LA 2020
Campaign notes and scenario hooks for Los Angeles, 2020. The early days of the Cargen invasion — use this as a starting point for factions, locations, and plot arcs in this near-future setting.
LA 2020 Equipment & Availability
Weapons Pricing (2020 Era — Near-Future)
Consumer Grade
- Conventional pistols: 400–1,800 credits
- Conventional rifles: 1,200–4,000 credits
- Shotguns: 600–2,500 credits
Advanced / Corporate Tech
- Early gauss prototypes: 6,000–15,000 credits (rare)
- Precision laser weapons: 8,000–18,000 credits
- High-capacity caseless rifles: 2,500–7,000 credits
Black Market / Military Surplus
- Military-grade weapons: 5,000–25,000 credits
- Stolen tech / experimental: 10,000–50,000 credits
Armor & Protection (2020 Era)
Street Level
| Armor | AR | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced jacket | 4 | 250–600 credits |
| Tactical vest | 7 | 1,200–3,000 credits |
| Police armor | 9 | 2,500–5,500 credits |
Advanced / Corporate
| Armor | AR | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Combat armor | 10 | 6,000–12,000 credits |
| Reinforced tactical | 11 | 10,000–22,000 credits |
| Early powered exoskeleton | 12 | 30,000–80,000 credits |
Ammunition & Power Sources
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard magazine (100 rounds) | 35–100 credits |
| Advanced munitions | 150–400 credits per magazine |
| Energy cells | 400–1,200 credits |
| Power packs (early tech) | 500–1,500 credits |
Tech & Modifications
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic cybernetics | 3,000–10,000 credits |
| Combat enhancements | 15,000–40,000 credits |
| Experimental implants | 25,000–100,000 credits (rare, restricted) |