Talk:Inventory (IB)
Naming Convention for Kits
| Slot | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Physics / Principle | What kind of system or interaction it uses — electromagnetic, visual, mechanical, acoustic, thermal, gravitic, chemical, neural, etc. | Radio, Optical, Mechanical, Thermal, Neural |
| Carried Form | Implies Load and deployment mode — Wrist (0), Belt (1), Pack (2). | Wrist, Belt, Pack |
| Function / Domain | Describes its operational purpose; maps to the Domains of Artifice. | Sensor (Imperio), Toolkit (Limes), Communicator (Forum) |
Old Sensors
Radio Wrist Sensor
Passive receiver array worn on the forearm or mounted to a visor. Detects and classifies radar and radio emissions by frequency, pulse pattern, and power output, estimating source range and type. Can detect and locate but not listen to radio transmissions. Cannot generate detailed maps or penetrate shielding.
Radio Pack Sensor
- 4 ☐☐ Radio Pack Sensor
Active radar array using collapsible superconducting panels and high-density power cells. Provides high-resolution imaging and motion mapping comparable to mid-20th-century aircraft radar. Reveals the user’s position when active. Active.
Sonic Belt Sensor
Compact active–passive vibration scanner. Detects faults, voids, or machinery through nearby walls, floors, and hulls. Can image a small structure or compartment within twenty meters. Detects active sonic systems within hundreds of meters. Active.
Sonic Pack Sensor
- 5 ☐☐ Sonic Pack Sensor
Deployable seismic array with multiple self-anchoring pods linked to a central processor. Forms a temporary sensor field that maps terrain, structures, or underground movement in three dimensions. Can locate tunnels, vehicles, or stress lines through rock or plating up to fifty meters deep. Detects active sonic systems within tens of kilometers. Active.
Magnetic Belt Sensor
Active magnetic-field scanner using superconducting coils. Has all the passive functions of a Magnetic Wrist Sensor and can also operate in an active mode. Detects metallic or conductive materials by their distortion of a tuned field. Can locate metal objects, structural anomalies in plating, and electric engines within twenty meters. Unaffected by soundproofing or radio interference; functions in vacuum. Active.
Magnetic Wrist Sensor
Passive magnetic anomaly detector tuned to the signatures of electrical machines and conductive structures. Identifies engines, generators, or hidden power systems by their fluctuating magnetic fields. Can sense large currents or ferromagnetic masses through walls or terrain within twenty meters for a small device, a hundred meters or more for a powerful engine or conductor.
Visual Wrist Sensor
Passive multi-spectrum imaging system with gyro-stabilized optics and predictive modelling. Available in wrist and visor models. Analyzes visual and infrared input for motion, pattern, and physical anomalies — detecting artificial behavior such as powered acceleration. Projects calculated trajectories of moving objects and vehicles, displaying likely flight paths and alternate courses based on observed performance. Functions as a recording and analytical camera with optical range limited only by line of sight. Requires time to build accurate models; most effective when stationary.
Multispectral Belt Sensor
Integrated sensor suite combining the functions of several Wrist-scale systems — chemical, radiation, radio, magnetic, sonic, and visual. Cross-correlates data in real time to identify concealed structures, life signs, or active devices with greater precision than any single sensor. Can operate each mode independently or run full synthesis for composite imaging and anomaly detection. Active only when its sonic or radar subsystems are engaged.
Radiation Wrist Sensor
Compact dosimeter and spectrometer array for detecting and characterizing ionizing radiation. Displays real-time exposure levels and directional gradients, allowing the user to locate leaks, reactors, or contaminated objects. Detects levels and general direction of gamma, neutron, and charged-particle emissions, and pinpoints sources within twenty meters. Standard equipment for spacecraft crews and maintenance personnel.
Chemical Wrist Sensor
Portable chemical analyzer for detecting trace gases, toxins, biological agents, or volatile compounds in air, water, or atmosphere. Includes a probe to collect samples for analysis. Identifies composition and concentration from molecular spectra and metabolic markers, alerting to leaks, combustion products, or biohazards. Automatically warns of dangerous conditions and can be configured to report any level of ambient chemicals. Effective within a few meters; precision increases when stationary or when samples are drawn through the intake. Commonly called a "sniffer"; standard gear for surveyors, medics, and maintenance crews.
Chemical Sentinel Set
A set of single-purpose probes tuned to detect specific chemical or biological compounds. Each probe samples its surroundings and transmits a simple alert if concentrations change beyond preset limits. Useful for monitoring sealed spaces, storage tanks, or excavation sites for leaks or contamination. Limited to known substances; cannot identify unknown compounds. Operates for weeks before depletion.