Antarian Ranger/Silver Jedi Knight Armor (Work in Progress)

[Vladimir Kirov]

Looking for opinions on the image I like the second myself but majority rules

Intent: To provide the members of the Silver Jedi Order at Knight rank and above, and their counterparts in the Antarian Rangers, with a lightweight and durable set of armor capable of withstanding lightsaber combat, energy/ballistic attacks, and overall increasing the wearer's life expectancy in combat.
Development Thread: (Not mandatory on creation, but helps give insight to a submission and shows effort. If not included, depending on the submission, a development thread might be asked for before final judgement)
Manufacturer: Silver Engineering
Model: Paladin-model armor system
Affiliation: The Order of the Silver Jedi (Knights and above, Antarian Rangers)
Modularity: Design changes available for Jedi/Ranger variants
Production: Minor
Material: Armorweave Body glove, Phrik-Plastoid alloy lined with a layer of Terentatek Hide
Description: The Paladin-model armor system is a very durable, yet lightweight design hailing from the minds of the Jedi Guardians, Antarian Rangers, and engineering personnel at Silver Engineering. The armor's design is entirely unique and is meant to be worn mainly in combat situations. Although the Paladin-model armor looks neatly finished and simple on the outside, it's much more complex on the interior.

[SIZE=12pt]The Helmet:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]The headgear of the Paladin-model armor system is most notably worn by the Antarian Rangers. Although the HUD interface and direct uplink to the HoloNet and command channels seems enticing to the Jedi wearers, they often opt-out of this design point by saying "The Force is my HUD" and so, they don't generally wear it. The inside of it is lightly padded with cotton, polyester, and a minor bottom layering of armorweave for comfort. The armor itself is constructed like the rest of the armor: a Phrik-Plastoid alloy with a very thin layering of Trentatek hide. If one is utilizing the helmet, they have access to the following features:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=12pt]Heads-Up Display (HUD) - Data readings, integrated datapad interface[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]HoloNet Uplink - For broadcasting, receiving, and storing information. Only encrypted when stored.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Motion Sensor - Up to a 10m range, only detects lifeforms of the size and shape of a humanoid[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]IFF Sensor - Automatically registers IFF entry in back of armor. Outlines friendlies in blue, civilians in green, and enemies in red. This is done through an optical and neural integration system.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]TAS - Target Acquisition System, assists wearer in increasing accuracy when using firearms. Done through optical and neural integration system.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Internal Comlink - Encrypted signal, up to a 10km range.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Infrared Camera – Operate in dark environments[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Air Filtration – Can filter toxins out of the air to maintain safe oxygen levels[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Polarised Visor – Can detect flaring of lights and changes polarization to suit the environment[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Oxygen supply system – In case of a loss of oxygen the suit can provide 7 minutes of breathable air.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]The Armor:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]The armor of the Paladin-model armor is quite unique with its layering and placement design. The plating of the armor is constructed of a Phrik-Plastoid alloy with a very thin layering of Terentatek hide underneath. Although it sounds quite heavy, it's actually not. The Phrik-Plastoid weave provides the wearer significant protection from lightsaber, energy, and ballistic weaponry. The Terentatek hide also offer protection, but in a more mystical way: Force attacks. Given its dark nature, it is extremely imperative for all wearer's to know that they are more likely to succumb to the darkside when wearing this armor.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Since the Terentatek hide derives from ancient, dark monster, the risks are quite real. In order to retain their immunity of Force based attacks, their dark energy had to be confined to thin layers. This is also why the Paladin-model armor isn't available to Padawan level learners. A mishap with the armor testing upon a Padawan ended with the student saying the "armor talked to him," and "told him secrets about the dark." The Antarian Ranger for the most part do no use this version of this armor for fear of the effects it will have on their unguarded minds. Those that do opt to use this version of the armor are required to undergo monthly psychological testing to ensure they are not being enticed by the dark taint that remains in the hide.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]As for the bodyglove, it's solely comprised of armorweave. Although it's best suited for countering energy-based attacks, it only offers very limited protection when it comes to ballistics or lightsabers. The bodyglove can be seen on some areas of the armor, particularly the joint areas, in order to provide greater comfort and maneuverability to the wearer. These are the main high profile weak spots and can be exploited to the extreme if done correctly.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]All in all, it's a durable and generally lightweight set of armor for use by the Order of the Silver Jedi. Given the dark nature of one of its armor components, it's a fair price to pay when being used in combat, especially for a Jedi. Most Masters are easily able to subdue it, as well are Knights. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Pros:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=12pt]Fully Lightsaber resistant[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Good protection against both energy and ballistic attacks[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Protection against Force based attacks (Jedi variant)[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Electronic features (w/ helmet)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Cons:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=12pt]Numerous weak spots in joint areas[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Dark taint of using Terentatek hide (Jedi variant)[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Lack of Force attack protection (Ranger variant)[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]No space for attachable items, utility belt is built-in[/SIZE]

Classification: Multipurpose
Weight: 10 kg
Quality: 9
Other Feature(s): (anything else that distinguishes this armor not applicable within the other categories)

 

[Lok Jorunn]

Intent: To replace the ranger armor currently utilized by the Antarian Rangers and Jedi Knights of the Silver Jedi Order with a more distinctive and protective set of armor specifically designed for their mission profiles while at the same time maintaining its’ lightweight manufacture

Intent: To provide the members of the Silver Jedi Order at Knight rank and above, and their counterparts in the Antarian Rangers, with a lightweight and durable set of armor capable of withstanding lightsaber combat, energy/ballistic attacks, and overall increasing the wearer's life expectancy in combat.

Affiliation: Silver Jedi/Antarian Rangers

Affiliation: The Order of the Silver Jedi (Knights and above, Antarian Rangers)

Description: (Include some strengths and weaknesses here. At least a paragraph is desired, but not absolutely mandatory. Describe some of the history behind the submission. Give us some idea of how it might perform its function, what it excels against and what some limitations of it are.)

Description: The Paladin-model armor system is a very durable, yet lightweight design hailing from the minds of the Jedi Guardians, Antarian Rangers, and engineering personnel at Silver Engineering. The armor's design is entirely unique and is meant to be worn mainly in combat situations. Although the Paladin-model armor looks neatly finished and simple on the outside, it's much more complex on the interior.

The Helmet:
The headgear of the Paladin-model armor system is most notably worn by the Antarian Rangers. Although the HUD interface and direct uplink to the HoloNet and command channels seems enticing to the Jedi wearers, they often opt-out of this design point by saying "The Force is my HUD" and so, they don't generally wear it. The inside of it is lightly padded with cotton, polyester, and a minor bottom layering of armorweave for comfort. The armor itself is constructed like the rest of the armor: a Phrik-Plastoid alloy with a very thin layering of Trentatek hide. If one is utilizing the helmet, they have access to the following features:

• Heads-Up Display (HUD) - Data readings, integrated datapad interface
• HoloNet Uplink - For broadcasting, receiving, and storing information. Only encrypted when stored.
• Motion Sensor - Up to a 10m range, only detects lifeforms of the size and shape of a humanoid
• IFF Sensor - Automatically registers IFF entry in back of armor. Outlines friendlies in blue, civilians in green, and enemies in red. This is done through an optical and neural integration system.
• TAS - Target Acquisition System, assists wearer in increasing accuracy when using firearms. Done through optical and neural integration system.
• Internal Comlink - Encrypted signal, up to a 10km range.

The Armor:
The armor of the Paladin-model armor is quite unique with its layering and placement design. The plating of the armor is constructed of a Phrik-Plastoid alloy with a very thin layering of Terentatek hide underneath. Although it sounds quite heavy, it's actually not. The Phrik-Plastoid weave provides the wearer significant protection from lightsaber, energy, and ballistic weaponry. The Terentatek hide also offer protection, but in a more mystical way: Force attacks. Given its dark nature, it is extremely imperative for all wearer's to know that they are more likely to succumb to the darkside when wearing this armor.

Since the Terentatek hide derives from ancient, dark monster, the risks are quite real. In order to retain their immunity of Force based attacks, their dark energy had to be confined to thin layers. This is also why the Paladin-model armor isn't available to Padawan level learners. A mishap with the armor testing upon a Padawan ended with the student saying the "armor talked to him," and "told him secrets about the dark." The Antarian Ranger version of this armor doesn't field Terentatek hide for fear of them being enticed by the dark forces.

As for the bodyglove, it's solely comprised of armorweave. Although it's best suited for countering energy-based attacks, it only offers very limited protection when it comes to ballistics or lightsabers. The bodyglove can be seen on some areas of the armor, particularly the joint areas, in order to provide greater comfort and maneuverability to the wearer. These are the main high profile weak spots and can be exploited to the extreme if done correctly.

All in all, it's a durable and generally lightweight set of armor for use by the Order of the Silver Jedi. Given the dark nature of one of its armor components, it's a fair price to pay when being used in combat, especially for a Jedi. Most Masters are easily able to subdue it, as well are Knights.

Pros:

• Fully Lightsaber resistant
• Good protection against both energy and ballistic attacks
• Protection against Force based attacks (Jedi variant)
• Electronic features (w/ helmet)

Cons:

• Numerous weak spots in joint areas
• Dark taint of using Terentatek hide (Jedi variant)
• Lack of Force attack protection (Ranger variant)
• No space for attachable items, utility belt is built-in

Classification: (Anti-Blaster, Anti-Ballistic, Multipurpose, Other)

Classification: Multipurpose

Quality: (Class-1 through Class-10 determines The armor's ultimate reliability, stopping power and strength via design and creation method. A rating of 10 being comparable to Mandalore's armor, and a rating of 1 being comparable to makeshift armor, rate yours within those boundaries. Another comparison you could make; 1-4 corresponds to light armor, 5-7 corresponds to medium armor, with 8-10 being considered heavy)

Quality: 9

 

[Syn]

this is going to need one to two preferably three dev threads. Getting all the parts and assembling the armor.

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

That is the idea yes. Sorry was responding from my phone earlier so my response was necessarily short, near impossible to post anything from that thing. Anyway, I read through, I was thinking perhaps we could change the requirement from Rangers not wearing it to Rangers who opt to line their armor with the hide would have to do regular psychological examinations to confirm the armor is not having any negative effects on them.

The benefits of the hide would be more pronounced for a non force user who has no other means of defending themselves against force based attacks.

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

Edited as per recommendations [member="Lok Jorunn"] and [member="Syn"]

As for Dev Threads we will certainly have to make the good quality to get this approved.

Dromund Kaas would be the most logical place for us to hunt our Terentateks due to it's proximity to Voss and the probability that they can be coaxed out of hiding on that world. We would have to establish it as a long term operation so we may want to try to negotiate with the Mandalorians for access as it falls in their territory.

Phrik our nearest option is Bastion or the Roche Asteroids or Gromas 16. By the looks of it Bastion belongs to the Mandalorians, the Roche Asteroids belong to the Republic and Gromas 16 is currently unclaimed though near both the Republic and the Mandalorians. It may be best to negotiate with the Republic and help them establish a dominion of Gromas giving us mining rights for our assistance as it would be difficult for us to properly defend the planet if we took it ourselves.

Once the ore and hide are acquired our next step would be a dev thread to combine all these compounds into a full set of armor, I would figure a good lab and field test of the armor would be appropriate.

Thoughts?

 

[Syn]

We don't have to go to Kaas, help finish Shri-tal and the world has the creatures on it.
http://starwarsrp.net/topic/32496-shri-tal-part-2/ here is the draft we need more culture and some more added to major locations.

http://starwarsrp.net/topic/32347-shri-tal/ here is the factory sub itself and parts have been getting filled in. We need Daily Life and Military sections filled in to finish it and then the silver jedi will have a world with several things that could come in handy

[member="Vladimir Kirov"]

 

[Lok Jorunn]

[member="Vladimir Kirov"], [member="Rasu Gan"]
As for that third development thread, why don't we just turn our first dominion into a field test or something? We could do a little political-economic discussion with the planetary government, tell them about some of our products, and then show them some of our newest stuff. That way, we'd be killing two stones with one bird.

[member="Syn"]
Perhaps you could put Phrik on Shri-Tal? We could set up a mining operation there for expanded trade and economic prosperity.

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

That could work though it would mean we would either really have to push hard to get these two other dev threads knocked out or delay the dominion as we couldn't really do them out of order.

[member="Lok Jorunn"]

 

[Syn]

[member="Lok Jorunn"] If you can make a good and reasonable case for Phrik to be on the planet please. I already have that place packed with a great deal and this will be smack bad in the silver jedi territory. This was made as a silver jedi world for them to get some very nice things.

 

[Syn]

Major Exports: <What other planets frequently buy from this planet. Tourism is an option. Restricted substances require a thorough rationale and potentially some form of development thread, and multiple restricted substances likely would not be approved.>

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

As Shri-Tal is nearly approved that is our best bet for Terentatek hide, I am thinking a mix of a dominion and dev thread there would be appropriate.

I still think our best bet for Phrik is Gromas 16 unless someone else has a suggestion.

Our third dev thread could very well just be our dominion already planned

Also it was suggested in Skype earlier we consider thin outer layer of hide, phrik, thin inner layer of hide to maximize the benefits the hide would offer. That kind of configuration would obviously require a more substantial dev thread but I agree with the concept behind it.

[member="Syn"] [member="Lok Jorunn"] [member="Rasu Gan"]

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

http://starwarsrp.net/topic/32680-jedi-aide-request/#entry462538

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

Editted helmet a bit to include the following:

• [SIZE=12pt]Infrared Camera – Operate in dark environments[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Air Filtration – Can filter toxins out of the air to maintain safe oxygen levels[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Polarised Visor – Can detect flaring of lights and changes polarization to suit the environment[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=12pt]Oxygen supply system – In case of a loss of oxygen the suit can provide 7 minutes of breathable air.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]And modified description to allow the use of armor including hide by Rangers under certain conditions.[/SIZE]

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

well I like the first picture...

better late then never, besides I have no idea what you are talking about. and proud of it...

 

[Vladimir Kirov]

I'll save the second one for my personal armor with another character.