Outrider Scout Armor

[Star Wars Legacies]

Outrider Scout Armor​

A common sight in rougher parts of the Galaxy, Outrider scout armor and its knockoffs and variants serve well the needs of many hyperspace explorers and planetary surveyors, along with the occasional bounty hunter and military scout. The simple and durable base system and the roomy helmet makes the system easily modifiable for different physiologies or individual needs. This design simplicity, along with its affordability, means it is most commonly found in use among pioneering scout and exploration services in the Outer Rim and Unknown Regions, where its features are most useful.

The armor consists of an abrasion and tear resistant body suit topped with protective duraplast plates on the chest and back, as well as knees pads and shin guards-this provides protection in the areas most likely to be struck by small predators, as well as giving some protection against the rigors of navigating rough terrain. It is capped with a helmet which seals the bodysuit around the neck. The body suit is sealed and insulated, which regulates the wearers body temperature in harsh environments and provides some protection against atmospheric contaminants, but it does not protect against extreme heat or cold for extended periods and is not rated for vacuum exposure. The suit is water resistant, but full immersion is not recommended. Most models come equipped with a weather resistant poncho (available in a variety of colors) as a bonus.

LEGALITY​

Legal. Commonly available on the open market and acceptable in civilized systems.​

Type and Coverage

Type: Medium Armor.

Coverage:

• Head: A sturdy, fully enclosed helmet.
• Chest: "Over the head" style duraplast chest protection
• Back: The back piece for the "Over the head" style duraplast chest piece
• Feet: Plastoid shinguards

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Functions​

Function 1: Scouter HUD

• The Outrider's helmet incorporates a simple HUD capable of displaying summaries of the environmental data collected by the suits integral Scout computer when the two are connected by the supplied cable. It also sports an internal compass display and a 3x rangefinder manipulated via a knob on the front left exterior of the helmet.

Function 2: Scout Computer

• A simple computer contained in a small chest mounted box. The computers sensors collect a variety of environmental data, including temperature and humidity, atmosphere composition, dangerous toxin presence, and other information useful for determining the safety of unfamiliar worlds. When connected to the helmet via a supplied connection cable, the computer records everything the user sees, hears, and says, and transmits this and all collected readings to any designated receiver within 100km. If the unit is incapable of transmitting, all data is instead stored for later manual download.

Function 3: Filter

• The helmets prominent "snout" contains a small filter. Filters are bulky attachments to a helmet, or function as part of a mask, that filter out environmental contaminants such as smoke or most toxins. They are susceptible to caustic substances and damage. The Outriders filter unit also provides the wearer with a minty fresh scent.

Function 4: Environment seal

• While it is not rated for extended exposure to extreme hazards, the Outrider's body suit (when combined with the helmet) can protect the wearer from the effects of environmental toxins and hazardous atmospheres for up to 5 posting rounds.