Approved Tech Active Matrix Armor Mk I

[Casteban Mecetti]

Active Matrix Armor​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create trooper armor capable of active camouflage
• Image Source:
  • Midjourney, prompted by me.
  • Animated camoflage effect with Jasc Animation Shop
• Canon Link: Photoreactive Armor
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Tampson Consolidated, a subsidiary of the House Mecetti Nationalized Industries, with production licensed to other manufacturers
• Affiliation: Empire of the Lost
• Market Status: Closed Market
• Model: Active Matrix Armor Mk I
• Modularity:Yes
  • Designed to connect to accessory equipment, and to be available in a variety of aesthetic styles
• Production: Limited
• Material:
  • Photoreactive Fiber
  • Photoreactive Coating
  • Cortosis Weave
  • Armorplast
  • Thermal Imaging Sensor components
  • Head's up display components
  • Holocomm components
  • Electrobinocular components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Covert Uniform
• Weight: Heavy
• Resistances:
  • Energy: High
  • Kinetic: Average
  • Lightsabers: Very High
  • Vacuum/pressure: Average
  • Gas/Chemical: Average
  • Other - Elemental: Average

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Can change color to match surroundings with active camoflage
• Can change color for aesthetic preferences.
• Thermal Imaging Sensor
• Electrobinocular hardware built into helmet
• Head's Up Display
• Holocom built in
• Utility Pouches

STRENGTHS

• Good protection vs. energy and lightsabers
• Useful sensors and communications
• Stealthy

WEAKNESSES

• If damaged, may create flickering patterns on the surface that draw attention.
• Heavy armor makes it harder to run effectively.

DESCRIPTION

A product following in the footsteps of the Tampson Consolidated Covert Uniform, the company has finally produced armor that utilizes the same color-changing technology. While the armor does not make a wearer impossible to see, it makes them much harder to see because the suit is constantly changing its color to match its background from all angles. Only the most discerning eye can make out the form of someone wearing the suit while they are on the move. While they are still, they are almost impossible to discern with the naked eye. Of course, sensors may obviate this advantage. Cortosis weave provides excellent energy resistance, including against light-sabers. Sensors and communications are top-notch. Any operative in active-matrix armor is at the bleeding edge of stealth capability. By avoiding projected camouflages like holo-fields and similar devices, the suit keeps from having a huge electromagnetic signature which might actually draw more than normal amounts of attention on portable scanners. Low observability is the name of the game. Active Matrix Armor- it's the best thing next to being invisible.

 

[MANIAC]

Casteban Mecetti

Cool armour!

Approved.