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The force fields that Naruni Enterprises sells work by reacting to both energy beams and to fast-moving objects (like bullets and punches) by absorbing and dispersing the incoming energies. It is possible for an enemy to move slowly and press a weapon against the skin of the target without triggering the force field, but this is easier said than done (such attacks are made at -6 to strike, unless the target is unable to move away -- for example, if the character is backed up against a corner or unconscious). The force field offers no protection against gases or hostile environments, including intense heat, cold, and the vacuum of space. The M.D.C. value of the force field shows how close to overload it is. If the M.D.C. of the field is depleted, it has overloaded and cannot be reactivated for 12 hours. As long as the M.D.C. has not been overloaded, it regenerates lost M.D.C. at the rate of one M.D.C. point per melee round (4 M.D.C. per minute). Unlike body armour, force fields need a source of energy. One standard E-Clip will keep force fields active for a period between 18 and 2 hours depending on the power of the field (see below). Naturally, this means that force fields cannot be left "on" all the time, but only when battle is imminent. This is a disadvantage over normal suits of armour. Also not that it is NOT possible to wear armour under a force field, unless the field generator is built into the armour itself. Fields can be built into any M.D.C. armour suit or into powered armour at an extra cost (typically about 50% more than the normal cost of for the system). When connected to a nuclear reactor, the field can run indefinitely but is still subject to overload. Each force field model comes in four different types. The 'A' model types are powered by E-Clips and generally worn as belts or harnesses. The 'B' type is an integral unit built into body armour, but still requires E-Clips to operate. The 'C' model type is another integral unit that is built into powered armour and run off of the suit's nuclear reactor. The 'D' series is built into robots (running off of their internal power supply) and offers double the M.D. protection, but cost 20 times as much as the other force field types. N-F05 Super Light Force Field This is the lightest model of force field available. Worn as as a belt around the waist, this force field can easily be disguised as a normal clothing belt. This makes the N-F05 extremely popular with those who want their protection, but do not want everyone else to know about it. Activating the field takes one melee action and protects the wearer immediately after activation. Weight: 4lbs (1.8kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 25 M.D.C. Duration ('A' and 'B'): 18 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 15,000 credits; 'B': 20,000; 'C' and 'D' types are not available.   N-F10 Light Force Field This is one of the lightest model available and is worn as two crossed belts over the person's torso (the belts can be converted into bandoleers for grenades and E-Clips at no additional cost. Each bandoleer can hold 6 grenades or 4 E-Clips). Weight: 8lbs (3.6kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 45 M.D.C. (90 for the 'D' Robot Model) Duration ('A' and 'B'): 12 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 25,000 credits; 'B': 30,000; 'C': 35,000; and 'D': 700,000.   N-F20 Medium Force Field This medium sized model is worn as two crossed belts over the person's torso. It looks virtually identical to the N-F10 system, but offers greater protection. Weight: 10lbs (4.5kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 75 M.D.C. (150 for the 'D' Robot Model) Duration ('A' and 'B'): 8 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 50,000 credits; 'B': 60,000; 'C': 70,000; and 'D': one million.   N-F30 Medium-Heavy Force Field This force field system is worn as two heavy, crossed belts over the person's torso. Weight: 12lbs (5.4kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 95 M.D.C. (190 for the 'D' Robot Model) Duration ('A' and 'B'): 6 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 70,000 credits; 'B': 90,000; 'C': 105,000; and 'D': 1.4 million.   N-F40 Heavy Force Field This force field requires a harness system and is slightly heaver than the N-F20 or N-F30. This is the usual limit for infantry force fields. Weight: 15lbs (6.8kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 110 M.D.C. (220 for the 'D' Robot Model) Duration ('A' and 'B'): 4 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 90,000 credits; 'B': 120,000; 'C': 140,000; and 'D': two million.   N-F50 Superheavy Force Field This is the most powerful force field available. It looks and weighs the same as the N-F40 field, but is much more intense. Weight: 15lbs (6.8kg) Mega-Damage Capacity: 160 M.D.C. (320 for the 'D' Robot Model) Duration ('A' and 'B'): 2 hours on one E-Clip Black Market Cost: 'A': 170,000 credits; 'B': 260,000; 'C': 300,000; and 'D': five million.

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