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New PRA Battle Armor Released, PETA has fits (MT)

Otagia
12-02-2006, 23:50
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PRA NEWS

PETA members are in an uproar after Pale Rider Arms released the details on its newest suit of battle armor, destined to be used by the Red Samurai police force. Picketers have lined up outside the factory where the suits are being manufactured, protesting the use of chinchilla fur in the undersuit of the battle armor. The PETA members threw blood on the Samurai guarding the facility, but hostilities have not escalated any further at the time of this broadcast.

An unnamed PRA executive responded to our request for a statement with the following:

"I really don't see what the big deal is. Our chinchillas are farm raised in relative comfort, and are harvested with a minimal amount of butchery. Regardless, the pain suffered by these animals is superceded by the comfort afforded to the Red Samurai, who often have to wear the armor for more than twelve hours a day."


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Tetsu no Kami Battle Armor
Engineered specifically for the elite PRA Red Samurai, the Tetsu no Kami (lit. God of Iron) serves to enhance the Samurai beyond their already impressive physiques to truly godlike levels. While not itself armed, its EAP musculature enables the wearer to weild weapons far beyond the capabilities of mere mortals. Tests have shown wearers of the Kami firing weapons such as the Iron Rain or GPHMG accurately and unsupported.

EAM Musculature
The most important part of the Tetsu no Kami, the Electroactive Polymer (EAP) musculature serves to enhance the wearer's strength ten fold. EAMs are plastics that, when a current is run through them, the EAM will either expand or contract, pulling the suit with it. These polymers are interwoven and attached to the undersuit and out armor plates, duplicating the movements of the human body, increasing the strength of the wearer by effectively adding more muscle mass. In addition to acting in this role, the Tetsu no Kami's EAP acts as an additional layer of armor. Not only are the polymers themselves very resistant to ballistic penetration, they are interwoven with spidersilk threads for additional protection. Finally, the EAPs are perfectly capable of operating even when riddled with dozens of bullets. In fact, the undulating motion of the polymers tends to act in a reverse peristaltic motion, driving the bullets from the suit.

The Oversuit
The first layer of protection on the God of Iron, the Oversuit is intended to stop any incoming rounds far short of its inhabitant. The Oversuit is composed of overlapping plates of titanium-reinforced ballistic ceramics, protecting against rifle rounds up to 11.5 mm. The plates slide over one another with ease, allowing a full range of mobility to the wearer, as well as allowing the armor to breath, allowing the undersuit to cool more easily.

The Undersuit
The Undersuit is an airtight layer of polymers over a comfortable, downy layer of the finest chinchilla fur, keeping the wearer comfortable and cool in any situation. The Undersuit reaches from the wearer's toes to the top of his head, covering everything but his face.

The Helmet
The helmet is an integral part of the suit. Containing complicated optics, including IR, ultrasound and night vision, the helmet is also attached to a computer core located in the back of the suit, which runs the suit's integrated Smartgun system. In addition, the helmet is the final stage in the suit's NBC warfare protection system, containing a rebreather and full air filtration system, allowing the wearer to survive for up to three hours in a complete vaccuum.

The Power Supply
The Tetsu no Kami utilizes a Polonium Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator to provide the suit with power. The generator houses half a kilogram of Polonium, enough to provide 60 kilowatts of power, more than enough for the suit's needs. With a half-life of 138 days, the suit can operate at full power for approxmiately six months before the Polonium must be replaced. This allows the battle armor to remain in combat for long periods of time without missing a beat due to power constraints. The fuel cell is shielded against radiation, and is removable, allowing it to be replaced with incredible ease. If returned to the proper Pale Rider Arms facility, spent fuel cells will be refilled for a nominal fee.

The Cost
Pale Rider Arms offers this suit to the general public at the low cost of only 400,000 USD.
Otagia
13-02-2006, 01:10
Bump.
The Transylvania
13-02-2006, 04:44
The Dominion would like to order twelve of this suits. These suit look like something I want for a special squad. Maybe after I have them test in field and out, I will order more. $4,800,000 will be wired. ~ Count JWolf, the God-Emperor of the Dominion.

OOC: Nice picture. It is awesome.
Otagia
13-02-2006, 04:54
Pale Rider Arms will happily fill your order. And as you are the first to purchase this new system, you will receive a 25% discount on your purchase, bringing your total to 3,600,000 USD. Thank you for your business, and we hope you will enjoy your new toys.
Yours,
Daniel Quetzal
CEO of Pale Rider Arms
Regent-Elect of Otagia

OOC: Sadly, I can't take credit for the picture. I swiped it from Rifts: South America 2.
Lemniscatia
13-02-2006, 05:08
OOC: Kami no Hagane actually means "Steel of God." "God of Iron" would be "Tetsu no Kami."
Otagia
13-02-2006, 05:11
OOC: Great, someone who actually speaks Japanese! Rather short of those around here, and I just know a few basics. Thanks for the advice, changing name now.
Otagia
13-02-2006, 18:47
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PRA NEWS

BREAK-IN AT PRODUCTION FACILITY, INTRUDERS ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED ARSON, RESISTING ARREST
Eight men were arrested last night at the new Pale Rider Arms battle armor plant in Arbite City. They were found inside a restricted area of the plant, carrying molotov cocktails and various small arms. When confronted by Red Samurai guards, a brief firefight broke out, ending with three of the intruders injured from rifle fire. Thanks to the new battlesuits, no guards were injured by the intruders. After seeing the lack of effect their weapons had, the men surrendered themselves to the Red Samurai without further struggle.

Interrogation has revealed that the intruders were attempting to shut down the factory in relation to the use of Chinchilla fur in the construction of the battle armor. Whether or not these intruders are affiliated with PETA or related organizations has yet to be determined.
Sephrioth
13-02-2006, 18:59
otagia get on msn
ic oh i know dis is the wrong thread but my droid order ready
Mekugi
13-02-2006, 19:17
OOC side note: Chinchilla fur would actually be a horrific lining material, it holds moisture and has a tendecy to encourage both fungal and bateria growth, add in human sweat and body heat, and it would become a rather nasty thing to try and fight in rather quickly.

Its the very reason chinchillas are given dust baths, trying to wash them in a traditional bath could end up causeing infection or simply the chinchilla looseing all of its fur due to a reaction to fungal growth..
Otagia
13-02-2006, 19:32
OOC: You couldn't tell me this on the Draftroom why? :P Don't suppose anti-fungal coatings or some such would help much? Or some related chemical bath?

The chinchillas are mostly intended for humor value anyway. Always wanted to brutally slaughter thousands of small fluffy critters...
Mekugi
13-02-2006, 19:44
OOC: Sorry, Ive been busy. A PMT level anti-fungal coating would probably work, but pure fine chinchilla fur soaks up and holds in water horribly.
Axis Nova
13-02-2006, 20:03
OOC: If this thing is MT, I'll eat my hat.

Uncooked.
North Mack
13-02-2006, 20:12
North Mack Arms might have an alternative energy source for you.

Durring one of NMs early wars, massive technological leaps were made in the field of nanotechnology. combining science and industry, a new, 100% renewable energy source was found. Space Time. Accordint to the Casimir effect, space time has waves. extremely small waves, but waves nontheless. Utilizing nanotechnology, and after 3 prototypes (the first blowing up a research lab, and the 2nd destroying a desert area the size of Rohde Island) the North Mack Casimir Generator v3 was developed. These generators are extremely small, require absolutly NO recharging, and will generate massive amounts of energy.

Simply tell us if you are interested, and how much energy each suit needs to run at full power, and we will name a price and how compact the generator can be. (please note that full size starships use only a 2x2x2 foot cube to power the entire ship)


OoC: before you all complain, THIS IS POSSIBLE. IT HAS BEEN RESEARCHED. the only thing stopping the world right now from making this type of generaotr is the lack of nanotachnology that is sufficiently small to do the job.
The Transylvania
13-02-2006, 20:16
Pale Rider Arms will happily fill your order. And as you are the first to purchase this new system, you will receive a 25% discount on your purchase, bringing your total to 3,600,000 USD. Thank you for your business, and we hope you will enjoy your new toys.
Yours,
Daniel Quetzal
CEO of Pale Rider Arms
Regent-Elect of Otagia

OOC: Sadly, I can't take credit for the picture. I swiped it from Rifts: South America 2.

Money wired. Now, I have to find something to use them for.
Otagia
13-02-2006, 20:23
OOC: If this thing is MT, I'll eat my hat.

Uncooked.

OOC: Would you like salt with that? All the components of it are MT, from the OLED HUD to the EAP musculature (http://ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/ndeaa-pub/EAP/EAP-robotics-2000.pdf). Artificial limbs with the same basic set-up (not EAP, but the intertwined musculature is there (http://www.physorg.com/news8527.html)) of the suit have been created. The only problem would be the engineering to create the suit, along with refining the technology slightly. Still, it's easily within the general 2015-2020 MT limit.



OoC: before you all complain, THIS IS POSSIBLE. IT HAS BEEN RESEARCHED. the only thing stopping the world right now from making this type of generaotr is the lack of nanotachnology that is sufficiently small to do the job.
OOC: Sorry, not really interested in ZPMs, especially as I can't in good conscience call the nanotech required to make one MT.
North Mack
13-02-2006, 20:29
OOC: Sorry, not really interested in ZPMs, especially as I can't in good conscience call the nanotech required to make one MT.


Very well. Just remember us if you ever change your mind.
Axis Nova
13-02-2006, 20:34
OOC: Score one for Otagia.


*munch munch munch*
Otagia
13-02-2006, 23:17
*Poke*
The Phoenix Milita
14-02-2006, 02:24
The Imperial Vanguard of The Phoenix Militia would like to buy 2.
Otagia
14-02-2006, 02:36
PRA thanks you for your business. Due to your status as the second nation to purchase the Tetsu no Kami, we would like to extend a 10% discount to your purchase. Your total comes to 720,000 USD, and your order will be shipped upon receival of payment. Thank you for your custom, and please come again.
Yours,Daniel Quetzal
CEO of Pale Rider Arms
Regent-Elect of Otagia
Otagia
14-02-2006, 04:26
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PRA NEWS

RAID CATCHES ANIMAL RIGHTS TERRORISTS WITH THEIR PANTS DOWN

A raid carried out late last night with the help of several former PETA members managed to catch a large number of ALF-related terrorists with their pants down- literally.

The PETA members, arrested earlier this week at the Tetsu no Kami factory for attempted arson, agreed to a deal offered by the Arbite City district attourney in order to apprehend a terrorist cell. The PETA prisoners infiltrated the ranks of the ALF terrorists, disabling them by lacing their meal with laxatives. Red Samurai stormed the building, catching more than 75% of the terrorists unarmed and squatting. There were no casualties on either side, the terrorists surrenduring without a struggle. The members of the cell are under arrest for conspiracy to commit arson, conspiracy to commit murder, and sedition.
Otagia
14-02-2006, 23:49
*bump*
Otagia
15-02-2006, 02:42
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PRA NEWS

ALF Terrorist Trial Begins

After weeks of gathering evidence, the Otagian government has finally brought its case against the ALF terrorists arrested in last month's suprise raid on their hideout. All twenty three members of the cell have been charged with conspiracy to commit arson, conspiracy to commit murder, and destruction of government property. Each and every one denied their right to counsel, instead choosing to represent themselves in court.

More on this story as it developes.
Otagia
15-02-2006, 15:50
*bump*
Otagia
16-02-2006, 00:54
OOC: Revised power system. Now relies upon a Polonium (not Plutonium, Polonium, atomic number 84) RTG. That's right, nuclear powered battle armor! And bizarrely, it's been heralded as MORE realistic than high capacity batteries (rightly, too).
Otagia
16-02-2006, 02:34
*bumpah*
Otagia
16-02-2006, 20:50
*poke*