Laser Scopes


Rules Questions


What kind of light do laser scopes emit? Are the lasers visible when you are targeting, or can they be made infrared or ultraviolet? If others have the senses to see whatever light the scope uses, does it break stealth?


Interesting question. Since the laser scope entery doesn't clarify or state a reduction to stealth I would say no it doesn't. I understnd the spirit of the question. If I was the GM I would use the visibility as flavour. The attack missed (Bad role or something) they notice the dot at the last moment and shift, or if my bad guys has one I might allow them a perception to notice the dot to be aware they are in danger. I did use a sniper as an enviromental trap in one mission, anyone left in the open had a chance to be the snipers target.

A laser scope functions as a sniper scope with additional laser targeting capabilities. Activating or deactivating a laser scope is a move action. An active laser scope reduces penalties due to range and AC bonuses from cover by 4. You can add the nightvision capabilities of a nightvision scope to a laser scope for an extra 1,000 credits.

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