Modern Equipment
Gear, Weapons and Hunter Tools
AX.GHW.09.01
Introduction
Equipment in the modern hidden world occupies an awkward position: most of it is legally purchased and commercially available, which creates both convenience and exposure. A hunter who buys a tactical vest and a case of 9mm at a sporting goods store is doing nothing unusual. A hunter who also purchases silver-core rounds, cold iron restraints, and a salt-dispersal rig is creating a purchasing pattern that gets noticed.
Managing the paper trail is as much a skill as managing the gear.
This catalog organizes modern equipment into six categories: Firearms, Specialized Ammunition, Protective Gear, Hunter Tools, Surveillance and Investigation Tech, and Vehicles. Each entry includes cost, mechanical effect, and relevant notes on acquisition and Veil management.
Currency Tiers
The hidden world does not have its own currency. Everything runs on dollars, and dollar amounts carry social meaning, both for what they represent about a character's resources and for what purchasing patterns reveal to anyone watching.
Acquisition Costs are listed as realistic retail or gray-market estimates. Characters with organizational affiliation may have access to government issue, institutional procurement, or black-market sourcing that changes what they can obtain and at what cost.
Starting Resources by Campaign Power Level:
| Level | Generation Package | Starting Resources | Resource Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Level | 6D | $500–$1,500 | Personal savings; civilian income; no institutional backing. Basic kit only. |
| Regional | 9D | $3,000–$8,000 | Professional income, side work, small organization stipend, or inheritance. Advanced kit accessible. |
| National | 12D | $15,000–$50,000 | Government stipend, significant personal wealth, major organization backing, or accumulated field income. Government-issue and specialist equipment accessible. |
Resource Tiers for Individual Items:
| Tier | Cost Range | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Under $200 | Any civilian; no special sourcing required |
| Advanced | $200–$1,000 | Sporting goods specialty, online gray market, or basic Network/org contact |
| Restricted | $1,000–$5,000 | Requires a contact, credential, or specific sourcing channel |
| Controlled | $5,000–$25,000 | Organizational procurement, black market, or government issue only |
| Classified | $25,000+ | Active organizational backing required; not available on open market |