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{{UnderConstruction|users=Tempest|flavortext=I'm on it}} '''Load-bearing equipment''' (often shortened to '''LBE''') is the general term for various types of wearable containers and equipment carriers, allowing characters to carry items besides [[weapons]] and [[clothing]]. In a general sense, LBE is what allows characters to have an inventoryspace, and with different items have offering different carrying capacities.
All characters that are capable of wearing clothing (whether human, or youkai outfits), can also wear LBE with no restrictions.
There are four types of LBE: '''Tactical vests''', '''Backpacks''', '''Utility belts''' and '''Leg rigs'''. All LBE have two major traits: a '''general capacity''' measured in weight units, and '''up to three special carrying capacities''', which accept only and for certain LBE types of items but allow the wearer to carry these items without having to spend general , a '''unique capacity space''' as well.
== General details ==
=== Carrying capacities ===
LBE items are defined by their carrying capacities: '''General capacity''', '''Special capacity''' and '''Unique capacity'''. All LBE items have a general capacity and between 0 and 3 special capacities. Backpacks have a unique capacity called '''money pouch''', and utility belts have a unique capacity called '''key item pouch'''; these are detailed in the sections below.
'''General capacity''' is measured in weight units, and allows for all types of items, so long as they do not exceed the listed maximum amount of weight units.
* Example: The '''field pack''' is a backpack with a general capacity of '''40 units'''.
'''Special capacities''', often nicknamed '''pouches''' or '''pockets''', are additional sections separate from the general capacity, which typically only allow for one type of item, with a small, limited maximum amount for each.
* Example 1: The '''TT-1A Assault vest''' is a tactical vest with a general capacity of '''5 units''' and an additional special capacity called '''Ammunition''', which allows up to 6 [[weapon accessory#Magazines|magazines]] with a size tier of Large or less.
* Example 2: The '''BDS 40mm rig''' is a leg rig with a general capacity of '''0 units''' and an additional special capacity called '''Ammunition''', which allows up to 8 [[Ammunition#Heavy weapon calibers|grenade launcher rounds]].
* Example 3: The '''Crosman Elite competition vest''' is a tactical vest with a general capacity of '''3 units''' and three additional special capacities: '''Ammo 1''' (allows up to 2 magazines, size tier Large or less), '''Ammo 2''' (allows up to 2 pistol magazines, max size tier Small or less), and '''Ammo 3''' (shotgun shells only, up to 20).
Full definitions of each special capacity will be shown on the relevant lists, linked in the sections below.
There are many different types of LBE. Finding and choosing LBE with the right general and special capacities for your character and your playstyle is important, not just for inventory management but also to enhance and improve the effectiveness of your character. Rememeber that there is no additional carrying limits based on strength or constitution; in other words, as long as you have the space to carry it, you can have it.
=== Accessibility ===
! Item type !! Weight (units)
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| Backpack: Field pack<br/>Backpack: ALICE Mark 2 ''Backpacks with a general capacity of over 40 units'' || 1020
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| ''Backpacks with a general capacity of 20 to 40 units'' || 10|-| ''All tactical vests''<br/>Backpack: Courier bag<br/>Backpack: Student's backpack 'Backpacks with a general capacity of less than 20 units'' || 5
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| ''All utility belts'' || 3
=== Emergency situations ===
If your character wears no LBE at all, it theoretically forbids them from carrying anything in inventoryother than equipped [[weapons]] and equipped [[clothing]]. This can be left up to the GM's discretion, however we recommend that characters without any LBE at all be given one or two immediately accessible "pockets", each with a capacity between 1 and 2 units.
In certain situations, it may also be useful to transport or move LBE items (even if not empty or not foldable) over short distances. Once again, the right to do so should be left up to the GM's discretion, with an official recommendation to allow it from time to time, if the situation allows.
== Tactical vests ==
'''Tactical vestsvest''' (also called '''Tac-vestsvest''', '''Load-bearing vestsvest''', or simply '''vestsvest'''; not to be confused with ''ballistic vests'', which is a term for body armor) is the general term for load-bearing equipment worn over the chest or torso using some sort of vest, chest rig, or equivalent system.
On average, tactical Tactical vests do not offer large general have a unique capacity, and are largely used for their useful special capacities, and typically specialize in making it easier usually related to carry [[carrying ammunition]] and sometimes smaller [[weapons]], through magazine pouches, grenade pocketsgrenades, or additional holsters, and so onsmall weapons.
A character may wear only one tactical vest at a time.
== Backpacks ==
x'''Backpack''' (also known under a variety of other names, most commonly shortened to '''pack''' or '''bag''') is the general term for load-bearing equipment worn on the back. The primary purpose of a backpack is to carry the bulk of a character's inventory; they have the highest available general capacity, and may, but tend not to, have special capacities. As [[LBE#Accessibility|explained above]], backpacks are the only type of LBE in which the items are not immediately accessible unless it is first removed and set down on the floor; this contrasts with their large carrying capacity. The unique capacity of a backpack is the '''money pouch''', which is a special pouch designed to carry up to 20 weight units of [[Valuables#Cash|coins]]. A character may wear only one backpack at a time.
=== List of backpacks ===
== Utility belts ==
x'''Utility belt''' (also simply called '''belt''') is the general term for load-bearing equipment worn around the waist or the hips. The unique capacity of an utility belt is the '''key item pouch'''. Though not actually a singular pouch, this unique capacity allows a character to carry '''one''' of each [[key item]] freely; it is assumed that pockets, clips, or hooks are attached to the belt to allow for carrying these items. A character may wear only one utility belt at a time.
=== List of utility belts ===
== Leg rigs ==
x'''Leg rig''' (also simply called '''rig''') is the general term for load-bearing equipment worn on the legs; specifically the thighs. Leg rigs do not have a unique capacity; but the special trait of a leg rig is that a character may wear up to two instead of just one, theoretically one for each leg. This includes youkai with the [[Clothing#Youkai outfits|Type U body type]], who may not have two legs in the first place.
=== List of leg rigs ===