Matt the Radar Tech
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CHISS COMMANDO ARMOR
(Chiss Commando Armor without fractal-pattern coating)
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To sub specialized armor for the Chiss Commandos unit (both PC and NPC)
- Image Source: artstation.com
- Canon Link: Chiss Commandos, Fractal-Pattern Armor, Fractal-Pattern Coating
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: Medium Armor
- Manufacturer: Chiss Ascendancy
- Model: CCU-01a
- Affiliation: Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet; Chiss Commandos
- Modularity: Yes; some customization available, such as mission specific weaponry or items (canon or sub)
- Production: Limited
- Material: Duraplast Armor with EMP-Resistant Underlay, Duranex-Thinsuit Bodyglove, Servo-Enhanced Articulators, Passive Sound Dampers, Military-Grade Systems and Components
- Classification: Special Ops Armor
- Weight: Heavy
- Resistances:
- Blasters: High
- Kinetics: Average
- Lightsabers: Low
- Sonic: Average
- Vibro-weapons: Low
- EMP/Ion: Average
- Environment/Extremes: High
- Corrosive: Low
- Helmet:Military HUD (includes Rangefinder, Multi-Frequency target and acquisition system & Multi-Spectral target assessor)
- Sonic dampener & Annunciator
- Broadband antenna & Comlink (with encryption module)
- Combat sensor, Sensor mapper & Life form scanner
- Signal Interceptor
- Combat, Pineal Eye, Visual, Motion, Thermal & Audio Sensors
- Infrared, Radar & X-Ray visual modes
- Enviro Filter, Rebreather, Oxygen Filter & Oxygen Tank (30 Minute Supply)
- Flash Detector optics
- Armored Demolition Pack (contains Vape Charges) or Flight Pack Slot (canon or sub item)
- Micrel Power Cell (back)
- Retractable Knuckle-Blade
- Gauntlet Weapon Slot 1 (canon or sub item)
- Net Launcher (chemical, fiber or razor net options; built into gauntlet)
- Gauntlet Weapon Slot 1 (canon or sub item)
- Fractal-Pattern Cloak Compartment (retractable)
- Grappling Hook Launchers (2) & High Tension Wire
- Flares (2) & Medpacs (2) & Anti-Corrosive Spray
- Combat de-ionizer & Blast energy sink
- Anti-security blade & EMP disruptor & Field disruptor overloader
- Shield Slot 1 (canon or sub item)
- Hermetically Sealed & Self-Sealing Foam
- Servo-Enhanced Articulators
- Passive Sound Dampers
- Fractal-Pattern coating (optional)
- Versatile armor, with equipment options and mission-specific load-outs being easily adjusted.
- Vacuum sealed, environmentally protected, able to self-seal to prevent protection loss.
- Servo-Enhanced Articulators assist with improved speed and strength, allowing for peak humanoid performance in relation to the wearer.
- Able to run near-silent, due to passive sound dampers throughout suit.
- Low resistance to lightsabers and vibro-weapons.
- Damage to servo-enhancers will result in performance improvement ceasing, and wearer being slower than typical medium armor users due to higher weight.
- Vulnerable to sustained heavy blaster fire.
- Vulnerable to corrosive damage.
- Vulnerable to damage in joints of armor.
- Requires Chiss Commando training regimen to be completed for full effective use, especially the servo-enhancers.
- Micrel cells require replacement after extended combat use.
The CCU-01a is specialized armor designed from the ground up to serve as a versatile, medium-type, military-grade armament. The inclusion of some additional weight, such as the armored demolition pack, means this armor is on the heavier end of the medium armor spectrum; and without servo-enhancement, wearers will be mildly slower than more typical medium armored opponents.
The systems included in the helmet allow for an array of operative information, which requires specific training to utilize fully. The weapon load-out is adaptable, allowing for Chiss Commandos to equip gear as required, or to fulfill specialist roles in a squad. The armor itself blends a balanced mixture of stealth capability with protection to more common weapon types in galactic circulation; however, to further assist with the former, numerous passive sound dampers have been placed strategically throughout the armor, to better remain near-silent, even at increased movement speeds.
Wanting to provide as many advantages as possible, but while maintaining a need for quick and silent action, the Chiss technicians opted for segmented servo-enhancers placed primarily within limb plating, which gives increased strength and speed - roughly equivalent to peak physical performance, relative to humanoid size and shape.
In order to deal with a range of environment extremes and changes, the armor boasts a fully sealed thinsuit layer, as well as the ability to self-seal with foam. Additionally, the helmet of each Commando offers a range of systems for allowing regular breathing, even in toxic or no oxygen situations. The internal oxygen supply allows for up to thirty minutes of air.
Each Commando has the option to utilize an Armored Demolition Pack or a flight pack. The demo pack is an upgraded form of the original demolition satchel, and has several systems in place that allow improved operation efficiency, and are engineered to compliment a Commando's tasks. The pack provides an automated tracking arm, which can switch between infrared targeting lasers for improved firing solutions in conjunction with the HUD; it can also activate a searchlight, a strobe light, and serves as a secure armored housing for delicate items or equipment - such as vape charges.
Finally, Chiss Commandos can utilize the specialized fractal-pattern coating on their armor; they are the only division of the CEDF that has access to this coating.
