Friar_Tuk says:
Speaking of which: Comlinks. Are we assumed to have these, or are they an item we need to make sure we purchase?
Great question.
All players should assume that characters have:
- appropriate clothing (this is basic clothing - not powered armor)
- one weapon
- 2 stimpacks
- personal commlink
- personal datapad
...without dipping into personal funds. Mechanics and Doctors should assume they have a Medpac or a Toolkit as appropriate.
THEN spend your money.