Enemy Detector

Description: This massive tauren device looks vaguely spider-like. Eight thin legs expand outward from a central platform. The legs end in flat discs that amplify vibrations on the ground. When not in use, the legs fold up against the platform, but the machine is still exceptionally huge and bulky. Operation: Activating the enemy detector requires 5 rounds and a DC 20 Use T echnological Device check. The legs are extended outward and placed carefully on smooth, flat surfaces, and vibration-sensing devices are connected to the central platform. When fully operational, the device occupies a 15-foot area. All squares other than the central one must be smooth, level and free of obstructions. In many cases, the user may need to clear some of these squares, extending the device's activation time. Note that if the device is already fully extended and set up, switching it on is only a full-round action. All stages of activation provoke attacks of opportunity . Once the enemy detector is activated, the operator must stand on the central platform, hands and feet planted firmly on the vibration-amplifying pads. While doing this, he possesses the tremorsense ability (see the Monster Guide, Chapter 5: Monster T ypes, Subtypes and Abilities, "T remorsense") to a range of 60 feet. This applies to ground vibrations only, not aquatic ones. However, if the operator takes any action other than a free action, he loses this ability until he remains still again for one complete round. Fuel: An enemy detector uses 1 vial of liquid phlogiston for every 8 hours of continuous operation. Hardness 5; 40 hp; Size Medium (deactivated) or Huge (activated); W eight 600 lb.; MR 2; TS 3; Craft DC 38; Price 788 gp. Energy Polarizer