Argus OM-4 Ore-Master Material Scanner
Standard handheld mineral and material analyser for salvage and prospecting
The OM-4 is the standard handheld material scanner for prospectors, salvage crews, and refinery field-staff. Reads material composition through 30 m of air or about 1 m of solid cover, with full-element breakdown out to trace isotopes. It identifies ore grades, alloy types, polymer formulations, and the common contraband signatures (gunpowder residue, recreational chems, unlicensed aug-parts). Registered on the Kadiss when powered; the unit logs each ID for Argus's metallurgy database, which is the quiet reason Argus ships the OM-4 so cheap, because it is a planet-wide scan-collection array that pays for itself.
Rules Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | gear-electronics |
| Effect | +15 to mineral/material ID checks; 30m air range or 1m cover; full-element breakdown; 12-hour cell |
| Function | Handheld mineral/material composition analyser |
| Kadiss Signature | legit |
| Manufacturer | Argus |
| Rek Cost | 2400 |
| Tech Tier | spacer |
| Weight | 1.5 |