Unreviewed Esmeralda's Skinsuit

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Create a skinsuit for Esmeralda Io.
• Image Source: Ella (Game-Ready model)
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions:
  
  • Sanguine Power Cell (X) - See: Permissions Tab
  • Solar Ray Shielding (OM)
  • HPI - Estrian | Nether Compound (OM)
  • HPI - Skuggalegt P-pattern Stealth Polymer (X) - See: Full Permissions Tab
  • Anti-Shank Cloth (X) - See: Permissions Tab
  • Liquid-Aenite Mineral Compound (X)
  • FAE/M-05 Kinetite Shockwave Strike Weapon (N/A)
  • FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link (N/A)
  • FAE/C-03 BioMedical Support System (N/A)
  • GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite (OM)
  • FAE/A-14 Energized Foot Gear (N/A)
  • FAE/E-01 Coaxium Pulse-Detonation Drive (N/A)
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
• Affiliation: Esmeralda Io
• Market Status: N/A - Closed-Market
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: Yes
  
  • Systems may be stripped or replaced as needed or desired.
  • Various Accouterments and Aesthetic Alterations
  • Compatible with various control suites and networking systems.
  • Magnetic Equipment / Armor Attachment Points
  • Various Misc. Equipment
  • Limited resizing via programmable matter.
  • Optional Sanguine Power Cell.
• Production: Unique
• Material:
  
  • Echani Shield Projector Array
    
    • Triple Phase Integrated Shield System
      
      • Solar Ray
      • Particle
      • Thermal
  • Estrian-Terentatek Hide Composite Armorweave - Primary Construction
    
    • Photo-Reactive Coating - Overcoating
    • Skuggalegt P-pattern Stealth Polymer - Undercoating
    • Anti-Shank Cloth Underlayer - Kinetic Damper
    • Shell Spider Silk - Joint Reinforcement
    • Anti-Corr 113 Treatment
    • Reactive Polymer
  • Self-Sealing Properties - Universal
  • Taozin Skin Node
  • Terentatek Hide Integration
  • Reifflex Cellular Padding - Comfort
  • Liquid-Aenite Coating - Sensitive Components and Electronics
  • Aurodium - Internal Circuitry and Electronics
  • Programmable Matter - Various Applications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Energized Skinsuit
• Weight: Weightless
• Resistances:
  
  • Energy: Extreme
  • Kinetic: Extreme
  • Lightsabers: Low
  • Sonic: Very High
  • Weaponized Acid / Corrosives: High
  • Electromagnetic / Ion / Electronic Disruption: Extreme
  • Tensor: Average
  • Weaponized Radiation: Very Low
  • Weaponized Cold: High
  • Weaponized Heat: Very High
  • The Force: Very High

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Left Arm
  
  • FAE/M-05 Kinetite Shockwave Strike Weapon - Glove
  • Activatable Gription Panels - Glove
• Right Arm
  
  • FAE/M-05 Kinetite Shockwave Strike Weapon - Glove
  • Activatable Gription Panels - Glove
• Universal Components and Features
  
  • Oversight Computer Brain - System Unification and Governing Functions
  • FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link
  • Energized and Reactive Polymer Underlay Construction - Total Body Augmentation
    
    • Movement Precision Assistance
  • Sanguine Power Cell - Optional
  • Energy Capacitor
    
    • May be linked to separate power source.
  • Mk. V Flexibility Enhancement
  • Mk. IV Sound Dampening Overlay
  • Dynamic Traction Node Array
    
    • Traction grip nodes composed of programmable microstructures (nano-scale articulated filaments) are embedded just beneath the suit’s outer layer on the palms, forearms, and soles. At rest, these nodes sit flush. However, when engaged, the nodes reconfigure their texture in milliseconds, changing from smooth to high-friction grip patterns tuned to the surface beneath. Passive micro-sensors in the palms, forearms, and soles continuously scan texture, hardness, and thermal conductivity of whatever they touch, to identify the surface type. Profiles include ice (microscopic spike protrusions), polished alloy (micro-suction and gecko-inspired molecular adhesion), loose gravel (splayed, high-surface area treads), and yet more. After contact, the programmable surface resets back to smooth mode, shedding dirt, ice, or debris automatically. Self-cleaning transpires via vibrational micro-displacement, preventing buildup that would compromise performance.
    • The traction grip nodes can bias their friction in one direction, allowing for active grip enhancement.
  • FAE/C-03 BioMedical Support System
    
    • Rebreather, air recirculation system, environment filtration system, and consciousness retainer removed.
  • Stealth Systems
    
    • Thermoguard System
    • Mirror Construction
  • Hybrid AEGIS Nanoarray-Energy Sink System
  • Self-Repair System - Programmable Matter
  • GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite
  • Magnetic Equipment / Armor Attachment Strips
  • D-Baffling System
  • Terentatek Hide Integration
    
    • Internal systems are lined with thin terentatek hide sheets or woven directly with ultra-thin terentatek hide microfibers.
• FAE/A-14 Energized Foot Gear
  
  • FAE/E-01 Coaxium Pulse-Detonation Jetboot Thrusters

STRENGTHS

• Multi-Layered Damage Resistance: The skinsuit does not rely on a single defensive mechanism. Rather, it stacks multiple systems that interact synergistically. Incoming attacks are first intercepted by conformal shielding, then diffused by energy dispersion systems, then resisted by composite armorweave, and finally dampened by kinetic gel layers. This creates a cascading defense effect, where even if one layer is partially compromised, subsequent layers continue to reduce damage. The result is exceptional survivability against both single strikes and sustained engagements.
• Skin Shield: Blaster fire, disruptors, plasma, electrical discharges, bullets, and shrapnel are all handled with remarkable efficiency. The triple-phase shielding absorbs and deflects energy-based attacks, while the Anti-Shank shear-thickening layer and armorweave composite neutralize high-velocity kinetic threats. In practice, this allows the wearer to withstand direct hits that would incapacitate or kill conventional soldiers, maintaining operational capability under heavy fire.
• Extreme Thermal Tolerance: Thermal shielding allows the wearer to operate in environments with intense heat, fire, or plasma exposure. Directed flamethrowers, thermal detonator shock-heat, and heat bloom are far less lethal than they would be to conventional armor.
• Storm Chaser: Solar ray shielding, liquid-aenite electronic treatment, estrian armorweave and the AEGIS nanoarray make the suit extraordinarily resilient to ion weapons, EMP grenades, and electronic warfare. This prevents catastrophic system shutdowns common to advanced defensive systems.
• Presence Obfuscation and Force Resistance: Through the integration of terentatek hide and taozin-based biological interference, the suit provides resistance to direct Force manipulation and suppression of Force-based detection. Force users will find it significantly more difficult to sense, target, or directly affect the wearer. This creates a critical edge in encounters with Force-sensitive opponents, forcing them to rely more on conventional means.
• Progressive Self-Repair: Programmable matter integrated into the suit allows it to gradually repair damage and reseal compromised sections. While not instantaneous, this capability ensures that minor breaches, tears, or degradation do not accumulate over time. The suit effectively recovers between engagements, extending its operational lifespan and maintaining protective integrity during prolonged missions.
• Enhanced Physical Performance and Mobility Preservation: Despite its immense defensive capability, the skinsuit remains lightweight and flexible. The reactive polymer structure amplifies the wearer’s strength by approximately 2.5 times baseline while preserving a full range of motion. This allows for high agility, speed, and combat fluidity, making the wearer both durable and highly maneuverable.
• Universal Multi-Spectrum Stealth Capability: The skinsuit is an apex stealth platform. Photo-reactive coating bends and mimics visible light, while Skuggalegt polymer disrupts sensor returns across a wide range of scanning technologies. Thermoguard eliminates thermal signatures, mirror masking suppresses life signs and D-baffling reduces acoustic output. Together, these systems render the wearer extraordinarily difficult to detect by sight, sound, scanners, or even advanced tracking systems, enabling infiltration, ambush, and evasion at an elite level.

WEAKNESSES

• Slow Self-Repair Cycle: Programmable matter repairs are gradual. Severe damage incurred in rapid succession cannot be immediately undone and may accumulate during prolonged engagements. It goes without saying that the programmable matter will not be able to effect repairs during most live confrontations.
• Shield Projector Criticality: The skinsuit is a high-tech defensive system that depends in part on its electronics for its defensive prowess. Thus, should its electronics be overloaded, disabled, or impaired, its ability to protect the wearer will suffer in turn. In such a case, the Echani shield array might suffer malfunction. Since this system is a linchpin to the skinsuit’s resistance against disruptors (the protective material by itself is unable to adequately defend against this weapon type as solid materials can not be proofed against disruptors), these weapons will likely pose an especially mortal threat to the wearer in the event of system failure.
• Unprotected Head: The suit by itself provides no protection to the head. This leaves the brain, eyes, and central nervous system exposed to virtually all forms of attack. Even with the suit’s immense body protection, a single well-placed strike to the head can be decisive. Additionally, many of the suit’s defensive advantages (such as kinetic dampening) do not extend to preventing brain trauma from indirect forces, making concussive effects and precision targeting especially dangerous.
• Radiation Vulnerability: Despite its advanced systems, the suit offers little resistance to ionizing and weaponized radiation. Worse, some of its materials may retain or trap radioactive particles once exposed. In nuclear, cosmic, or radiological environments, the wearer may be at significant risk without additional shielding. This creates a serious survivability gap in certain extreme or strategic scenarios.
• Circumvented: The suit’s terentatek hide construction and integration provides excellent protection against direct applications of the Force, including (but not strictly limited to) mechu-deru and direct telekinetic influences. However, indirect applications of the Force (i.e. using the Force to generate bursts of pressurized air, throw rocks, generate elemental effects, etc.) may still be effective, depending on the specific resistance that the suit has to the attack in question.

DESCRIPTION
Esmeralda’s Skinsuit is a form-fitting suit designed to be worn under armor or an outfit as a base layer. It is a fully integrated survival, stealth, and combat enhancement system, designed to render its wearer as little more than a ghost. In this, its stealth systems render her undetectable in virtually every method of detection, while the defensive systems give her supreme resilience against most forms of attack.

Covering the wearer from the neck down, the suit is constructed from an estrian-terentatek hide composite armorweave, which provides high resistance to energy, kinetics, and ionic effects, while the terentatek fibers grant significant resistance to direct Force applications. Shell spider silk reinforces the joints, ensuring flexibility without compromising durability. Beneath this lies the Anti-Shank Cloth underlayer, which is a dilatant fluid-impregnated material that flash-hardens against high-velocity impacts, stopping bullets and blades while cushioning falls.

The suit’s defensive core is a triple-phase Echani shield projector array, which is conformal to the body rather than manifesting as a bubble. Its solar ray layer resists electrical, ionic, and plasma effects; its particle layer stops kinetic projectiles; and its thermal layer guards against fire and directed heat. A hybrid AEGIS Nanoarray-energy sink system disperses and absorbs excess energy, protecting against electricity and stun weapons while complementing the shields. Liquid-aenite coats all sensitive electronics, granting extreme resistance to ion and EMP disruption. And internal systems are lined with ultra-thin terentatek hide microfibers to shield them from Force-based manipulation.

The suit is fully vacuum-sealed with an integrated life support system, including temperature regulation and coolant tubing. Programmable matter is woven throughout, providing self-repair and self-sealing capabilities that slowly heal damage over time. A reactive polymer construction enhances the wearer’s strength by approximately 2.5 times baseline.

The suit’s stealth capabilities are extraordinary. The outer layer is a photo-reactive coating that bends light to render the wearer nearly invisible. Beneath it, a stealth polymer layer absorbs light, defeats sensors, and provides very high EMP protection. This polymer combines stygian-triprismatic polymer, reflec, shadowskin, nightshadow, and shadowsilk technologies into a single weightless, sensor-defeating matrix. From here, the suit’s mirror construction masks life signs, while the thermoguard system renders the wearer invisible to infrared and thermal scanners. D-baffling and a sound dampening overlay eliminate noise and protect against sonic attacks. Finally, a Taozin skin nodule blurs and clouds Force senses, making the wearer nearly undetectable to Jedi and Sith alike.