Ocean Refueling and Law Level

[RKFM]

I thought I had seen somewhere that the law level of a world affects ocean refueling. Can anyone give me a reference to such a 'rule'?

 

[GypsyComet]

Given that Law Level is pretty nebulous when it comes to anything outside of public weapons possession, I'm not sure a unitary "rule" would be of much use. Were I asked, I'd say the following:

For Ocean Refueling on a given world, roll LL or less for a permit to be required. DM's on the roll are Hydro rating -7 (so the less water the more likely a permit is required).

Note that even on worlds where a permit is not required there may be limitations such as "no pump-through", "not within sight of shore", etc.

 

[Gadrin]

Might have more to do with: "Hey, you can't fly over such and such and land there" meaning it has more to do with restricting air-space than pumping.

It might be impossible to enforce on some planets.

Others might not let you zip around just anywhere.

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[boomslang]

Note that even on worlds where a permit is not required there may be limitations such as "no pump-through", "not within sight of shore", etc.

And do not overlook the ref's privilege of at least one gratuitous roll on the "pelagic environment" animal encounter table during dipping operations...

 

[Blue Ghost]

And do not overlook the ref's privilege of at least one gratuitous roll on the "pelagic environment" animal encounter table during dipping operations...

Kinda like a flock of geese getting caught in a turbofan engine... oh wait...

 

[Fersboo]

I remember that in Niven's Fallen Angels, the crew of a ship skimming Earth's atmosphere were shot down by a missle over Greenland.

I would think TL would be as important as LL.

 

[GypsyComet]

Sort of. Outlawing or limiting the practice is one thing. Having an effective response if someone does it illegally is another.