Open Use Armor Trade Group Paratrooper Armor

[Darasuum]

TRADE GROUP PARATROOPER ARMOR

TYPE
Light.

COVERAGE
• Head: Plastoid helmet protecting front and back of the head and neck.
• Torso: Plastoid plates protecting chest and abdomen.
• Back: Plastoid plates protecting upper and lower back.

FUNCTIONS​

Function 1: Jetpack (back)

• Jet packs are back mounted units used by elite troops increase their mobility on the battlefield. The jet pack's maximum speed is 50 kph and it carries fuel for up to five minutes of continuous flight (flight mode), but can also be fired in short bursts triggered by jumping (combat mode). The wearer can control the system to switch between modes and/or disengage it from their armor via wrist controls. These packs are cumbersome, adding an additional 8kg for the average human (larger individuals will have heavier jet packs to support their weight). While the fuel is stable enough not to explode, direct hits from weapons can trigger the system inadvertently, after which it is rendered useless.
• Force User Compatible?: No

Function 2: Armorweave Accessory (throughout)

• Most often in the form of a heavy cape, skirt, or underlay beneath armor, armor weave provides some protection against the penetrating effects of shrapnel from explosives and other unpowered high velocity impacts, with only a small amount of bleed through damage (bruising or very minor wounds). It offers no protection against kinetic impact or energy, vibroweapons, or similar "powered" weapons. Having more than one accessory (example: Cape + underweave) provides no additional effect.
• Force User Compatible?: Yes

Function 3: Inertial dampeners (beneath covered areas)

• Integrated Inertial dampeners help reduce impacts imparted wearers body, situated under the armor panels, they help the absorb the shock of weapon impact through the armor and most other forms of blunt force trauma, for example, a fall or impact that might have fractured bones would only give them intense bruising.
• Force User Compatible?: No

DESCRIPTION​

The Perlemian Trade Group or just "The Trade Group" has solidified their military strength as of late. Many of their funds have gone into improving the equipment and gear their members use on the day to day. A respected sight among their ranks are the Skyborne Corps, a paratrooper unit specializing in aerial operations.

The Paratrooper armor primarily relies on a sleek jetpack design to maneuver around in the field. Sometimes this is swapped out with magnetic boots if operating in zero gravity or another type thruster pack. Each of the suits can be customized for mission specific needs. Only the helmet, front torso and back are protected, to prioritizing vital areas while allowing for maximum mobility in the field.

The rest of a trooper's body is protected by armorweave and relatively thin protective padding. This helps against some environmental threats or hostile attacks and work in concert with functions that work in vacuum to prevent the loss of breathable air. Inertial dampeners were added to the design to help mitigate injuries when traveling at high speeds though it also serves to protect the wearer when directly engaging with an enemy. The fourth and fifth function are often selected based off the the mission requirements.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. This armor design is only available to elite members of the Perlemian Trade Group. These are considered a type of Trooper Armor with influences from Clone Wars era armor and Mandalorian Armor designs. They will certainly draw attention in public for a variety of reasons.

INTENT​

This is one of the types of units in the Perlemian Trade Group. They will be used as NPCs or can be worn by PCs if acquired IC unless they are a legitimate member of the Perlemian Trade Group.