There are several sizes of power cells, designated by letter from AA (the smallest) to F (the largest). Power cells increase in power exponentially. An A cell is 10 times as powerful as a modern AA cell, a B cell has 10 times the power of an A cell, and so on.
AA cell: These tiny cells operate devices with minimal power requirements, like very small robots or brain implants. $1, 0.0005 lbs. (2,000 AA cells weigh 1 lb.)
A cell: These small cells are often used in clothing or consumer goods that require low power outputs. They’re about the size of a watch battery, or postage stamp-sized for flexible cells (see below). $2, 0.005 lbs. (200 A cells weigh 1 lb.)
B cell: These power wearable computers, tiny radios, small tools, and other devices with modest power requirements, including some low-powered weapons. A typical B
cell is the same size as a pistol cartridge or an AA battery. $3, 0.05 lbs.
cell is the same size as a pistol cartridge or an AA battery. $3, 0.05 lbs.
C cell: These are the most common energy source for personal beam weapons, tools and high-power electronics. Equipment designed for larger or smaller cells often has an adapter for C-cell operation. An ultra-tech battlefield may be littered with expended C cells. Each cell is about the same size as a pistol magazine. $10, 0.5 lbs.
D cell: These power military beam weapons and heavy equipment. They are often worn as a separate power pack. They’re about the size of a thick paperback book. $100, 5 lbs. LC4.
E cell: These power small vehicles, battlesuits, support weapons and other power-intensive systems. They’re about the size of a backpack. $2,000, 20 lbs. LC4.
F cell: These power medium or large vehicles and cannon-sized beam weapons. They’re about the size of a compact car engine. $20,000, 200 lbs. LC4.
Non-Rechargeable Power Cells (TL9-12)
Normal power cells are assumed to be rechargeable.
Non-rechargeable cells are also available. They last twice as long, or provide twice as many shots, but may not be refueled or recharged.