External Power Source Required

If/Then – Requires External Power Source

Used for high-powered equipment that draws directly from the vehicle or power grid.

Cost: -1 Point per die
Effect: This power or weapon requires a vehicle or fixed power source to operate.

• If mounted on a vehicle or ship, it functions normally as long as the vehicle is powered on.
• If the vehicle is turned off, disabled, or the weapon is removed, it becomes inoperable unless connected to a suitable power source (e.g., industrial generator, facility wall socket).
• Characters cannot fire the weapon on foot unless they’re carrying or connected to such a power source, and even then, it's likely to be stationary and impractical in combat.

Common Uses: This flaw is ideal for mounted weapons like cannons, or large-scale tech modules that are not self-contained systems.
Roleplaying Implications: Firing such a weapon outside of a vehicle may require time, tools, and setup effort. The GM may declare it impossible without contextually appropriate equipment.