09-08-2020, 01:40 AM | #1 | |
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Actual effects of Vacuum Support
Hey folks, looking for some answers on what exactly vacuum support does.
From B437, there are three hazards in vacuum: suffocation, explosive decompression, and extreme temperatures. Now, that section does say Quote:
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09-08-2020, 02:05 AM | #2 | ||
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
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But being in vacuum doesn't necessarily mean being exposed to extreme temperatures. And with Vacuum Support you could hold your breath in vacuum to resist suffocation for a little while, without rupturing your lungs as a result. If you're in a suddenly-decompressed space vessel, having Vacuum Support alone keeps you functional for what could easily be long enough to save your life (and maybe other people in the room, if you like them). Nothing. Sealed keeps bad stuff out. Vacuum isn't stuff that needs keeping out. It'll protect you from moon dust getting in your internals though.
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09-08-2020, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
Basically confirmed my thinking.
Just being resistant to decompression seems a bit expensive for 5 pts, but oh well. Better than losing eyes from it. Thanks! |
09-08-2020, 12:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
Non-explosive decompression is also a thing, usually encountered because of a leak rather than a dramatic puncture. Partial decompression for a human limb (the most famous case being a hand) will cause extreme swelling, pain, and stiffness. See Joe Kittinger, Jr.
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09-08-2020, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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09-08-2020, 04:46 PM | #6 |
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
It's price is consistent with Pressure Support, and matches Immunity to a 'rare' effect (compare with Sealed, which costs as Immunity to a 'common' effect).
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09-08-2020, 06:08 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
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Or for a different angle, it makes a space 'full of' vacuum arguably less dangerous than a space full of water.
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09-08-2020, 06:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: Actual effects of Vacuum Support
Also note that someone with Vacuum Support should be able to hold their breath in space. Generally, you can't (safely) do that.
There are lots of effects of vacuum generally ignored because it doesn't much matter if you suffer ebullism or evaporative frostbite when you'll be dead within 3 minutes anyway. Though these sorts of things are likely to be a concern in partial suit failures, which will not be an issue with Vacuum Support.
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