STARTING EQUIPMENT
Starting characters may spend up to Soc x 500 credits on any equipment they want from TL 1 to TL 8 [note that you are carrying it with you when you muster out].
Money not spent ... evaporates.
QUALITY
Most STUFF is just "Standard Grade" quality and THAT is the equipment price reflected in the Traveller Rule Books. However, other quality exists and will often communicate something about the STATUS of the owner (or their desired status).
A quick guideline:
FIELD GRADE (Base Price x 1/2): no frills serviceable; simple and functional. Commonly owned by members of the Lower Class (Soc 3-5).
STANDARD GRADE (Base Price): commonly owned by members of the Middle Class (Soc 6-8).
PREMIUM GRADE (Base Price x 3): quality material and finish with expensive accents. Commonly owned by members of the Upper Class (Soc 9-11).
DELUXE GRADE (Base Price x SOC): high grade materials with engraving and exotic finishes. Commonly owned by members of the Social Elite (Soc 12+).
ROYAL GRADE (Base Price x SOC x 2): unique custom item made by the finest craftsmen to the highest standards using the best materials available. Commonly presented as 'gifts of state' [SOC 13 to 15 ONLY]
CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN:
REQUIRED: One complete set of normal 'everyday' clothing.
(Laborer) = Soc 3-5 = Cr 20
(Tradesman) = Soc 6-8 = Cr 40
(Gentleman) = Soc 9-11 = Cr 120
(Aristocrat) = Soc 12-14 = Cr 480
OPTIONAL: One set of Business Casual clothing purchased IN ADDITION to “Normal Clothing”.
(Laborer) = Soc 3-5 = Cr 40
(Tradesman) = Soc 6-8 = Cr 80
(Gentleman) = Soc 9-11 = Cr 240
(Aristocrat) = Soc 12-14 = Cr 960
OPTIONAL: One set of Formal clothing purchased IN ADDITION to “Normal Clothing”.
(Laborer) = Soc 3-5 = Cr 60
(Tradesman) = Soc 6-8 = Cr 120
(Gentleman) = Soc 9-11 = Cr 360
(Aristocrat) = Soc 12-14 = Cr 1440
Real World:
If you want to purchase something from the Real World and want to know its Traveller Price ... 1 Credit = $5 is a rough exchange rate [
1 Credit = $1 in 1977ish when Marc copied prices from magazines if you want to get specific].
He grew up on Beau, but left in his mid-teens. Grew up in an institution (Soc 6), but a nice guy.
