Type:
Survival gear Commonly used as a last resort “life raft” on spaceships, an emergency bubble is made of advanced smart materials and comes in a portable package that can be quickly inflated (1 Action Turn) around the user, usually inside an airlock. The bubble has a 5-meter diameter and can comfortably accommodate 4 people. It maintains 1 atmosphere of pressure in a vacuum, protect the inhabitants from temperatures ranging from -175 to 140∘ C, and provide light, breathable air and water and food recycling for up to four human-sized inhabitants, using its built in maker (p. 327). It features a simple airlock, carries an emergency distress beacon (below), and can be transparent, opaque, or polarized. It is powered by a small nuclear battery and also includes comfortable inflatable furniture.
Cost:
Moderate