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Armor Upgrades


Armor Upgrades

A creature can personalize armor by purchasing and installing armor upgrades, described below, which add bonuses or customized abilities to armor. Some individuals keep a collection of upgrades at hand, swapping them out as needed (requiring 10 minutes to replace the unit and resecure all connections). Explanations of entries for upgrades’ statistics follow.
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Thermal Capacitor

This upgrade regulates heat, protecting you from extreme temperatures. You can exist comfortably in conditions between –50° and 170° F without needing to attempt Fortitude saves. In addition, the armor grants cold resistance and fire resistance. The amount depends on the capacitor’s type, as listed below.
  • Mk 1: Resistance 5
  • Mk 2: Resistance 10
  • Mk 3: Resistance 15

Thermal Capacitor, MK 1

Source Starfinder Core Rulebook pg. 205
Item Level 5; Price 3,600
Slots 1; Armor Type Any; Bulk



Thermal Capacitor, MK 2

Source Starfinder Core Rulebook pg. 205
Item Level 12; Price 36,250
Slots 1; Armor Type Any; Bulk


Thermal Capacitor, MK 3

Source Starfinder Core Rulebook pg. 205
Item Level 15; Price 120,000
Slots 1; Armor Type Any; Bulk