Bombshell Genius
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Kinetic: Average
- Lightsabers: Average
- Other: Slug throwers and melee blades: Low
- Other: Ion/EMP: High
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Mark 9 Katarn armor is borne from the need to provide the Silver Jedi army with a new suit of armor since the Mark 8 was found to be inappropriate for the numerous insectoid Xi Charrians that enlisted in the SJ armed forces, especially since they were regularly fighting the Sith armies on multiple fronts. The design of the joints, which not only leave wearers vulnerable at the joints, also restrict range of movement somewhat, makes mobility a concern, as would the need to manually change the camouflage scheme, which is a time-consuming process that cannot be done in battle. In addition, a modular backpack allows its wearer to outfit various pieces of equipment. Also, demolition sensors allow their wearers to stay out of minefields' way or from improvised explosive devices.
A host of systems allow its wearer to enjoy a wide array of capability on the field. In the boots, are located two items that are useful in different capacities and are meant to be used in specific situations: the magno-grip soles are to be used mostly when one needs to grip at objects made of magnetic materials so that the wearer would not fall off (in a gravity field) or fly (without gravity), while the grav boots would activate in a fall in order to reduce the shock incurred. To ensure the comfort and survival of the wearer in hostile environments, a sophisticated climate control system has been implemented with temperature regulator, as well as a number of environmental features that allow it to enhance the survival in toxic environments. To round out the survival equipment, the energy rations, canteen and medpacs are also included. In combat, a blast energy sink and a combat de-ionizer is also added to help withstand blast effects and ion/EMP attacks respectively. Also, a few sockets have been installed, allowing ion flares to be used in an emergency, as well as the lightsaber socket. And, of course, the communications equipment, such as a broadband antenna and a wrist-mounted comlink, has been fitted. Because NFUs are expected to form the bulk of the Silver Jedi's armies, a HUD, thermal and night vision have been added to this suit of armor.
Strengths:
- Intent: To provide a standard-issue armor for the Xi Charrian
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- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: Mark 8 Katarn Armor
- Manufacturer: Silver Jedi Order
- Model: Mark 9 Katarn Armor
- Affiliation: Silver Jedi Order, closed-market
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Armorweave, Reinforced duraplast
- Classification: Multipurpose
- Weight: 18 kg
- Resistances
- Kinetic: Average
- Lightsabers: Average
- Other: Slug throwers and melee blades: Low
- Other: Ion/EMP: High
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Magno-grip soles
- Grav boots
- Temperature regulator; climate control
- Digitial Life Support System
- Broadband antenna; comlink (right wrist)
- Environmental filter, rebreather, oxygen filtration system, nutrient/water dispenser, oxygen tank (30 minute supply)
- Copper Faraday cage
- Lightsaber socket
- Ion flares (3)
- HUD
- IFF transponder
- Demolition sensor
- Thermal and night vision
- Grappling hook launchers (2), high tension wire
- Combat de-ionizer, blast energy sinks
- Energy rations, canteen, medpacs (2)
- Adjustable backpack: can receive a variety of equipment or supplies
The Mark 9 Katarn armor is borne from the need to provide the Silver Jedi army with a new suit of armor since the Mark 8 was found to be inappropriate for the numerous insectoid Xi Charrians that enlisted in the SJ armed forces, especially since they were regularly fighting the Sith armies on multiple fronts. The design of the joints, which not only leave wearers vulnerable at the joints, also restrict range of movement somewhat, makes mobility a concern, as would the need to manually change the camouflage scheme, which is a time-consuming process that cannot be done in battle. In addition, a modular backpack allows its wearer to outfit various pieces of equipment. Also, demolition sensors allow their wearers to stay out of minefields' way or from improvised explosive devices.
A host of systems allow its wearer to enjoy a wide array of capability on the field. In the boots, are located two items that are useful in different capacities and are meant to be used in specific situations: the magno-grip soles are to be used mostly when one needs to grip at objects made of magnetic materials so that the wearer would not fall off (in a gravity field) or fly (without gravity), while the grav boots would activate in a fall in order to reduce the shock incurred. To ensure the comfort and survival of the wearer in hostile environments, a sophisticated climate control system has been implemented with temperature regulator, as well as a number of environmental features that allow it to enhance the survival in toxic environments. To round out the survival equipment, the energy rations, canteen and medpacs are also included. In combat, a blast energy sink and a combat de-ionizer is also added to help withstand blast effects and ion/EMP attacks respectively. Also, a few sockets have been installed, allowing ion flares to be used in an emergency, as well as the lightsaber socket. And, of course, the communications equipment, such as a broadband antenna and a wrist-mounted comlink, has been fitted. Because NFUs are expected to form the bulk of the Silver Jedi's armies, a HUD, thermal and night vision have been added to this suit of armor.
Strengths:
- Blaster Resistant
- Vacuum Proof
- Can outfit a wide array of equipment for different mission profiles
- Can detect battlefield hazards such as mines and IEDs
- EMP resistance
- Can fit Xi Charrian morphology
- Camouflage schemes must be manually changed
- Joint design limits range of mobility somewhat
- Vulnerable in joints of armor
- Vulnerable to kinetic impacts (including, but not limited to, slugthrowers, grenades)
- No Force-resistance
- Cannot be worn by non-Xi Charrians
