of
the four core species. All simple combat helmets (including
this Universal one) costs 50Cr and weighs nothing
when worn. They weigh 1kg when stored.

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In game terms, a helmet doesn’t do much in the core
Alpha Dawn rules. If using the [[Hit_Location|hit location]] rules from
[[Star_Frontiersman_Issue_2|Star Frontiersman Issue #2]], characters wearing helmets
could ignore the stun and unconsciousness effect
of getting hit for certain thresholds of damage.

Referees may allow called shots to the head (with a
substantial penalty, -20 for example) to cause double
damage unless protected by a helmet. Alternatively,
referees may immunize characters against the automatic
knock-out that occurs when an opponent rolls 01-
02 to hit while so protected (see the Alpha Dawn remastered
book, page 16).
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==Powered Helmets==
All powered helmets are energized by a 20-SEU Power-
Clip, but can be connected to a 50-SEU Power BeltPack or
100-SEU Power BackPack with a 1.5 meter power cord.
When deactivated, there is no power drain on the power
source, but none of the helmet’s functions will work
(though it will still act like an unpowered helmet). When
powered, the helmet drains 1 SEU per day.

===Badlands Explorer’s Helmet===
When your character is hired to explore the dangerous
wastes of a desert world, or seek out new resources in a
mine on a jungle planet, or find a secret treasure lost on a
swamp world... having the right tool for the right job is
always helpful.

The Badlands Explorer’s Helmet is just that tool. The
helmet is quite costly, and owning one is a boasting point
for experienced explorers. It costs 1,500Cr and weighs
1kg even while worn.

'''Badland Explorer’s Helmet Integrated Functions:'''
* ''Integrated Chronocom, 5km range'' - (with HUD galactic standard time and date at the top in the middle of view)
* ''Integrated Compass'' - (with HUD direction shown under the time)
* ''Integrated Gas Mask'' - (self-regenerating dual-filters, allowing one to be functioning while the other regenerates, estimated to last for up to 5 years)
* ''Integrated Polyvox'' - (activated by buttons on side, can store up to four languages in addition to PanGal)
* ''Integrated Sungoggles'' - (automatically tints when needed, but not fast enough to protect the wearer from being flash-blinded by intense sudden lights)
* ''Integrated Toxy-Rad Guage'' - (with HUD toxin readings listed on the left of side of the viewing area, toxins in red text are dangerous, otherwise text is in green)

===Star Law Targeting Helmet===
Star Law is everywhere, and they have vehicles and
weapons and uniforms. When you’re cruising down the
busy streets of Port Loren and a Star Law hovercyclist motions
to pull you over, he’s probably wearing a Star Law
Targeting Helmet.

It is illegal for anyone to own one of these. They are
made specifically for Star Law by WarTech Industries.
Purchase of these helmets is extremely costly because
one must secure its purchase through illicit means. Normally,
the visor is dark tinted and the helmet white, the
arrow decor in navy blue. This helmet costs 1,200Cr and
weighs 1kg. Note that the Yazirian version’s facial visor
doesn’t cover the wearer’s face completely (it allows for
the muzzle to extend).

'''Star Law Targeting Helmet Integrated Functions:'''
* ''Connects to any beam weapon via wireless connection to a transceiver that mounts on the tip of the weapon itself. A heads-up display shows number of shots remaining in the weapon in the lower left corner of view, next to a small “SEU” symbol.''
* ''Crosshairs are placed on HUD to indicate target placement/aim management whenever the weapon is drawn from its holster. There is a slight lag to weapon movement, but the crosshairs improve aim by +10, and halves penalties associated with range.''
* ''Integrated two-channel Chronocom (one channel can be used to make normal chronocom calls, the other is only tuned to a special Star Law frequency), 5km range. Time is shown on a heads-up display in the lower right corner.''

===Sentry Helm===
Bodyguards can’t always stand next to their charge and
flex their muscles. They can’t always wear long overcoats
and sporty sungoggles. In the very diverse Frontier,
sometimes bodyguards have to look intimidating and look
uniform... and that’s something the golden Senty Helm
does well.

Based on ancient Vrusk helms still on display in some historical
museums, the Sentry Helm can be purchased to
accommodate any of the core races, though the Dralasite
version is shorter and the Yazirian version has an extended
frontal piece designed to go over the muzzle. It
completely hides the face of the wearer. Add a long civilian
skeinsuit made to look like a cloak, and hand your
guards pole-arms or electric swords and put them outside
your door... these guards look scary.

Although plumes of various natures are based more on
medieval human history, the Sentry Helm can be ordered
with various plumages. Additionally, to accommodate ancient
Dralasite customs dating back thousands of years,
the Sentry Helm can be purchased with replica beast
horns from a catalog of many known animals. These options
won’t change the cost of the helmet, but adds to any
order’s delivery time.

The Sentry Helm costs 800Cr when purchased alone, but
is typically sold in a bundle of 8 for 5,000Cr (quite a discount).
It weighs 1kg.

'''Sentry Helm Integrated Functions:'''
* ''Integrated IR Goggles to see in the dark when an infiltrator removes building power.''
* ''Integrated Gas Mask to instantly immunize the guard from doze grenades and other airborne toxins. Filters don’t automatically regenerate, and have a life expectancy of only 2 years.''
* ''Integrated voice modulator, to deepen the guard’s voice and add a slight echo – all to add an intimidating sound and a uniformity to the voices of the guards. The voice modulator adds +10% to intimidation rolls for those first encountering it, but after the first time, characters aren’t really affected by that anymore.''
* ''Integrated communication device with 5km range that works the same as a chronocom but without timekeeping functionality. The voice modulator does not work over the chronocom.''

===Yazirian Revolution Helmet===
During the wars which secured the independence of Yast
from Hentz, both sides of the heated battles often word
this helmet. It has the appearance of an unpowered helmet,
but is quite powered. It will not fit properly on a
Human or Vrusk, though a Dralasite can shape his head to
fit nearly any helmet.

When ordering, a clan’s symbols and colors must be specified.
The helmet comes complete with these symbols and
colors laser-etched, so carbon scoring and ablated chips
won’t make these symbols of family pride fade.

The helmet costs 600Cr and weighs 2kg because of the
added integrated hardware.

'''Yazirian Revolution Helmet Integrated Equipment:'''
* ''Integrated Sungoggles (automatically tints extremely rapidly when needed to prevent the flash-blindness that Yazirians get when hit with bright lights.)''
* ''Integrated Locator System (allows field generals to use specialized hand-held display systems to coordinate battles on-screen. Although this hand-held unit is no longer sold, some can still be found in the Frontier (and clever computer specialists can create programs to use this special Locator System).''
* ''Integrated Radiophone with 1,000km range, can be set to one of 12 frequency channels.''

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