ARMORS IN 2020

Here is a list of body protections available in the world of Cyberpunk 2020. As you will see, the value of the protections has been modified from the one given in the original rules. The proposed values make "civil" armors more reasonable : a "light" garment in all probability can't stop a 44 Magnum bullet. Thus, no doubt, the 12 mm pocket gun will no longer be the standard invariably used by your player and non-player characters.

EV : loss of Reflexes (REF) and Movement Allowance (MA) for all skills. Add all Encumberance Values and note it on the sheet for reference.

Cumulating layers : in addition to the total of EV, having more than one armor layer on the same area of the body has its limits :

Soft/rigid : react differently to some attacks (armour-piercing, explosions, flames, collisions, falls, etc). Rigid armors are generally used by military/paramilitary/government groups and is therefore much more conspicuous.
For soft armor, the protection is halved for edged weapons. They do not protect against falling or impact from a car. Rigid armor offers reduced protection (one third) against this type of damage.
In front of flames, a soft armor offers very little protection (it will tend to ignite, like classic clothes). A well closed and rigid armor like a Metal Gear guarantees a few rounds of protection before warming up.

Notes :


NameTypeCostDescription
MetalGear III modular combat armor
MetalGear arms   2020    0.5Rigid200
MetalGear boots       20180Rigid200
MetalGear breastplate 22       1Rigid300
MetalGear full helmet22        0Rigid250-4 Awareness/Notice
MetalGear gloves     18   0Rigid150-2 WA
MetalGear shoulder pads  20      0.5Rigid150
MetalGear thighs      20  1Rigid200
 
Gibson form-fitting body armor
Level 1 body armor 1088888880Soft700
Level 1 vest 10       0Soft200
Level 2 body armor 14101010101010101Soft1000
Level 2 vest 14       1Soft400
Level 3 body armor 18121212121212122Soft1500
Level 3 vest 16       1Soft700
 
Kelmar security armor
Class 14 security armor 18181212 1818 1Rigid1000
Class 17 security armor 22221616 2020 2Rigid1350
Class 8 security armor 15151010 1515 0Rigid800
Kelmar security helmet with visor22        0Rigid350-3 Awareness/Notice
 
BAMA police armor
Assault armor 24222222142222143Rigid2500-2 WA
Epoxide faceplate18        0Rigid100-1 Awareness/Notice, face only
Field armor with plate inserts 18181814121814122Rigid1200
Standard field armor 14141412121412121Rigid1000
Standard helmet18        0Rigid150-2 Awareness/Notice
 
Militech M-78 series armor (all grades are AP-proof)
M-78 jacket 12101010    1Soft1200
M-78 t-shirt 6       0Soft730
M-78 vest 18    12  2Rigid1600
 
Plate insert body armor
Plate insert jacket 10888    0Soft250
Plate insert jacket with trauma plates 16888    1Rigid300
Plate insert long coat 10888 8  0Soft350
Plate insert long coat with trauma plates 16101010 10  2Rigid450
Plate insert pants      108 1Soft140
Plate insert pants with trauma plates      1412 2Rigid420
Plate insert vest 10       0Rigid140
Plate insert vest with trauma plates 17       1Rigid450
 
SecureTech armored clothing (Urban Flash, above average quality - can be BusinessWear for 50% more)
SecureTech jacket 12101010    0Soft350
SecureTech long coat 14121212 12  0Soft650
SecureTech trench coat 14121212 1212 0Soft1300
SecureTech ultra-vest 12       0Soft300
SecureTech vest 8       0Soft250
 
External add-ons
Ballistech Exo-Plasts         0Soft150Becomes SP : 10, EV : 1 after first hit
E-Z Glide KneePads      6  0Rigid100+2 Athletics for slides
Forearm guards    8    0Rigid250+1 Parry
PolyChromate shields arm    6    0Rigid250+1 Parry
PolyChromate shields leg      66 0.5Rigid250+1 Parry
 
Quake Technologies
Quake Tech armor jack 1614      1Rigid300
Quake Tech combat suit 16141212 1212 2Rigid500
Quake Tech full body armor2225222020182020183Rigid1700-4 Awareness/Notice
 
Smart armors (require interface plugs & machine or ACPA linkup)
MetalGear IV full suit (without helmet) 25222222202222202Rigid3500-1 WA
MetalGear V full suit (without helmet) 25222222202222201Rigid8200-1 WA
Smart composite suit 22101010 1010 1Rigid4800
Smart heavy armor jacket 18161616    1Rigid2600
Smart medium armor jacket 16141414    0Soft1800
 
Stealth armors
Arasaka BlackJack smart stealth armor1616161616141616141Rigid29000Requires interface plugs, +3 Audio Stealth, visual camouflage, 4 hour life support, radar invisibility, low light, anti-dazzle, targeting scope, times square, -4 Awareness/Notice, -1/10m distance
Arasaka BlackJack stealth armor1616141414121414122Rigid12000+3 Audio Stealth, visual camouflage, 4 hour life support, radar invisibility, low light, anti-dazzle, targeting scope, times square, -4 Awareness/Notice, -1/10m distance
Gibson / HydroSubsidium deep sneak suit1010101010101010102Rigid3500120 minute air supply
Gibson / Mitsubishi light maneuver sneak suit8888888882Rigid250040 minute air supply
Gibson BattleGear sneak suit1010101010101010100Soft560Visual camouflage : -4 Awareness/Notice in low light, -1/10m distance. Melts in the sun
Gibson BattleGear sneak suit helmet18        0Rigid185-3 Awareness/Notice
Gibson BattleGear sneak suit vest 16141414    1Rigid375
Militech M73 Mirage Gear1212121212121212121Soft1050Visual camouflage : -2 Awareness/Notice, -1 if moving, -1/10m distance
Militech M73 Mirage Gear flak vest 18161616    1Rigid525
Militech M73 Mirage Gear helmet22        0Rigid140-3 Awareness/Notice
Militech M96 GhostSuit chameleon clothing 10101010101010101Soft5300Visual camouflage : -4 Awareness/Notice, -2 if moving, -1/10m distance
Militech M96 GhostSuit chameleon helmet16        0Rigid600-3 Aware
Thermoptic camouflage         1Soft45000Visual camouflage : -10 Awareness/Notice, -1/5m distance
 
Generic Epoxide & Kevlar armors
Anti-riot armor2022151515 1515 3Rigid1850
Anti-riot police shield 15    15  1Rigid150
Armored faux fur toque5        0Rigid75
Ballistech life jacket 77      1Soft250
Ballistech Skintight III         0Soft3500Absorbs 1/3 of damage (max 15)
C/Ballistic mesh1515151515151515151Soft2700
Campaign suit 777777770Soft1300
Combat Zone armor1211999 119 2Rigid100
Composite armor jacket 15111111    2Rigid750
Composite flack jacket 18151515    3Rigid1600
Concealable body armor 1088     0Rigid200
Door gunner's vest 22    20  3Rigid250
Environmental suit1010101010101010103Rigid725
Epoxide faceplate18        0Rigid100-1 Awareness/Notice, face only
Epoxide helmet18        0Rigid150-2 Awareness/Notice
Epoxide pants      99 1Rigid300
Extreme cold coat 7777 7  1Soft250
Floating naval armor1010101010 1010 3Rigid550
Guercio work helmet18        0Rigid600-1 Awareness/Notice
Headgear10        0Rigid4100
Heavy armor jacket 12999    2Soft250
Heavy Kevlar vest 18       0Rigid175
Kevlar helmet insert+4        0Rigid50
Kevlar hood5        0Soft75
Kevlar shirt 5544    0Soft100
Kevlar vest 10       0Soft100
Lano coverall 12111111 1111 2Soft1600
Light armor jacket 8777    0Soft150
Light armor pants      77 0Soft100
Medical combat armor1818151515 1515 3Rigid3400
Medieval armor1010101010101010106Rigid3600-5 Awareness/Notice
Medium armor jacket 10888    1Soft200
Mesh armored jacket 11999    1Soft350
Motorcycle Helmet10        0Rigid30-2 Awareness/Notice
Multi-purpose police shield 10       0Rigid80
Netrunner utility suit 888888880Soft6300
Nylon helmet with visor18        0Rigid100-2 Awareness/Notice
Patrol armor 15121010 1210 2Rigid900
Pinamonte boots       12120Rigid500
Police helmet (paradoc)16        0Rigid180-1 Awareness/Notice
Police helmet (patrol)17        0Rigid230-1 Awareness/Notice
Police helmet (traffic)14        0Rigid170-1 Awareness/Notice
Reactive armor2020       1Rigid4990
Reinforced raincoat 7777 77 0Soft250
Reinforced stockings      44 0Soft110
Spider web jacket 11111111    0Soft5800Rare
Spider web pants      1111 0Soft5200Rare
Steel helmet14        0Rigid75-1 Awareness/Notice
Thick leather ensemble 3333 33 0Soft50
US Army assault armor2222202020 2220 2Rigid5900

Armoured everyday clothes

These are normally the least visible, most benign armors.

Example : I want an armored duster long coat. In (a) it is a Heavy type coat, base price 55. I take it in leather (+50%) : about 80. Then I look in (b), Heavy column. I take the maximum soft type armor (less visible) : SP 16 for a multiplier of x4.5, or 360 eb. Finally, I look in (c) and I want the duster in Edgerunner style (300%) and of good quality (150%) or a price increase of 450% (x4.5). The final price hurts my buttocks : 360 x 4.5 = 1620 eb. But I've got style, pockets everywhere for ammo and gadgets, and SP 16 on almost the whole body.

You're going to tell me : "yeah, but a full MetalGear armor costs a little less, with higher SP".
Yes but with a MetalGear you also have an EV of 2 (so -2 in REF and MA at all time) and then, when I approach Arasaka HQ with my trench coat, they probably won't fire first with their anti-borg weapons.

a) Base price (leather : +50% price)

LightMediumHeavy
Balaclava
Blouse
Dress
Gloves
Hat
Jumpsuit
Long gloves
Long skirt
Miniskirt
Scarf
Shades
Shirt
Short cape
Shorts
Ski mask
Stockings
Sweater
T-Shirt
Tank top
Tie
Tunic
Vest
10
15
50
20
5-25
50
30
55
30
15
5-50
20
75
10
15
20
20
10
10
20
25
25
Cloak
Heavy skirt
Jacket
Kneeboots
Leather tunic
Long cape
Long jacket
Motorcycle boots
Motorcycle gloves
Pants / Jeans
Shoes
Soft boots
Trench coat
50
55
35
40
75
90
40
40
35
20
15
25
125
Chaps
Greaves
Hard boots
Heavy long coat
Leather coat
Leather jacket
Motorcycle jacket
Motorcycle pants
60
80
50
55
110
70
100
65

b) Cost multiplier for armor according to garment material

Note :
  • SP 1-16, the armor is considered to be soft
  • SP 18+, the armor is considered to be rigid (therefore recognizable)
 LightMediumHeavy
SPCostEVCostEVCostEV
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
x3
x3.5
x4
x4.5
x5
x6
x7





-1
-2
x2.5
x3
x3.5
x4
x4.5
x5
x5.5
x6
x7






-1
-2
-3
x1.5
x2
x2.5
x3
x3.5
x4
x4.5
x5
x5.5







-1
-2

c) Cost multiplier for Style, Quality and other Options (add these % to calculate the final price)

Style
Generic ChicPlain clothes, cheap in appearance, if armoured then the armour is clearly visible and is often marked with "ArmorPlast" or similar logos.100%
LeisureWearAs found at Zellers and K-Marts world-wide. Includes sportswear, gymnastic clothes and general middle class utilitarian clothes.200%
Urban FlashWhatever is cool this month. Often black, sometimes with glow panels and extra pockets or zippers or whatever.200%
BusinessWearZaibatsu Chic. Business suits from the tragic 100 eb JCPenny suit to the best Armani and Takana Exec.300%
EdgeRunnerSlightly more utilitarian version of urban flash, with some extra padding, armour, and pockets to hide stuff.300%
High FashionFrom the runways of Paris, New York, Milan and Tokyo, straight to your wardrobe !400%
 
Quality
Sub-Average QualityCheaply made of inferior fabrics. Tend to tear easily, best used for clothes that you will throw away instead of washing.50%
Average QualityCheaply made, but not incredibly so. Not up to major abuse, and not styling or distinctive yet.100%
Good QualityWhat we expect from clothes. Can survive the laundromat repeatedly, and almost looks good too !150%
Very Good QualityQuality materials and workmanship. Available from higher-class outlets and chains. Gives +1 Wardrobe & Style.200%
Designer QualitySome of the best, from the brand name designers. Often the best of a line like Gibson Battlegear. Gives +2 Wardrobe & Style.400%
SuperChicDesigned just for you or bought in the most outrageous boutiques. Gives +3 Wardrobe & Style.700%
 
Cosmetic options
PolyLogHolds up to 4 different colour schemes. Can malfunction under combat conditions.300%
PolyChromicConstantly Shifting version of Polylog clothing, with the same chances of malfunction in adverse conditions.500%
 
Usefull options
Fire ProofGives the clothing SP 20 vs flames.250%
AP ProofMemory plastics under an electrical current make the armour immune to AP effects.300%
Signal Retardant10 SP and +4 to stun saves vs seizure, static, volt and EMP weapons.200%
Acid/Alkali ResistantRubberized coating provides 4 SP vs acids and bases.150%
Acid/Alkali Resistant IIRubberized coating provides 6 SP vs acids and bases.300%

 

Specific armors

Arasaka Egret Psych Suit
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 3450 eb
This suit contains an array of highly specialized speakers, and can be set to generate an incredible amount of white noise, cancelling out any sound short of a gunshot in a 2 meter radius, audio enhancers cannot overcome this, however seismic detectors will notice the vibrations caused by the sound up to 50 meters away. The suit can be switched to anti-resistance mode as the speakers switch frequencies and the suit acts like a wearable version of the Arasaka Nauseator (see Chrome 2 page 43) but with the field generated in a bubble around the user. The suit can also play music at incredible volume, and it is in fact a favorite tactic to silence an area, wait for a target to boost his auditory input because he can't hear anything, then blast high frequency sound or music at the highest decibels to blow out their cyberaudio. The suit comes with a specially constructed enclosed helmet, that protects the user from the suits effects.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-1 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 5200 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-2 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 5900 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-3 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 5500 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-4 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 7200 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-5 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 7350 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty.

 

Arasaka Gasium K-6 Battlesuit
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 8000 eb
An armored body suit usually custom compartmentalized for the wearer's specific needs (holsters for specific weapons, pockets, etc). Despite its bulk this suit is incredibly light and has low encumbrance penalty. The helmet is equipped with low light, anti-dazzle, UV and a military radio communicator.

 

Arasaka Ghost Suit
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 3675 eb
This body suit was designed for stealth missions and is made from thermal dampening fibers that reduce the body heat signature to that of the outside temperature. While the suit moves freely and is highly flexible it becomes extremely uncomfortable after extended periods of time due to the thermal dampening properties, which do no allow body heat to escape at all. The suit is sold with a mask, to complete the effect.

 

Arasaka IAA-13
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1350 eb
This light armor is one of Arasaka's most popular designs, and sells well to private security forces. The hemlet is fully equipped to install up to 4 cyberoptic options.

 

Arasaka K-7 Metal Gear
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1370 eb
A lighter and less expensive version of the Gasium battlesuit.

 

Arasaka Lynx
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1475 eb
Arasaka's second attempt at recreating the Gasium battlesuit. It doesn't offer as much protection and does hinder movement very slightly. But if you budget doesn't allow for Gasium, this is the next best thing.

 

Arasaka ORC
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 22500 eb
A lighter, albeit bulkier version of Metal Gear, this slightly powered personal armor has a REF bonus of +1. Used for fast assaults into high risk situations by E-SWAT, it is specially made for maneuverability and stealth. It utilizes the data film for transmitting the physical signals to the suit. Orc suits can monitor acoustic signatures, or A/S, giving them an Awareness bonus of plus +2. The system is also designed to monitor their comrades for the sound of breaking armor, giving them a better teamwork ratio in stealth operations. The helmet is equipped with auditory boost, Low Light enhancement, Image Enhancement and Tele-optics. The suit also boosts the MA of the user with a bonus of +2.

 

Arasaka Police Issue Body Armor
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 760 eb
This armor is designed by Arasaka to be all purpose, and so Uniformed officers, SWAT and C-SWAT are all issued the same vests and helmets with minor variations in color to differentiate them. In addition, there are armored coverings for the forearms, shoulders, thigh's, knee's and boots. As well as hard inserts for the vest (SP 4 and gives the vest an EV 1, 45 eb). These addition armor plates and inserts will have the same coloration as the officers issued uniform colors depending on duty.

 

Arasaka Police Issue Riot Armor
EV : +3
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1755 eb
This heavy armor consists of a heavy flack vest, reinforced arm gauntlets (SP 15), woven Kevlar pants, armored boots, a more streamlined helmet (so bottles and the like bounce off instead of smashing full force) and a gas mask/filter. This armor is very heavy and while it offers excellent protection, it severely limits mobility. Useful only for riots, although the bomb squad seems to have taken a shine to them too. These suits also feature a glowing blue bar with extends from the shoulder, this make the officers wearing the suit easier to spot in a crowd. The standard black jumpsuit is worn underneath.

 

Arasaka Poseidon
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 6500 eb
As thin as a datafilm but with a completely different purpose. This suit is very similar to the Militech M96 GhostSuit but is far superior, as the wearer becomes virtually invisible when the suit is activated. The suit is very hard to detect, but a slight blur can be seen when the wearer is in motion. As long as the wearer stays still they are virtually impossible to detect. While normally detectable by certain heat imaging optics some suits can be made which reduce IR signature (+1500 eb). No EV penalties apply and this suit is usually worn under some type of armor, which must be taken off before use. This suit offers a -6 against Awareness/Notice when standing still and -5 when moving. Available only to military.

 

Arasaka Reactivewear Bodysuit
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 1140 eb
The wrist control sends a small electric charge into the suit, causing it to change color. Primary colors and black, grey, brown and white come, but you can buy an upgrade that allows any color variations to be programmed for 300 eb.

 

Arasaka Shinobi Bodysuit
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 1400 eb
This suit lowers heat signature to that of a small animal when worn.

 

Arasaka Suppressor
EV : +3
Type : Rigid
Cost : 5450 eb
This heavy armor offers more protection that standard Metal Gear. The helmet is equipped with low light, anti-dazzle, UV and a military radio communicator.

 

Arasaka WADR-5
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 975 eb
This is the standard armor issued to medical members of a Trauma Team extraction crew. The suit consists of a basic jumpsuit with a segmented hard armor clamshell torso covering, a helmet with audio/visual recorder transmitter linked to the teams AV and patched through to Trauma Team medical consultants who can offer advice on diagnosis and treatment, as well as tactical situations. The helmet is also equipped with Low Light, Thermograph, Image Enhancement and Micro-optics options. The suit comes with a wrist wearable micro-computer with 2 detachable probe devices allowing the medic to be able to monitor the clients vitals and make a preliminary tox screen (+2 to diagnose illness and first aid checks). There are also numerous pouches and pockets for medical equipment, including two hardened pockets attached to the clamshell that hold trauma drugs.

 

Dynalar Blacklite Armor
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2120 eb
A very durable suit of Metal Gear style armor, head to toe protection that outperforms the competition.

 

Dynalar GR-4
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1400 eb
The GR-4 armor vest is a soft armor vest with hard-shell plates attached directly protecting the chest, shoulders, spine and abdomen. The adjusting straps serve as an attachment point for additional equipment pouches, ammo, gear or holsters. Knee and shoulder pads affix directly to the BDU's via special clasps. For increased protection under heavy fire, a soldier may opt to wear the issued hard armor plates protecting the thighs and lower legs, as well as gauntlets protecting the forearm and elbows. Fully enclosed with an armored faceplate, the visor is equipped with Low Light, Thermograph and Tele-optics and a built in short range radio completes the helmet.

 

Dynalar GR-8
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 19350 eb
A very advanced and highly sought after piece of equipment, this advanced Metal Gear is easily comparable to Arasaka's ORC suit. Not quite as highly armored, but much less bulky. The GR-8 is so impressive, that Mossad has placed a large order for them. In addition to boosting strength and speed (MA +1, Strength +2), the suit's helmet is equipped with radio/laser comm, Level Damper, Thermograph, Low-Light, Image Enhancement, Times Square Marquee, Tele-Optics and Anti-Dazzle.

 

Dynalar Nizzi Executive Armor
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 11700 eb
This flexible but highly durable armored body suit was created with meticulously layered datafilm. It provides neck to toe protection in a design so thin and comfortable it can be worn under most clothes. It also interweaves state of the art advanced muscle fibers into the suit, increasing the users strength and speed (MA +1, Strength +1).

 

Dynalar Stealth Combat Suit
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 3350 eb
This suit eliminates body heat all together, the outer skin of the suit reflects room temperature at all times. The helmet is equipped with low light, anti dazzle and thermograph.

 

Dynalar Vyper
EV : +2
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2800 eb
Light rigid combat armor, very popular with european and asian police forces.

 

Gibson Assassin Bodywear
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 850 eb

 

Gibson Battlesuit AAW-5
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 1710 eb
This suit, issued to US special forces during the Second South American War was the precursor to modern metal gear. Unlike the metal gear of today, which most often consists of layered crabshell hard armor plates, the AAW-5 was made up of form fitting semi-rigid plates and softer Kevlar pieces all woven into a flexible bodysuit. The suit has built in adjustable holsters and gear attachment points and the helmet features a radio and built in anti-dazzle. ICMF forces still have plenty of these suits, which were left behind when the US pulled out of South America.

 

Gibson CM-V6 Battle Armor
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1400 eb
This set of battle armor is only sold as a whole, it consists of helmet, adjustable torso clamshell armor with should and upper arm plates, belt with groin protection, thigh and knee pads, boots, and gauntlets. Accessories include holsters, pouches and sheathes. The helmet comes with built in radio, with space for 4 optic options for the visor. The suit is adjustable and when done correctly to fit the user, it fits like a glove.

 

Gibson Joshua
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1600 eb
Flexible armor for personnel in a support role. It leaves alot of important areas uncovered, but its light and doesn't restrict movement.

 

Gibson PBA-5 Body Armor
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2475 eb
The PBA-5 is actually a complete armor system, that is worn in stages depending on duty and threat. It all begins with this vest, a hard shell torso plate that extends halfway down the back and chest is attached to a light form fitting armorweave which connect the lobster shell stomach, side and lower back plates. The design of these additional plates allow for a myriad of pouches, ammo and other equipment to be attached for a very customized loadout tailored to any situation. The drop down visor is equipped with Low Light, Thermograp and Tele-optics. The main reason this armor was replaced was due to its high cost, which was twice that of the modern system and its encumbrance, for a military force the size of the EDF, it simply wasn't cost prohibitive, it also took a bit longer to put on and take off. But for a smaller army it was more than worthwhile.

 

Gibson PBA-6 Body Armor
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2625 eb
Fully enclosed with an armored faceplate/gasmask, the drop down visor is equipped with Low Light, Thermograp and Tele-optics. A built in short range radio completes the helmet.

 

Gibson Rave Armor
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 920 eb
Rave armor from Urbantech isn't really that effective at stopping bullets, but it does help Street Samurai on a budget at least look like they have some protection. It really consists of nothing more than shoulder pads which can be attached to any heavy leather jacket, gauntlets and a pair of boots who are well respected, since they protect the entire lower leg from the kneecaps down, front and back, without sacrificing movement.

 

IMI Serh
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 2320 eb
Armor self regulated designed for hot climate, the Serh ensures comfort even over 50° ! Comes with a hood.

 

Mexican Metals ACHAS-02
EV : +3
Type : Rigid
Cost : 12950 eb
This suit of metal gear plus is the heaviest in standard use of any military in the world. It is not as agile as or as strong as some it's counterparts in the EEC, Russian or American militaries, but its protection is incomparable. The suit provides the wearer with a strength boost (Strength +4) which helps alleviate the stress of the weight of the suit itself, though its size still adds greatly to the encumbrance of the armor. The cloth portions of the armor are actually thick Armorweave (SP 8) draped over a strength boosting frame. Just shy of hardsuit classification, this suit features a 30 minute independent air-supply, a cooling system made necessary by Mexican climate and the helmet is equipped with IR, Anti Dazzle, Low-Light, audio dampers and a military radio/laser communicator. Additional accessories include a gyro-stabilization harness and back mounted ammo hopper (200 rounds) for heavy gunner duty and disposable self inflating flotation units for naval duty. Mexican Metals is hard at work on an advanced model that reduces the encumbrance by over half while still retaining full protection and strength boost.

 

Militech AHA-3
EV : +2
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2250 eb
This armor is very rugged and stands up well to rough wear and abuse. It allows the wearer to stand up to even the most brutal opposition. Rumored to have been supplied by the EDF, these are most often used by ICMF special forces type groups, or in cases of heavy defense positions. The helmet features built in radio, Thermograph, Low-Light, Anti-Dazzle, Smartlink and Level Dampener. The suit also features several attachment points for a large variety of equipment pouches, ammunition storage and weapon holsters.

 

Militech ARM-7 Combat Exosuit
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 3100 eb
The ARM-7 combat exosuit uses a strength enhancing power frame (MA +1, Strength Feat +3). By eliminating the heavier armor in favor of a thinner shell, and not bothering to completely enclose the wearer, the ARM-7 suit can be worn over its users normal clothes and provide him with an great strength boost due to the suit having low base weight. This latest breed of exoskeleton is a far cry from the old bulky models of the past.

 

Militech BlackOps Bodysuit
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 1050 eb
This suit lowers heat signature to that of a small animal when worn.

 

Militech Blastmax Armor
EV : +5
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2420 eb
Bomb Disposal Armor, this armor has the highest protection rating you can get on personal armor without involving a powered frame. The helmet is equipped with Tight Beam Laser Communicator, Flashlight, Tele-optics, Therm-optics, Image Enhancement and Micro-optics.

 

Militech Bodyguardian
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2010 eb
Essentialy just a triple layered datafilm with a little extra padding around the vital areas. Helmet with 4 cyberoptic options and 2 cyberaudio options.

 

Militech Commando US-SCAB2
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 990 eb
Cheap armor produced for the US Military.

 

Militech Commando US-SCAB5
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1750 eb
Since the SEALS wouldn't go for the original Commando Armor, Militech took their suggestions and went back to the drawing board. This is what the came up with and is currently being tested by selected SEAL teams serving in Africa and Southeast Asia.

 

Militech HACA-12
EV : +2
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1975 eb
This heavy armor is a budget alternative to metal gear for heavy assault situations. It is customizable upon request and offers good protection for most of the body.

 

Militech MKD-3
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2050 eb

 

Militech Sparra
EV : +2
Type : Rigid
Cost : 2230 eb
A slightly lighter, more flexible version of Metal Gear.

 

Militech Tangier
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1720 eb
Less protection than a metal gear, but infinitely more comfortable.

 

PLA Heavy Gunner Armor
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1500 eb
Equivalent in function to the American version but much heavier and offering of more protection. The front portion consists of heavy plate armor with a large collar and shoulder pads. Unfortunately the armor only has a light, flexible Kevlar pad (SP 12) in the back, definitely a weak spot, but since the Chinese military commanders look down on retreat, they don't worry about it much.

 

PLA Metal Gear
EV : +2
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1250 eb
Absolutely no frills is the best description for this Chinese armor. The hard plates are worn over a soft ballistic weave (SP 6) and the helmet comes equipped with Infrared, Thermograph and Anti Dazzle, as well as a short range radio. The suit is extremely light weight, mostly due to its sparse (for metal gear) protection and can be warn comfortably longer than it's US or EDF counterparts.

 

Rostovic Dukh
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 4800 eb
This first generation version of the Militech GhostSuit is a bit more visible than the modern counterpart (-2 Awareness/Notice) and has a tendency to glitch (every ten minutes of use the suit fails on a roll of 1-2 out 10).

 

Rostovic JNZ-4B
EV : 0
Type : Soft
Cost : 88400 eb
Taking the best of both Arasaka and Militech innovations this latest generation of therm-optic camouflage is one of the best in the world. Offering full, but flexible protection, and designed to work even in harsh weather conditions (most therm-optic camo will glitch in water) and thermal dampening, this suit is nearly invisible (-8 Awareness/Notice), even in driving rain.

 

Russian Arms Neo-Sov Body Armor
EV : 0
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1280 eb

 

Russian Arms NKVBDA-5
EV : +3
Type : Rigid
Cost : 1690 eb
This is the heavy combat Metal Gear supplied to Eastern European military forces and police. It is heavy, but offers more protection than it's standard US counterpart. The helmet comes equipped with short range radio, IR, Anti Dazzle, HUD and enhanced audio pickup.

 

Russian Arms ZNZR
EV : +1
Type : Rigid
Cost : 7140 eb