The Hoth system
09-07-2005, 00:07
HOTH MANUFACTURING
From the desk of Aervil Schvalung, Head Supervisor, Research & Development- Military Division
Attn: Darryl Galvax, Chief Executive Officer
TOP SECRET- EYES ONLY
Greetings, Mr. Galvax.
As you already know, development of the Model G designs has reached the testing phase, and, if all proceeds as it has, should be ready to enter full production within three months. As your secretary requested, enclosed is the full plans for the armorsuit and both special forces variants.
Armorsuit Designs (http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6831/halotrooperdesigns20nq.gif)
Though because of cost-cutting measures it's not likely every aspect of the prototype armor will see full production, here is a rundown of the basic technologies and advantages present in the Model G.
Kevlar Repulsion Armor: Model G utilizes a unique and top-secret technology named Kevlar/Magnetic Repulsion, or K/MR. The K/MR system has three parts. The first is standard Kevlar alloy plating which should absorb the impact of most types of non-armor-piercing bullets. The second is a motion sensor field embedded in strategic points across the armor plating. Should the sensors detect incoming small-arms fire, they will instantly route a signal to the third component, a net of electromagnets spread across the face of the armor. These will then send an extremely strong magnetic pulse that will slow the incoming bullets considerably, causing them to bounce off the Kevlar armor relatively harmlessly. When used effectively against direct small-arms fire, this system should function as a shield for the soldier, acting as an effective defense net against incoming bullets.
However, there are a number of disadvantages. First of all, though most strategic and pressure points on the body are protected, there are blind spots- areas where the sensors cannot detect, particularly the sides of the torso, underarms, and the back of the legs. In addition, the magnetic pulses, because of their strength, can manipulate other metal objects, too. If the soldier is holding his gun the wrong way, it can knock it out of his hands. For this reason, the magnetic sensors can be turned off until entry in a combat situation. In addition, the field is not strong enough to deter large bullets or pieces of shrapnel, so soldiers are still susceptible to rockets and grenades.
Dynamic Camouflage: Another innovation built into Model G is the dynamic camouflage system. Layered on top of the Kevlar plating segments are strips of flexible LCD material. Images textures can be projected onto the screen to create camouflage. In addition to the preloaded camo textures that come loaded into the helmet computer, soldiers can take images of the surroundings using a wrist-mounted digital camera and create camouflage for any situation. Because the LCD layer is susceptible to damage if the armor is hit, it is broken into 24 distinct segments, each with an individual link to the helmet computer and an individual power source, allowing one or more to go offline while the others remain active. They are also designed to be modular, so technicians can replace broken segments with new ones easily and cheaply.
Pheromone Emitters: The last innovation is probably the most radical. Pheromones are scents emitted by many animals, including humans, to send messages to others of the species. These messages vary from an indication of a desire to copulate to an assertion of aggression and dominance. Never before, however, have they seen use as a military application. Our soldiers are equipped with emitters that secrete highly concentrated amounts of the human pheromone androstenone, which, in large amounts, astronomically enhances feelings of intimidation in others because of a perceived aggression in the wearer, thus striking fear into enemy soldiers. These emitters can be turned off until a combat situation presents itself. Also, the helmets have filters which negate the effects of the androstenone, making soldiers immune to each others’ pheromone effects.
These are the most notable among the advances in Model G, and after extensive positive testing, it is almost certain that all three of these technologies will see full production as part of the armorsuit.
Again, this is all highly classified information unknown to all but you, me, and select members of the Research & Development team. It is imperative that it be kept that way until mass production commences.
Sincerely,
Aervil Schvalung
Head Supervisor, Research & Development- Military Division
(OOC: All of these technologies are based on modern technologies and are feasible for the stated uses, making them ideal for a postmodern setting. Although this is still highly classified, if anyone would like to express interest in purchasing multiple sets OOC-ly in this thread, I can give you a pre-production discount once the units are released for sale.)
EDIT: Changed huge picture to link.
From the desk of Aervil Schvalung, Head Supervisor, Research & Development- Military Division
Attn: Darryl Galvax, Chief Executive Officer
TOP SECRET- EYES ONLY
Greetings, Mr. Galvax.
As you already know, development of the Model G designs has reached the testing phase, and, if all proceeds as it has, should be ready to enter full production within three months. As your secretary requested, enclosed is the full plans for the armorsuit and both special forces variants.
Armorsuit Designs (http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6831/halotrooperdesigns20nq.gif)
Though because of cost-cutting measures it's not likely every aspect of the prototype armor will see full production, here is a rundown of the basic technologies and advantages present in the Model G.
Kevlar Repulsion Armor: Model G utilizes a unique and top-secret technology named Kevlar/Magnetic Repulsion, or K/MR. The K/MR system has three parts. The first is standard Kevlar alloy plating which should absorb the impact of most types of non-armor-piercing bullets. The second is a motion sensor field embedded in strategic points across the armor plating. Should the sensors detect incoming small-arms fire, they will instantly route a signal to the third component, a net of electromagnets spread across the face of the armor. These will then send an extremely strong magnetic pulse that will slow the incoming bullets considerably, causing them to bounce off the Kevlar armor relatively harmlessly. When used effectively against direct small-arms fire, this system should function as a shield for the soldier, acting as an effective defense net against incoming bullets.
However, there are a number of disadvantages. First of all, though most strategic and pressure points on the body are protected, there are blind spots- areas where the sensors cannot detect, particularly the sides of the torso, underarms, and the back of the legs. In addition, the magnetic pulses, because of their strength, can manipulate other metal objects, too. If the soldier is holding his gun the wrong way, it can knock it out of his hands. For this reason, the magnetic sensors can be turned off until entry in a combat situation. In addition, the field is not strong enough to deter large bullets or pieces of shrapnel, so soldiers are still susceptible to rockets and grenades.
Dynamic Camouflage: Another innovation built into Model G is the dynamic camouflage system. Layered on top of the Kevlar plating segments are strips of flexible LCD material. Images textures can be projected onto the screen to create camouflage. In addition to the preloaded camo textures that come loaded into the helmet computer, soldiers can take images of the surroundings using a wrist-mounted digital camera and create camouflage for any situation. Because the LCD layer is susceptible to damage if the armor is hit, it is broken into 24 distinct segments, each with an individual link to the helmet computer and an individual power source, allowing one or more to go offline while the others remain active. They are also designed to be modular, so technicians can replace broken segments with new ones easily and cheaply.
Pheromone Emitters: The last innovation is probably the most radical. Pheromones are scents emitted by many animals, including humans, to send messages to others of the species. These messages vary from an indication of a desire to copulate to an assertion of aggression and dominance. Never before, however, have they seen use as a military application. Our soldiers are equipped with emitters that secrete highly concentrated amounts of the human pheromone androstenone, which, in large amounts, astronomically enhances feelings of intimidation in others because of a perceived aggression in the wearer, thus striking fear into enemy soldiers. These emitters can be turned off until a combat situation presents itself. Also, the helmets have filters which negate the effects of the androstenone, making soldiers immune to each others’ pheromone effects.
These are the most notable among the advances in Model G, and after extensive positive testing, it is almost certain that all three of these technologies will see full production as part of the armorsuit.
Again, this is all highly classified information unknown to all but you, me, and select members of the Research & Development team. It is imperative that it be kept that way until mass production commences.
Sincerely,
Aervil Schvalung
Head Supervisor, Research & Development- Military Division
(OOC: All of these technologies are based on modern technologies and are feasible for the stated uses, making them ideal for a postmodern setting. Although this is still highly classified, if anyone would like to express interest in purchasing multiple sets OOC-ly in this thread, I can give you a pre-production discount once the units are released for sale.)
EDIT: Changed huge picture to link.