148.1.a. While on the Board. 148.1.a.1. Gear can only be played to a player's Base unless an effect specifies otherwise. 148.1.a.2. Gear and their details are Public Information while on the Board. 148.1.a.3. Gear can be chosen, affected, or manipulated by spells, effects, or game actions that specify Gear. 148.1.a.4. Gear can be Killed. See rule 428. Kill for more information.