- Low Sonic Resistance - Though maintaining a series of protective measures to counter damage from other sources - Project Omega, much like its predecessor, lacks the proper internal padding and components to counteract the effects of sonic-based weapons. While capable of withstanding low-yield bursts, glancing strikes, and even one or two strikes from higher-yield weapons - Project Omega is otherwise incapable of withstanding successive strikes from high-yield weaponry, or even those caused by such weapon emplacements as a Sonic Cannon. Under these circumstances, the armor serves to concentrate and multiply the force of the Sonic burst, effectively bouncing it around internally and potentially liquefying the operator within.
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- Low Ion / EMP Resistance - Though equipped with MIL-GRADE ElectroMag Defense Units to protect specific regions and subsystems within Project Omega - the overall resistance against Ion or EMP-based weaponry is lacking. Thus, Project Omega is still vulnerable to damage from these sources, and, though capable of withstanding minor glancing blows or lower-yield weapon bursts, higher-yield bursts - such as those from a modified Jawa Ion Cannon or similar weaponry, or a focused EMP-burst - would have a similar effect as seen in the predecessor model. Successive or high-yield bursts would thus render systems either inert or catastrophically damaged - and in turn - would effectively trap the operator inside of their armor.
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- Cumbersome - Similar to its predecessor, Project Omega requires a potential operator to undergo additional endurance training and physical standards on top of the specialized training required to properly operate the suit in its entirety. Unlike other armors - which are simply donned and more easily accessible - the cumbersome nature of the armor, mixed with the advanced systems and delicate subsystems - renders it next to useless to those without the appropriate training - this is even taking into consideration the assistance provided by the Power-Assisted Servos located throughout the suit.
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- Servo Vulnerability -While the bulk of the servos are held internally - there are some minor gaps in armor coverage that can be exploited to damage these servos or the servos could be rendered inoperable, even when protected by a MIL-GRADE ElectroMag Defense Unit. In the event that the servo is damaged, operating Project Omega becomes next to impossible - and requires the greatest feat of strength to even move an arm, let alone be capable of walking in the suit. In this event, Project Omega would effectively be rendered dead in the water.
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- Very Heavy - Though constructed of considerably lighter materials than its predecessor - Project Omega is still a heavier suit of armor than what can be considered the standard across the galaxy. This makes its deployment planetside which is dominated by geographical features such as Mud, Sandy, and Gravelly Soil, Bogs, or similar such features highly discouraged. This is due in part to the simple fact that the armor can easily become trapped or mired in these environments - with the potential of rendering the armor completely immobile - and in other cases, without proper preparations, can potentially lead to Project Omega sinking into these terrain features - and in turn - either suffocating or drowning the operator within.
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- Venting Ports - As a means to handle the higher heat output of certain internal systems and to prevent overheating in general, a series of venting ports are located on the back of the suit. However, it should be noted that these ports can be damaged, and in the process of such, would cause the heat to build up within the suit. This would not only damage the internal systems producing the heat, but it could also likewise have catastrophic effects on the operator of Project Omega.
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- Secondary Guidance Thrusters - An external system that is often added when Project Omega is outfitted with a paired Jump Pack attachment - this system provides additional guidance, control, and thrust to the operator. However, it is also vulnerable to damage - either from conventional weaponry, ion, or EMP attacks. In the event that one or both of these secondary thrusters were damaged, the result could be catastrophic - from dropping an operator out of the sky unexpectedly, to resulting in them losing control and crashing Project Omega into any nearby surface, including the ground.
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- Patience my young Padawan - Sharing similar attributes to the armor worn by the Galactic Empire's Purge Troopers - Project Omega is capable of withstanding limited damage from a Lightsaber as well as being able to handle even glancing blows. However, this does not mean that the armor is entirely impervious or otherwise incapable of being damaged by a Lightsaber. Much like Qui-Gon Jinn cutting through blast doors - A lightsaber thrust directly into the armor would have a similar, devastating effect when employed against the armor.
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- Restraint Limiter - As a means to further assist in the operation of Project Omega - in addition to its Power-Assisted Servos - a Myomer Actuation System was installed into the suit. This system - when utilized in armor such as Project Omega - while capable of providing greater strength and speed, requires that certain restraints are put into place to prevent damage, either to the suit or its operator. If this limiter were damaged or disabled - such in the case of an Ion or EMP strike - the potential of harm to the operator and Project Omega increase, and in turn, the actuator itself would be rendered stuck in a 'relaxed' position, resulting in further complications when it comes to operating Project Omega.
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- Processor Burnout - Utilizing Omnisiah class Hybrid Processors to assist operators of Project Omega to handle the large quantities of data produced by their internal and external systems - these processors are known to run extremely hot and require cooling to prevent them from becoming damaged or damaging other internal systems. In the event that the venting ports are damaged or the suit is damaged in such a means as to prevent the heat from being bled off, the processor and surrounding components would become damaged to the point of being rendered useless - greatly compromising Project Omega's capabilities of processing data gathered through utilizing the suits Scomp-Link, or properly processing information from the Anq-Y Optics Suite.
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- Power Cabling - Located not out of necessity though rather out of chance - a set of power cabling is easily spotted located on the back of Project Omega. Though the cabling is armored, it is still exposed and has the potential of being damaged during standard operations of Project Omega. In this instance, the damaged cabling could potentially cause power fluctuations and malfunctions within the suit to those systems that require power - effectively rendering many systems inert and potentially shutting off power to the entire suit.
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- Tokai Comm Encryption - Project Omega is equipped with a sophisticated encrypted communication system that allows their transmissions - both internal and external vocalization - to be difficult to understand, such as when Death Troopers communicate. Though this ensures their communications are encrypted, it presents a downside - in that - those without the Tokai Comm Encryption unit within their own systems are incapable of understanding any communications sent by those that have a Tokai Comm Encryption installed. This means, that anyone wishing to communicate and understand said communications with Project Omega, must also possess this important piece of technology.
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- Biological and Chemical Seal - While Project Omega provides protection against biological and chemical agents, it should be noted that this does not permit Project Omega - more specifically, its operate - to actively operate for any length of duration in an environment that is otherwise hazardous to their species physiological requirements (i.e. Project Omega would not permit a Human Operative to operate on a planet such as Gand, whose atmosphere is comprised of Ammonia, without additional life support systems).
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- Non-EVA - Though capable of being sealed for a limited time with the duration being extended based on the configuration of the backpack being worn - Project Omega is not rated to the same standards as a de facto EVA suit and is otherwise incapable of operation in similar environments for prolonged lengths of time - nor is it capable of withstanding certain pressures such as a standard EVA suit.
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- Limited Medical - Though equipped with an Integrated Med-system produced by Breshig War Forge Consolidated - the capabilities of the system are in their own limits as presented by the system itself. While capable of handling minor medical emergencies and basic first aid in the field - it is not an effective replacement for a dedicated medical droid or a fully trained physician. Likewise, the system itself can also be overwhelmed - either from being disabled via an Ion strike or from depleting its limited resources that are carried in the system's containment unit.
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