Yes, the RaShin energy rifle is something RaShin SOLDATs would use to oppress the populace. The Espatiers probably use T3 gear manufactured by Trinity.<br/><br/>The quality of starting gear is partly determined by your skill level, partly by the tech level of your starting system. and partly by GM fiat. I'll say you can have a military grade T2 energy weapon and a military grade T1 armor. Not quite the same gear you used in the Corps, but good enough to keep you alive.