Soviet Bloc
20-11-2004, 06:12
VEPR S2 Modular Situational Awareness and Battle Armor System (MSABAS)
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The VEPR S2 system was based off of the ARSB’s VEPR combat system, a proven system that incorporated intelligence gathering devices, targeting devices, advanced combat equipment, armor, and ergonomic features into a system that was incredibly easy to use by its wearer. The VEPR S2 adds onto the base VEPR platform and shares most of the same physical attributes. However, the VEPR S2 now is composed of two types, the Light Situational System (LSS) and the Heavy Situational System (HSS). These two variants are placed on the base system, the Base Vepr Platform.
VEPR S2 System Variants
The LSS was suited primarily for environments where stealth and environmental factors come into play. It incorporates a lighter helmet that still affords the wearer a high-degree of security and strength while providing lighter weight than its HSS counterpart. Instead of a full-face visor and NBC/armor system, the LSS suit only offers the Mini-Array Visor, a miniature ‘safety-glasses’-resembling visor (far different from the near-full face visor of the HSS) that provides excellent shrapnel protection while still providing optimum space for information to be displayed. The NBC/Armor system has been replaced with a ventilator/re-breather system that basically cleanses the nearby air. Aside from that, its overall armor is lighter and far more flexible, providing great movement abilities yet retaining a very high strength. The combat load potential of the LSS system is much less than the HSS and it was not designed to be in high-intensity conflicts for very long.
The LSS’ counterpart is the HSS, the Heavy Situational System. This heavy armor lay-out is composed of an Armor Class IV Ballistic helmet (IV is the highest protection offered in the ARSB’s inventory) composed of light weight alloys along with interwoven Kevlar cords. Attached to this helmet is a full-face visor and NBC system that completely seals the head from the outside air. A connector in the back provides a continuous supply of oxygen from a back-mounted cleaning and purifying system. Emergency vents on the helmet with light filters allow the system to still be used after the oxygen system has been damaged. Aside from that, the HSS is composed of heavier armor (although still flexible) with extra inserts composed of an array of material (mainly alloys and ceramics) providing optimum comfort and protection. The main load-bearing frame on the HSS is much heavier and much sturdier than its LSS counterpart, meaning a 200% increase in load-bearing capabilities. The combat load potential of the HSS system is so great, that in testing during recent domestic war-games, the soldiers outfitted with the HSS system could outlast their LSS counter-parts three-fold. Due to its increased load-bearing capacities, it can carry more advanced (and slightly heavier) batteries, meaning the capability to both last longer and carry more electronic gear.
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*LSS Variant shown on left.
Base VEPR Platform (BVP)
Behind both the LSS and HSS variants, however, is the Base VEPR Platform (BVP). This basic system is composed of four pieces. The first is the Upper Body Base Cover. This is a long-sleeved shirt (sleeves can roll up) composed of three fabrics. The first becomes a second layer of skin, so to speak. Next is a layer of Sparsely Woven Vertical Pillar Fabric, a neoprene-type fabric micro-engineered to resemble a fishnet, although with vertical ‘columns’ which attack the first fabric to the third which is a water and stain resistant form of fleece. In the small of the back of the UBBC is a small ‘pad’, which is flexible and rather soft. Within this pad is a micro-turbine, micro-heating coils, a de-humidifier link-up, humidifier link-up, and a coolant link up. When the Vepr Load Bearing System (VLBS ) is added, these automatically attach, providing the UBBC with the ability to use its micro-turbine to circulate heated air, cooled air, dehumidified air, or humidified air. This system allows the wearer to feel comfortable and natural in all environments, climates, and conditions. The first fabric wicks away moisture from the skin where the de-humidifier takes that water/sweat and transfers it to the VLBS which contains most of the systems of operation. An add-on to the VLBS is the Internal Water Purification System which takes all of that sweat and water, purifies it, and actually turns it into drinkable, clean, clear, and pure water.
The second system is the Lower Body Base Pants (LBBP). This is a system exactly like the first and its legs can be rolled up (to be like shorts). An optional system can be fitted that resembles a ‘cup’ (such as athletes wear) connected to a micro-pump which allows the user to urinate without undressing and during combat (not that our soldiers like to piss in their pants when they’re scared, hehe). The urine is transferred to the same Internal Water Purification System which cleanses it and turns it into drinkable water, stored in a litre-sized bottle.
The third system is the Secondary Total Body Cover which is an optional addition. This is basically the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) of the system and can be composed of anything from heavy wool and fabric for cold environments to a thin layer of cotton or synthetic material for warm environments. Most of the time, a soldier can operate in harsh conditions while wearing a light BDU (thin fabric) because the heating system provides heat and comfort to the wearer although heavy BDUs are recommended in the event of a temperature control system failure.
The final system is the VEPR Body Support System (VBSS) which is composed of a nine-point harness system designed to promote healthy movements and provide optimum support, especially to the back, abdomen, shoulders, and legs. This is an optional addition to the system. This system helps distribute any load carried by the soldier evenly and without creating pressure points, known to increase battle fatigue and weakness within the soldier. The VBSS also steadies the user’s breathing, increasing his manual accuracy.
[b]COMMON FEATURES OF BOTH SYSTEMS
Helmet (Visor)
The visor is the Joint Infantry Information Relay and Surveillance System (JIIRSS II, initial version developed by Exonerate). The JIIRSS II is a third generation advanced visor-based system that relays the following information to the particular soldier, his squad, his military group, and his commanders: satellite/command center uplink (for quick battlefield surveillance), nightvision (without bulky headgear but uses a nightvision receiver mounted on right shoulder or helmet), heat detection (also uses a sensor on the right shoulder or helmet), image resolution enhancement, millimetric wave radar (using a small system on the right shoulder or helmet that can detect metal at medium ranges and in low-light, poor visibility conditions), weapons camera view, and the communications link, vital to team and unit survival. This system can also receive and display a GPS map on the visor. The visor is composed of pretreated plastics with interwoven INVIKevlar fibers (molecularly engineered Kevlar fibers) for non-shattering protection capable of defeating shrapnel.
LSS Helmet-
Miniature version of JIIRSS II. Re-breather. No high-level NBC protection.
HSS Helmet-
Full version of JIIRSS II. Full NBC protection. Armored NBC protection system.
Load Bearing Systems
The load bearing system is integrated with both HSS and LSS variants and allows for the ability to carry numerous pieces of equipment. Connected with the load-bearing system is the Felt Recoil Reduction System (FRRS) which uses a series of pads and gel inserts to actually reduce felt recoil, improving soldier's morale and increasing their battle efficiency by reducing fatigue on the soldier.
Armor
All armor is capable of stopping most pistol and rifle rounds using extensive fiber structures (kevlar, super-dense plastic, ceramic inserts, alloy materials). This also improves the wearer's ability to survive explosions and close-proximity grenade blasts. Armor covers the shoulders, back (limited), chest, abdomen, groin, upper arms, and parts of the leg (shin, knee-caps, and most of the thigh). The armor system was designed to provide optimal protection at a low weight. The entire (chest, shoulder, armor, leg) weight of the armor system is 31 pounds and is distributed evenly across all surfaces, creating no uncomfortable pressure points. Although the VEPR S2 system was designed to give the soldier wearing the system the ability to engage and destroy enemy targets before they have a chance to notice or engage the VEPR S2 system-wearing soldier, the VEPR S2 system can also withstand most rifle rounds up to 7.62 mm(most 7.62mm rounds, except certain types of bullets) and drastically decreasing the impact force of most other rounds by distributing the force and by slowing down the round to where it causes minimal damage. The ceramic inserts can be removed, bringing the weight down to about 14 pounds, which increases range and energy of the soldier while still providing ballistics protection of most if not all pistol rounds and fairly good stopping power on some rifle rounds. No matter what armor-mode is chosen (with or without the ceramic inserts), the system can stop most shrapnel from getting past the armor (including close-proximity grenades, artillery, and larger explosives).
Otherwise, this system is completely compatible with most other types of armors. LSS Variant uses light and flexible armor with a lower degree of strength.
Joint Weight Distribution Carrying System (JWDCS)
This system utilizes a light-weight aluminum frame that is specifically molded to provide maximum comfort for a soldier. This pack distributes the weight evenly among the shoulders, waste, and hips, meaning the soldier can carry more equipment and tire less easily. The pack also uses gel inserts and other comfort materials to provide cushioning and prevent injury in any instance. The JWDCS for the LSS soldier is slightly lighter and therefore less able to carry heavy loads than the HSS variant.
Weapon
The [ARSB] soldier with the VEPR S2 system uses an RSR-51XA Assault rifle specially modified for the VEPR S2 system. The RSR-51XA Assault rifle is the base version of the RSR-51 plus a few extras such as tactical gear (flashlights, red-dot sight, etc.) and a camera system that sends signals to the helmet which then displays the picture on the visor, meaning this soldier can get behind a safe, sturdy object and stick the rifle over the object and line up the crosshairs and fire, without ever looking down the barrel of the weapon. The toggle switch to activate the camera system is located on a keypad on the arm as well as a quick-cycle button on the weapon itself. The camera is also coupled with the JIIDSS II’s night vision, low-light optics, infrared view, and millimetric radar receivers meaning it has all-weather capability as well as long-range visual scan ability. When being sold to a purchaser that does not want the RSR-51XA Assault rifle , only the M-280 weapon camera and its mount, as well as the integration wiring and wireless system is sent with the VEPR S2 system.
Systems
The VEPR S2 system is outfitted with a computer system that matches to the contours of the wearer's body. The computer operates a Local Area Network with the wearer's team for instant communication and transferring of data. The system can also send information to another position by use of satellites or other communications systems (such as a communications vehicle or tower). The computer also feeds real-time surveillance from drones or delayed surveillance from satellites to the wearer's helmet and if another soldier's computer is damaged, another soldier's computer can relay the surveillance to that soldier's helmet as long as the primary receiver system is intact or the auxilary system is intact (a small, close-range antennae located on the helmet). The computer also relays all information from sensors and devices to the soldier's helmet and/or to other soldiers. The Integrated Joint Information Distribution Computer system allows for the easy toggle between relevant screens (GPS map, real-time surveillance, infrared, firearm-camera mode, etc.). All information sent and received is encrypted. Another system is the Soldier Health Monitoring and Transmission System, which monitors the soldier's vitals (including blood pressure, pulse, etc.) and sends those stats back to a commander or to a medic wearing the VEPR S2 system.
For ARSB soldiers, it also contains an uplink into the Soviet Bloc Worldwide Offensive/Defensive Operations Net, meaning a single infantryman can coordinate strikes using air, land, and sea-based assets, making the ARSB infantry a very lethal and capable force. The VEPR S2 system maintains an area on the suit for an uplink system to be placed, which can uplink any nation's soldier into their own military net.
Audio/Communication Systems
For the transmission of audio signals via radio transmissions, the transmission is decrypted by a small computer in the helmet and turned into minute vibrations which are then used to stimulate the wearer's cochlea, allowing the wearer to hear every transmission in crisp, clear sound with no background noise. The sound is also not transferred to the outside world. A microphone system can be placed in the oxygen system, on the neck, or on a small movable 'boom' to hold in front of the mouth... When speaking into a microphone may jeopardize your mission, simply type messages using the small keypad on your arm. The keypad is encased in a gel that creates no noise so no fear of anyone hearing the 'clicking' of a keyboard. This message is then sent to everyone's visors and displays on their communications screen.
Battery
The VEPR S2 system runs on a newly developed battery which can run on standard operating power (SOP; This 'mode' is when only the receiver systems/visor systems are in constant use and the weapons, camera, and other systems are in moderate to light use) for up to 6 days. At Low Operating Power (LOP), the system can run for nearly 10 days (Using only visor and receiver systems). At Combat Operating Power (When all modes are in heavy use), the system can last for about two days, depending on conditions. Each weapon's camera systems are outfitted with a small auxiliary battery to provide a 7-hour emergency run time as are the visor and receiver (antennae, decoding, etc.) systems. The nice thing about this battery, the M-445, is that it's modular, with the ability to accept up to 8 more 6-hour 'tack-on power' batteries, increasing each system's hour limits 48 hours and the battery resides in a 'cradle' that allows for easy removal and replacing. Batteries can be added or removed, depending on mission. Let's say you want the VEPR S2 wearer to be on the frontlines, then you'll want to attach all eight extra batteries (the M-330) to provide maximum time for the wearer to go before having to replace or recharge the batteries, but if you want that VEPR S2 wearer to go on a short-range recon patrol and reserve the batteries for combat personnel, no extra batteries are needed. Another thing about the M-445 batteries and the M-330's, are that they are rechargeable and can be easily recharged using any means available such as jumper cables, other batteries, a normal 60hz plug in (as well as adaptors for all other types of electrical frequencies) that can accept 120, 240, 208, and most other voltages and convert it into the power used by the batteries. The batteries can also be recharged using DC power or any means available. The main battery unit, the M-445, can be recharged in 6 hours and each M-330 (The add-on batteries) can be recharged in about 2-3 hours. The battery system is located under the load-bearing back-pack, and conforms to the wearer. The batteries will operate from temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to +130 degrees F and at altitudes up to 16000 feet.
So far, all ARSB vehicles, tanks, and cargo aircraft (including helicopters) have been outfitted with cradles to recharge these batteries. All MMPWV NV-05 and MMPWV M-04s have been outfitted with the cradles in order to continuously provide power to infantry forces.
COST
! Currently not for sale- Except to close allies and trusted nations !
Cost for the LSS Variant is $35,000 USD for each system.
Cost for the HSS Variant is $42,000 USD for each system.
Production rights for the LSS Variant is $850 Million USD
Production rights for the HSS Variant is $1.1 Billion USD
! Currently not for sale- Except to close allies and trusted nations !
OOC- Comments? Criticism?
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The VEPR S2 system was based off of the ARSB’s VEPR combat system, a proven system that incorporated intelligence gathering devices, targeting devices, advanced combat equipment, armor, and ergonomic features into a system that was incredibly easy to use by its wearer. The VEPR S2 adds onto the base VEPR platform and shares most of the same physical attributes. However, the VEPR S2 now is composed of two types, the Light Situational System (LSS) and the Heavy Situational System (HSS). These two variants are placed on the base system, the Base Vepr Platform.
VEPR S2 System Variants
The LSS was suited primarily for environments where stealth and environmental factors come into play. It incorporates a lighter helmet that still affords the wearer a high-degree of security and strength while providing lighter weight than its HSS counterpart. Instead of a full-face visor and NBC/armor system, the LSS suit only offers the Mini-Array Visor, a miniature ‘safety-glasses’-resembling visor (far different from the near-full face visor of the HSS) that provides excellent shrapnel protection while still providing optimum space for information to be displayed. The NBC/Armor system has been replaced with a ventilator/re-breather system that basically cleanses the nearby air. Aside from that, its overall armor is lighter and far more flexible, providing great movement abilities yet retaining a very high strength. The combat load potential of the LSS system is much less than the HSS and it was not designed to be in high-intensity conflicts for very long.
The LSS’ counterpart is the HSS, the Heavy Situational System. This heavy armor lay-out is composed of an Armor Class IV Ballistic helmet (IV is the highest protection offered in the ARSB’s inventory) composed of light weight alloys along with interwoven Kevlar cords. Attached to this helmet is a full-face visor and NBC system that completely seals the head from the outside air. A connector in the back provides a continuous supply of oxygen from a back-mounted cleaning and purifying system. Emergency vents on the helmet with light filters allow the system to still be used after the oxygen system has been damaged. Aside from that, the HSS is composed of heavier armor (although still flexible) with extra inserts composed of an array of material (mainly alloys and ceramics) providing optimum comfort and protection. The main load-bearing frame on the HSS is much heavier and much sturdier than its LSS counterpart, meaning a 200% increase in load-bearing capabilities. The combat load potential of the HSS system is so great, that in testing during recent domestic war-games, the soldiers outfitted with the HSS system could outlast their LSS counter-parts three-fold. Due to its increased load-bearing capacities, it can carry more advanced (and slightly heavier) batteries, meaning the capability to both last longer and carry more electronic gear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/VEPRS2.bmp
*LSS Variant shown on left.
Base VEPR Platform (BVP)
Behind both the LSS and HSS variants, however, is the Base VEPR Platform (BVP). This basic system is composed of four pieces. The first is the Upper Body Base Cover. This is a long-sleeved shirt (sleeves can roll up) composed of three fabrics. The first becomes a second layer of skin, so to speak. Next is a layer of Sparsely Woven Vertical Pillar Fabric, a neoprene-type fabric micro-engineered to resemble a fishnet, although with vertical ‘columns’ which attack the first fabric to the third which is a water and stain resistant form of fleece. In the small of the back of the UBBC is a small ‘pad’, which is flexible and rather soft. Within this pad is a micro-turbine, micro-heating coils, a de-humidifier link-up, humidifier link-up, and a coolant link up. When the Vepr Load Bearing System (VLBS ) is added, these automatically attach, providing the UBBC with the ability to use its micro-turbine to circulate heated air, cooled air, dehumidified air, or humidified air. This system allows the wearer to feel comfortable and natural in all environments, climates, and conditions. The first fabric wicks away moisture from the skin where the de-humidifier takes that water/sweat and transfers it to the VLBS which contains most of the systems of operation. An add-on to the VLBS is the Internal Water Purification System which takes all of that sweat and water, purifies it, and actually turns it into drinkable, clean, clear, and pure water.
The second system is the Lower Body Base Pants (LBBP). This is a system exactly like the first and its legs can be rolled up (to be like shorts). An optional system can be fitted that resembles a ‘cup’ (such as athletes wear) connected to a micro-pump which allows the user to urinate without undressing and during combat (not that our soldiers like to piss in their pants when they’re scared, hehe). The urine is transferred to the same Internal Water Purification System which cleanses it and turns it into drinkable water, stored in a litre-sized bottle.
The third system is the Secondary Total Body Cover which is an optional addition. This is basically the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) of the system and can be composed of anything from heavy wool and fabric for cold environments to a thin layer of cotton or synthetic material for warm environments. Most of the time, a soldier can operate in harsh conditions while wearing a light BDU (thin fabric) because the heating system provides heat and comfort to the wearer although heavy BDUs are recommended in the event of a temperature control system failure.
The final system is the VEPR Body Support System (VBSS) which is composed of a nine-point harness system designed to promote healthy movements and provide optimum support, especially to the back, abdomen, shoulders, and legs. This is an optional addition to the system. This system helps distribute any load carried by the soldier evenly and without creating pressure points, known to increase battle fatigue and weakness within the soldier. The VBSS also steadies the user’s breathing, increasing his manual accuracy.
[b]COMMON FEATURES OF BOTH SYSTEMS
Helmet (Visor)
The visor is the Joint Infantry Information Relay and Surveillance System (JIIRSS II, initial version developed by Exonerate). The JIIRSS II is a third generation advanced visor-based system that relays the following information to the particular soldier, his squad, his military group, and his commanders: satellite/command center uplink (for quick battlefield surveillance), nightvision (without bulky headgear but uses a nightvision receiver mounted on right shoulder or helmet), heat detection (also uses a sensor on the right shoulder or helmet), image resolution enhancement, millimetric wave radar (using a small system on the right shoulder or helmet that can detect metal at medium ranges and in low-light, poor visibility conditions), weapons camera view, and the communications link, vital to team and unit survival. This system can also receive and display a GPS map on the visor. The visor is composed of pretreated plastics with interwoven INVIKevlar fibers (molecularly engineered Kevlar fibers) for non-shattering protection capable of defeating shrapnel.
LSS Helmet-
Miniature version of JIIRSS II. Re-breather. No high-level NBC protection.
HSS Helmet-
Full version of JIIRSS II. Full NBC protection. Armored NBC protection system.
Load Bearing Systems
The load bearing system is integrated with both HSS and LSS variants and allows for the ability to carry numerous pieces of equipment. Connected with the load-bearing system is the Felt Recoil Reduction System (FRRS) which uses a series of pads and gel inserts to actually reduce felt recoil, improving soldier's morale and increasing their battle efficiency by reducing fatigue on the soldier.
Armor
All armor is capable of stopping most pistol and rifle rounds using extensive fiber structures (kevlar, super-dense plastic, ceramic inserts, alloy materials). This also improves the wearer's ability to survive explosions and close-proximity grenade blasts. Armor covers the shoulders, back (limited), chest, abdomen, groin, upper arms, and parts of the leg (shin, knee-caps, and most of the thigh). The armor system was designed to provide optimal protection at a low weight. The entire (chest, shoulder, armor, leg) weight of the armor system is 31 pounds and is distributed evenly across all surfaces, creating no uncomfortable pressure points. Although the VEPR S2 system was designed to give the soldier wearing the system the ability to engage and destroy enemy targets before they have a chance to notice or engage the VEPR S2 system-wearing soldier, the VEPR S2 system can also withstand most rifle rounds up to 7.62 mm(most 7.62mm rounds, except certain types of bullets) and drastically decreasing the impact force of most other rounds by distributing the force and by slowing down the round to where it causes minimal damage. The ceramic inserts can be removed, bringing the weight down to about 14 pounds, which increases range and energy of the soldier while still providing ballistics protection of most if not all pistol rounds and fairly good stopping power on some rifle rounds. No matter what armor-mode is chosen (with or without the ceramic inserts), the system can stop most shrapnel from getting past the armor (including close-proximity grenades, artillery, and larger explosives).
Otherwise, this system is completely compatible with most other types of armors. LSS Variant uses light and flexible armor with a lower degree of strength.
Joint Weight Distribution Carrying System (JWDCS)
This system utilizes a light-weight aluminum frame that is specifically molded to provide maximum comfort for a soldier. This pack distributes the weight evenly among the shoulders, waste, and hips, meaning the soldier can carry more equipment and tire less easily. The pack also uses gel inserts and other comfort materials to provide cushioning and prevent injury in any instance. The JWDCS for the LSS soldier is slightly lighter and therefore less able to carry heavy loads than the HSS variant.
Weapon
The [ARSB] soldier with the VEPR S2 system uses an RSR-51XA Assault rifle specially modified for the VEPR S2 system. The RSR-51XA Assault rifle is the base version of the RSR-51 plus a few extras such as tactical gear (flashlights, red-dot sight, etc.) and a camera system that sends signals to the helmet which then displays the picture on the visor, meaning this soldier can get behind a safe, sturdy object and stick the rifle over the object and line up the crosshairs and fire, without ever looking down the barrel of the weapon. The toggle switch to activate the camera system is located on a keypad on the arm as well as a quick-cycle button on the weapon itself. The camera is also coupled with the JIIDSS II’s night vision, low-light optics, infrared view, and millimetric radar receivers meaning it has all-weather capability as well as long-range visual scan ability. When being sold to a purchaser that does not want the RSR-51XA Assault rifle , only the M-280 weapon camera and its mount, as well as the integration wiring and wireless system is sent with the VEPR S2 system.
Systems
The VEPR S2 system is outfitted with a computer system that matches to the contours of the wearer's body. The computer operates a Local Area Network with the wearer's team for instant communication and transferring of data. The system can also send information to another position by use of satellites or other communications systems (such as a communications vehicle or tower). The computer also feeds real-time surveillance from drones or delayed surveillance from satellites to the wearer's helmet and if another soldier's computer is damaged, another soldier's computer can relay the surveillance to that soldier's helmet as long as the primary receiver system is intact or the auxilary system is intact (a small, close-range antennae located on the helmet). The computer also relays all information from sensors and devices to the soldier's helmet and/or to other soldiers. The Integrated Joint Information Distribution Computer system allows for the easy toggle between relevant screens (GPS map, real-time surveillance, infrared, firearm-camera mode, etc.). All information sent and received is encrypted. Another system is the Soldier Health Monitoring and Transmission System, which monitors the soldier's vitals (including blood pressure, pulse, etc.) and sends those stats back to a commander or to a medic wearing the VEPR S2 system.
For ARSB soldiers, it also contains an uplink into the Soviet Bloc Worldwide Offensive/Defensive Operations Net, meaning a single infantryman can coordinate strikes using air, land, and sea-based assets, making the ARSB infantry a very lethal and capable force. The VEPR S2 system maintains an area on the suit for an uplink system to be placed, which can uplink any nation's soldier into their own military net.
Audio/Communication Systems
For the transmission of audio signals via radio transmissions, the transmission is decrypted by a small computer in the helmet and turned into minute vibrations which are then used to stimulate the wearer's cochlea, allowing the wearer to hear every transmission in crisp, clear sound with no background noise. The sound is also not transferred to the outside world. A microphone system can be placed in the oxygen system, on the neck, or on a small movable 'boom' to hold in front of the mouth... When speaking into a microphone may jeopardize your mission, simply type messages using the small keypad on your arm. The keypad is encased in a gel that creates no noise so no fear of anyone hearing the 'clicking' of a keyboard. This message is then sent to everyone's visors and displays on their communications screen.
Battery
The VEPR S2 system runs on a newly developed battery which can run on standard operating power (SOP; This 'mode' is when only the receiver systems/visor systems are in constant use and the weapons, camera, and other systems are in moderate to light use) for up to 6 days. At Low Operating Power (LOP), the system can run for nearly 10 days (Using only visor and receiver systems). At Combat Operating Power (When all modes are in heavy use), the system can last for about two days, depending on conditions. Each weapon's camera systems are outfitted with a small auxiliary battery to provide a 7-hour emergency run time as are the visor and receiver (antennae, decoding, etc.) systems. The nice thing about this battery, the M-445, is that it's modular, with the ability to accept up to 8 more 6-hour 'tack-on power' batteries, increasing each system's hour limits 48 hours and the battery resides in a 'cradle' that allows for easy removal and replacing. Batteries can be added or removed, depending on mission. Let's say you want the VEPR S2 wearer to be on the frontlines, then you'll want to attach all eight extra batteries (the M-330) to provide maximum time for the wearer to go before having to replace or recharge the batteries, but if you want that VEPR S2 wearer to go on a short-range recon patrol and reserve the batteries for combat personnel, no extra batteries are needed. Another thing about the M-445 batteries and the M-330's, are that they are rechargeable and can be easily recharged using any means available such as jumper cables, other batteries, a normal 60hz plug in (as well as adaptors for all other types of electrical frequencies) that can accept 120, 240, 208, and most other voltages and convert it into the power used by the batteries. The batteries can also be recharged using DC power or any means available. The main battery unit, the M-445, can be recharged in 6 hours and each M-330 (The add-on batteries) can be recharged in about 2-3 hours. The battery system is located under the load-bearing back-pack, and conforms to the wearer. The batteries will operate from temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to +130 degrees F and at altitudes up to 16000 feet.
So far, all ARSB vehicles, tanks, and cargo aircraft (including helicopters) have been outfitted with cradles to recharge these batteries. All MMPWV NV-05 and MMPWV M-04s have been outfitted with the cradles in order to continuously provide power to infantry forces.
COST
! Currently not for sale- Except to close allies and trusted nations !
Cost for the LSS Variant is $35,000 USD for each system.
Cost for the HSS Variant is $42,000 USD for each system.
Production rights for the LSS Variant is $850 Million USD
Production rights for the HSS Variant is $1.1 Billion USD
! Currently not for sale- Except to close allies and trusted nations !
OOC- Comments? Criticism?