GURPS Shadowrun - Page 16

Godogma · 09-27-2010, 02:56 AM

Alright, Shadowrun is pretty much TL9 ... however there are several TL10 items in amongst the others and I'm needing an adequate method of simulating Dikoting.

Here is the text from the Shadowrun 3e Man and Machine book; I'd like to figure out how to make it work in GURPS.

Dikote is a process that places a thin diamond film on the surface of any solid surface. The diamond film imparts more structural strength and resilience. Dikoted surfaces are smooth and relatively frictionless, conduct heat well and can be modified to conduct electricity.

Not everything can be glazed with Dikote. The item treated must be able to withstand the heat generated by the plasma used in the glazing process. Cloth and plastic cannot be treated by the process, though ceramics and most metals can.

Game Effects: Dikoting a surface adds 2 to the barrier rating and +1 to any ballistic and impact armor. If used to coat a vehicle or drone it adds +1 to the vehicle's body and armor ratings; it takes up no CF.

When dikote is used to coat a melee, throwing or projectile weapon add +1 to the Power of any attack with the treated weapon. If applied to an edged instrument such as a sword the weapons Damage level is also increased by one. For example, a sword that is normally (STR+2)M, would have (STR+3)S if Dikoted.

Barriers use their normal ratings against Dikoted melee weapons (as opposed to the usual double ratings used vs melee attacks).

Dikoting costs 1000 nuyen per 100 square centimeters (minimum 1000 nuyen cost).

09-27-2010, 02:56 AM	#1
Godogma Join Date: Jul 2010	GURPS Shadowrun Alright, Shadowrun is pretty much TL9 ... however there are several TL10 items in amongst the others and I'm needing an adequate method of simulating Dikoting. Here is the text from the Shadowrun 3e Man and Machine book; I'd like to figure out how to make it work in GURPS. Dikote is a process that places a thin diamond film on the surface of any solid surface. The diamond film imparts more structural strength and resilience. Dikoted surfaces are smooth and relatively frictionless, conduct heat well and can be modified to conduct electricity. Not everything can be glazed with Dikote. The item treated must be able to withstand the heat generated by the plasma used in the glazing process. Cloth and plastic cannot be treated by the process, though ceramics and most metals can. Game Effects: Dikoting a surface adds 2 to the barrier rating and +1 to any ballistic and impact armor. If used to coat a vehicle or drone it adds +1 to the vehicle's body and armor ratings; it takes up no CF. When dikote is used to coat a melee, throwing or projectile weapon add +1 to the Power of any attack with the treated weapon. If applied to an edged instrument such as a sword the weapons Damage level is also increased by one. For example, a sword that is normally (STR+2)M, would have (STR+3)S if Dikoted. Barriers use their normal ratings against Dikoted melee weapons (as opposed to the usual double ratings used vs melee attacks). Dikoting costs 1000 nuyen per 100 square centimeters (minimum 1000 nuyen cost).