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[RFC] Hardsuits.
 
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The Soviet MARS marine units use hardsuits of similar design - and obviously the same inspiration - but the capabilities and production are very different. For one thing, the VVS suits aren't bespoke; most of the components are mass-produced and interchangeable (on the theory that since MARS units are intended to be combat units, replacement of damaged gear needs to be paramount). MARS hardsuits also aren't space-independent, they have limited maneuvering capability but can't travel distance like the Stingray design. Also, the armor plating in VVS hardsuits is Battle Inconel, a not quite as 'tankable' alloy[1]. They also remove some of the odder quirks from the source material - like high heels. (Because really?)

[1] Used in the hulls of VVS combat aerospacecraft, Battle Inconel is a nickel alloy that is light and can suck up heat and some forms of kinetic energy like woah. Not quite as tough as battlesteel, though; it wears pretty quickly.
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[RFC] Hardsuits. - by Dartz - 12-24-2010, 02:50 AM
[No subject] - by LynnInDenver - 12-24-2010, 03:41 AM
[No subject] - by robkelk - 12-24-2010, 06:04 AM
[No subject] - by Dartz - 12-24-2010, 06:45 AM
[No subject] - by M Fnord - 12-24-2010, 07:04 AM
[No subject] - by LynnInDenver - 12-24-2010, 08:22 AM
[No subject] - by Cobalt Greywalker - 12-24-2010, 10:26 PM
[No subject] - by Dartz - 12-27-2010, 08:30 AM
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