Otagia
10-02-2006, 02:32
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The first in the PRA line of powered battle armor, the Akuma is at the pinnacle of PRA technology. Incorporating a wide variety of systems into its three meter frame, the Akuma is ready for anything.
Armament
Continuing in the tradition of PRA multipeds, the Akuma is equipped with a single power armor-grade universal weapons mount, which replaces the armor’s primary hand and forearm. This system is capable of mounting a variety of weapons, which include:
13mm machine gun (PRA GPHMG variant)
20mm chaingun
40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Iron Rain Gatling Shotgun (10 gauge)
30mm high velocity battle rifle
Thunderbolt 60mm cannon
Ammunition for the weapon systems is for the most part belt-fed, with ammunition stored in a heavily armored backpack.
The second arm is unarmed, although the hand is capable of a full range of motion and thus is capable of using most weapons intended for infantry. The Akuma above is shown with a modified PRA shock bokken and chaingun.
PRA has also experimented with a series of back-mounted weapons, with limited success. While not yet included in the Akuma’s load out, Pale Rider Arms has high hopes that a later version may mount these weapons.
Interface
Included in the Akuma is a standard PRA datajack, allowing the pilot to plug directly into the power armor and operate it via direct neural interface. As usual, the armor features full ASIST (artificial sensory induction system technology), and prevents neural signals from the pilot’s brain from reaching his body, thus preventing injury. The pilot sits inside the chest of the armor, his legs extending to the upper greaves. His arms are contained entirely within the torso, and his head is contained directly below the helmet, which serves as a sensor platform and general target.
Sensors
The Akuma boasts a full sensor suite, with visible spectrum and infrared cameras scattered across the armor (one cluster in the head, one on the back, and one in the chest). The head also contains ultrasonic sensors, used to detect opponents using high grade optical camouflage. Also integrated into the armor is a full smartgun system, providing precision targeting information to the operator.
Armor
The Akuma provides an excellent degree of protection to its pilot, with up to seven centimeters of composite armor between the pilot and the outside world. The armor also features optional OLED camouflage, allowing it to act as an extremely effective sniper.
Power and Propulsion
While PRA engineers considered mounting an actual generator in the Akuma, the frame was finally deemed too small, requiring the use of capacitors scattered across the body of the Akuma. The large amount of batteries is to prevent a mission-kill from a single lucky shot. With all systems active and in use, the Akuma can remain powered for six hours. The Akuma also can connect to certain PRA vehicles, drawing power from the vehicles engines to recharge their batteries. The cord used for this is lightly armored, and retracts into the body of the Akuma, preventing snares in combat situations. The cord can extend to a length of up to thirty meters.
The Akuma uses a unique method of propulsion: Instead of relying on servos and pistons like many primitive suits of power armor, the Akuma features a complete artificial musculature, precisely duplicating the range of movements of the human body using electroactive polymer artificial muscles (EPAM). By running an electric current through these materials, bundles can be made to expand and contract, flawlessly simulating the actions of the human body.
The Akuma will soon be on sale at Pale Rider Arms, and is expected to retail for approximately two million USD. A second model is already in the works for the PRA Red Samurai, and will also be for sale to the general public.
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The first in the PRA line of powered battle armor, the Akuma is at the pinnacle of PRA technology. Incorporating a wide variety of systems into its three meter frame, the Akuma is ready for anything.
Armament
Continuing in the tradition of PRA multipeds, the Akuma is equipped with a single power armor-grade universal weapons mount, which replaces the armor’s primary hand and forearm. This system is capable of mounting a variety of weapons, which include:
13mm machine gun (PRA GPHMG variant)
20mm chaingun
40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Iron Rain Gatling Shotgun (10 gauge)
30mm high velocity battle rifle
Thunderbolt 60mm cannon
Ammunition for the weapon systems is for the most part belt-fed, with ammunition stored in a heavily armored backpack.
The second arm is unarmed, although the hand is capable of a full range of motion and thus is capable of using most weapons intended for infantry. The Akuma above is shown with a modified PRA shock bokken and chaingun.
PRA has also experimented with a series of back-mounted weapons, with limited success. While not yet included in the Akuma’s load out, Pale Rider Arms has high hopes that a later version may mount these weapons.
Interface
Included in the Akuma is a standard PRA datajack, allowing the pilot to plug directly into the power armor and operate it via direct neural interface. As usual, the armor features full ASIST (artificial sensory induction system technology), and prevents neural signals from the pilot’s brain from reaching his body, thus preventing injury. The pilot sits inside the chest of the armor, his legs extending to the upper greaves. His arms are contained entirely within the torso, and his head is contained directly below the helmet, which serves as a sensor platform and general target.
Sensors
The Akuma boasts a full sensor suite, with visible spectrum and infrared cameras scattered across the armor (one cluster in the head, one on the back, and one in the chest). The head also contains ultrasonic sensors, used to detect opponents using high grade optical camouflage. Also integrated into the armor is a full smartgun system, providing precision targeting information to the operator.
Armor
The Akuma provides an excellent degree of protection to its pilot, with up to seven centimeters of composite armor between the pilot and the outside world. The armor also features optional OLED camouflage, allowing it to act as an extremely effective sniper.
Power and Propulsion
While PRA engineers considered mounting an actual generator in the Akuma, the frame was finally deemed too small, requiring the use of capacitors scattered across the body of the Akuma. The large amount of batteries is to prevent a mission-kill from a single lucky shot. With all systems active and in use, the Akuma can remain powered for six hours. The Akuma also can connect to certain PRA vehicles, drawing power from the vehicles engines to recharge their batteries. The cord used for this is lightly armored, and retracts into the body of the Akuma, preventing snares in combat situations. The cord can extend to a length of up to thirty meters.
The Akuma uses a unique method of propulsion: Instead of relying on servos and pistons like many primitive suits of power armor, the Akuma features a complete artificial musculature, precisely duplicating the range of movements of the human body using electroactive polymer artificial muscles (EPAM). By running an electric current through these materials, bundles can be made to expand and contract, flawlessly simulating the actions of the human body.
The Akuma will soon be on sale at Pale Rider Arms, and is expected to retail for approximately two million USD. A second model is already in the works for the PRA Red Samurai, and will also be for sale to the general public.