Cyberpunk Sunday - Filter Masks

 

Filter Mask

With the increased air pollution and a mix of various natural and manmade viruses now filling the air a common sight on the street is the filter mask. These are the next steps up from the old fashioned cloth and mesh masks of the path. 

Basics

Each mask is a hard shell that straps onto the wearers head using a strap like those on most goggles. Filter vents are along the sides with disposable filter pads inside that can be changed out. Covering the entirety of the lower face below the eyes with a smooth plastic. High end masks have a built in monitoring system that can tell the wearer what the toxicity level of the air is and how long until the filter pads need to be changed out. 

Filter pads can last up to 100 hours of basic use during regular 'green alert' days. That time can rapidly go down the worse the air quality is. At the worst 'red alert' days they may only last a three to four hours at most.

High end masks can be linked into smart goggles, cyberoptics, cellphone or nearly any other electronics that can give the user and electronic read out. 

Fashion

Lately it's become the trend to have the mask customized with art and designs. Either mass market logos or unique designs tailored by the user. There are small kiosks popping up all over Night City offering services for this, everything from simple laser printing to intricate hand painted work. 

Costs

Basic Filter Mask - 30 eb

Filter Mask with monitoring system - 60 eb

Pack of ten air filters -  1eb

Custom designs - 5 eb for basic mass market designs up to 100eb for custom work.

This material is for use with the Cyberpunk 2020 TTRPG available in pdf and Print On Demand.