Kamon Vondiranach
Heart in a Jar
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create the armor used by Horizon PMC.
- Image Source: "Soldier" by Gryphart
- Canon Link: None
- Restricted Missions: None
- Primary Source: None
- Manufacturer: Ignus Industries
- Model: Horizon AE-01 Armor
- Affiliation: Horizon Private Military Company
- Modularity: None
- Production: Minor
- Material: Armorweave, Plasteel,
- Classification: Multipurpose
- Weight: 10.6kg
- Quality: 7
- Automatic polarizing lenses.
- Built in commlink
- Life-Support System
- Built in HUD and IFF
- Resistant to blasters, ballistics, and explosives
The suit comes complete with a HUD system built into the helmet that reads IFF frequencies and is primarily used for tracking other friendlies on the battlefield and marking enemy positions. It has a life-support system, making the armor functional for use in extreme environments, and has automatic polarizing lenses for those sunny days.
Strengths:
- Resistant to blasters, ballistics and explosives
- Built in life support system
- HUD/IFF system and commlink to facilitate greater cooperation on the battlefield
- No dedicated defensive systems other than the material itself.
- Not blaster/ballistic/explosive proof (it can be defeated under sustained attack)
- Negligble lightsaber resistance
- Heavy for medium armor
A PMC prides itself on the appearance of its soldiers. In the modern era, such forces are more regimented, better trained, and have higher standards than the mercenaries of yesteryear. Horizon PMC is one such company. With the expertise of Ignus Industries at its back, as its parent organization, a new armor was crafted to provide their forces with a formidable look and pristine cut as if to say "Don't mess with us or you won't like the results" while also saying "We've got you covered, civilians. We'll handle this." The Horizon AE-01 armor capitalizes on the modern era of armor construction, creating something both flexible and functional, while enhancing battlefield performance through the use of the HUD and IFF. A life support system and the polarizing lenses further add flexibility to the armor's use, making it ideal for the frontline soldiers that Horizon fields to its contracted parties.
The system is not without drawbacks. Compared to most standard medium armors it is quite heavy, but provides the upper end of defense. It is not impervious to weaponry, like most armor, and provides only negligible resistance to a lightsaber. These are not super soldiers, but individuals that need protecting on the battlefield. This armor was specially designed for them, and is mass produced in standard humanoid sizes for the use of Horizon PMC only.