Approved Armor "Viper Coil" Type 99 Combat Armour

[Kesh Hevro]

VIPER COIL

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A personal armour for Kesh Hevro
• Image Source: Google Gemini
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: x
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Hex Incorporated
• Affiliation: Kesh Hevro
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Type 99 Combat Armour
• Modularity: Modular
• Production: Unique
• Material: Phrik-Durasteel Composite Plates, Cortosis-weave, Flexisteel-weave, Duranium, Bistate Gel, Neodymium-Iron-Boron Alloy, Magnetorheological Fluid

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Multipurpose armour
• Weight: Light
• Resistances:
  • Energy: High
  • Kinetic: High
  • Lightsabers: High
  • EMP/Ion: Low
  • Electric: Average
  • Thermal: Average
  • Sonic: Average
  • Force: High
  • Radiation: Low
  • Pressure: High
  • Acid: Low

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Helmet:
  • Densified Phrik Alloy Composite: The outer shell is a compressed, multi-layered composite of Phrik and a shock-absorbing durasteel matrix. This allows it to withstand direct lightsaber glances and absorb significant kinetic impact from blunt force or even a direct missile strike (though the wearer would still feel the concussive force).
  • Internal Inertial Dampeners: A series of micro-gyros and fluid-dampening layers within the helmet absorb and distribute kinetic energy, protecting the Pyke's brain from concussive forces during headbutts or impacts.
  • Visor-Integrated Optic Filters: Automatically adjusts to extreme light fluctuations (flash-bangs) and can switch to thermal or low-light vision, crucial for maintaining sensory awareness against sensory overload tactics.
• Body:
  • Kinetic-Dissipation Weave: The primary body suit is woven from a flexible, high-tensile material designed to spread and dissipate kinetic energy across a wide surface area, making it highly resistant to blunt force trauma and shrapnel.
  • Articulated Plates with Bistaste Gel Layering: Over the kinetic weave, segmented plates of durasteel/composite allow for maximum flexibility and mobility, while an underlying layer of bistaste gel absorbs energy from blaster bolts and piercing attacks, deforming to distribute the force.
  • Magnetic Holster Points: Strategically placed, strong magnetic points on the back and hips allow for quick and secure attachment and detachment of compact weapons (e.g., wrist blasters, knives, small grenades) without relying on complex release mechanisms.
• Arms:
  • "Crushing Grip" Reinforcement: The gauntlets are heavily reinforced with concentric layers of durasteel and a fine-mesh Phrik weave (localized for lightsaber deflection). This makes them exceptionally strong for close-range "grappling" – more akin to pinning, crushing, and leveraging than traditional holds.
  • Integrated Shock Emitters: Located on the palm and forearm areas, these can deliver powerful non-lethal electrical shocks upon contact, useful for disorienting opponents, short-circuiting lightsabers (momentarily), or disrupting cybernetics.
  • Extendable "Spike": A small, retractable, duranium-tipped spike from the forearm, activated by muscle flex, for precision strikes in a close-quarters struggle or for puncturing weak points in enemy armor.
• Legs:
  • Powerful Electro-Magnetic Soles: The boots are equipped with powerful, user-activated electro-magnets. These allow the Pyke to quickly anchor themselves to metallic surfaces, resisting Force pushes/pulls, maintaining balance in unstable environments, or allowing for unexpected vertical movement on walls/ceilings.
  • Reinforced Strike Plates: The shins and knees are armored with incredibly dense, impact-resistant plating (similar to the helmet composite) designed to protect during kicks and to maximize the damage of the Pyke's powerful leg attacks.
  • Flexible Articulation for Kicking: Despite the heavy plating, the leg armor is designed with multiple flexible joints and overlapping scales to ensure the Pyke's full range of motion for their devastating kicks and explosive jumps.

STRENGTHS

• Unparalleled Durability Against Primary Threats: The armor's unique composite materials provide extremely high resistance against kinetic impacts, energy blasts, lightsaber strikes, and significant pressure, allowing the Pyke to survive direct hits that would incapacitate most other combatants.
• Optimized for Pyke Physiology: Every aspect of the armor enhances the Pyke's natural strengths – from the headbutt-reinforced helmet to the powerful, articulated leg armor and the close-quarters arm features, making them a more effective combatant than a conventional suit would allow.
• Resistance to Force Manipulation: The magnetic soles, low profile, and kinetic/pressure dissipation features make the Pyke significantly harder to move or disable with Force pushes/pulls, turning a Force-user's common tactic into a less effective one.

WEAKNESSES

• High Vulnerability to EMP/Ion Attacks: As a minimalist design relying on materials and minimal integrated electronics, any significant EMP or ion blast would render the magnetic soles and shock emitters completely inert, stripping the Pyke of crucial tactical options.
• Limited Range Engagement: While highly durable, the armor offers no inherent long-range offensive capabilities. The Pyke must close the distance to effectively utilize their strengths, making them vulnerable to sustained ranged attacks if they cannot breach the gap.
• Low Resistance to Acid and Radiation: The advanced materials, while excellent against kinetic and energy, offer poor inherent resistance to corrosive and radiative agents, meaning direct exposure to strong acids and radiative substances could rapidly compromise the armor's integrity.

DESCRIPTION

The "Viper Coil" armor is a testament to Pyke ingenuity and brutal pragmatism. Unlike the heavily armored, tech-laden suits often favored by other species, this armor is a sleek, multi-layered defensive skin designed for lightning-fast, close-quarters engagements. The armor's construction relies heavily on advanced material science, utilizing exotic alloys and weaves to provide unparalleled protection against common combat threats without the reliance on vulnerable integrated electronics. Every plate and seam is engineered to enhance the Pyke's unique movement capabilities, ensuring they remain an agile, unpredictable threat even when facing the immense power of the Force.

Visually, the armor emphasizes the Pyke's powerful legs and robust torso. The helmet is subtly reinforced, appearing almost like an extension of the Pyke's natural skull. The arm sections are compact, reflecting the Pyke's short limbs, while the leg armor is designed to be highly articulated, facilitating their powerful kicks and explosive movements. The overall aesthetic is one of predatory efficiency, a hardened shell built for rapid strikes and absorbing punishment.​

 

[MANIAC]

Kesh Hevro

Very cool! I found one issue, you can't use the Hex incorporated as manufacturer without permission, because it is not your company. I'd like to ask you to modify it or ask a permission.

 

[Kesh Hevro]

Kesh Hevro

Very cool! I found one issue, you can't use the Hex incorporated as manufacturer without permission, because it is not your company. I'd like to ask you to modify it or ask a permission.

added the permission to use Hex Inc.

 

[MANIAC]

Kesh Hevro

Perfect, thank you!

Approved.