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Ghensia begins research on Bio-Armor! (FT)

Ghensia
03-07-2005, 18:29
Ghensian R&D Research Update

Secret IC

With the purchase of Korgarein genetic manipulation devices, Ghensian R&D received several requests for developing so called ‘Bio-Armor’ for the Ghensian Armed Forces. Do to the estimated cost and resources needed to maintain the project among other factors, the Ghensian R&D has only decided to accept the order of the Ghensian Navy.

Do to the lack of the advanced type of equipment necessary for large-scale genetic manipulation; development in that field has been, up to this point, slow outside that of alterations for humans. However, this albeit limited experience combined with the technologically advanced genetic manipulation devices, has allowed Ghensian R&D to make fairly advanced strides quickly in this field.

Fortunately for the researchers assigned to this project, one of former heads of Ghensian R&D (Ted Cox) was a firm believer in the possibilities of genetic manipulation, and collected thousands of specimens for research, though the technology for genetic manipulation had yet to be developed. This has given the researchers a ‘leg up’ if you will by providing them with detailed accounts of thousands of species that may be suitable for this ‘Bio-Armor.’

As of yet, the researchers have yet to produce a working model of this ‘Bio-Armor’ however, based one what they have developed so fat, they believe that it is impossible to meet all the requirements; mainly that it is to be able to resist both energy and projectile weapons. Several scientists have suggested that they concentrate on the ability for this armor to absorb energy weapons, do to the large amount of advanced, though conventional, anti-projectile armor already on the market. They have refused to give a specific date on when the armor may become available, but it is believed to be soon.



OOC: Basically my government is developing armor that can not only repair itself, but absorb large amounts of heat/energy. As I mentioned IC, this cannot handle projectile attacks, (though it can handle light shrapnel and the like) so some sort of regular armor would need to be underneath. Looking for OOC comments only on the feasibility and/or just any old suggestions/comments.
Einhauser
03-07-2005, 20:00
Im assuming that this would take the place of skin, so how would you wear anti-projectile armor under your skin? If you want this to be a success, you should probably try to make both energy and matter based weapons be repulsed by this. If you want, we could perhaps develop this together, say, over IM?
Ghensia
03-07-2005, 21:41
ooc: sorry, I should have been more specific, (at this time) I'm developing this armor for space ships, not for body armor, though that is a possiblity....

BTW, whats your IM?
Einhauser
03-07-2005, 21:45
Bio armor for starships... thats an interesting idea. Lets talk about it via MSN IM. Ill TG you my address.
The American Diasporat
04-07-2005, 03:39
Watch out, Xess'll be all over you for bio-armor on spaceships >_>
Ghensia
04-07-2005, 16:44
Watch out, Xess'll be all over you for bio-armor on spaceships >_>

Who, and why?
Einhauser
04-07-2005, 20:01
Xessmithia. He builds really big, really mean ships that can take out entire fleets on their own. As to why he would object to bio-armor, well, I havnt figured that out.