Scandavian States
24-06-2004, 00:10
St. Ives University, having learned from the two previous versions of the St. Ives Battle Armour, is introducing two new systems.
The Mk.I SIBA was too bulky without lending room for cooling systems, which lead to more rapid physical exhaustion and dehydration despite the strength assists. The new Mk.III system will feature the removal of the arm assist portion of the skeletal system and the use of stronger but light armours in order to improve compatability with special forces and airborne operations. Unfortunately this means that a conversion to more conventional arms, but the added mobility more than makes up for the sacrifice.
The Mk.IV, the evolution of the heavy Mk.II, will see a fifty kilo drop in weight (to 200 kilos) but still feature a full-body skeleton and cooling system. Armour protection is about the same with greater overall coverage of the body. This suit will be used by infantry attached to mechanized, armoured, and shock divisions and will allow for the continued use of the SIBA-MG.
Mk.III SIBA
http://www.perpetrated.com/art/security%20armor.jpg
Mk.IV SIBA
http://www.perpetrated.com/art/battle%20armor.jpg
[I don't claim credit for the pics, but I won't out and out tell where I got them either.]
The Mk.I SIBA was too bulky without lending room for cooling systems, which lead to more rapid physical exhaustion and dehydration despite the strength assists. The new Mk.III system will feature the removal of the arm assist portion of the skeletal system and the use of stronger but light armours in order to improve compatability with special forces and airborne operations. Unfortunately this means that a conversion to more conventional arms, but the added mobility more than makes up for the sacrifice.
The Mk.IV, the evolution of the heavy Mk.II, will see a fifty kilo drop in weight (to 200 kilos) but still feature a full-body skeleton and cooling system. Armour protection is about the same with greater overall coverage of the body. This suit will be used by infantry attached to mechanized, armoured, and shock divisions and will allow for the continued use of the SIBA-MG.
Mk.III SIBA
http://www.perpetrated.com/art/security%20armor.jpg
Mk.IV SIBA
http://www.perpetrated.com/art/battle%20armor.jpg
[I don't claim credit for the pics, but I won't out and out tell where I got them either.]