ARMORThe Combat zone is the areas number 1 supplier of combat armor to the general public.
We also store items in bulk for private security needs.
K-7 METAL GEAR SP:14 EV-0 370eb
A lighter, and less expensive version of the Gasium K-5 battlesuit.
MILITECH COMMANDO US-SCAB2 SP:16 (torso) SP:10 (legs, arms & groin) EV-0 1055eb
This version of the Standard Combat Armor produced for the US Military is specifically designed for special forces. So far only the Army and Airforce special forces have officially adopted it.
GASIUM K-5 BATTLESUIT SP:18 EV-0 500-1500eb
This armor has become so popular that Poseidon has begun manufacturing it in a wide variety of colors and variations designed to suit any need. From urban to jungle to desert to arctic conditions this is the best armor on the market in terms of protection, comfort, and range of motion. They even have a new visible security model with shiny black or silver hard plates. (For more information on Gasium K-5 armor please see SHIROWPUNK)
ROSTOVIC NKVBDA-5 SP:22 (Torso, limbs) SP:25 (head) EV-3 1190eb
This is the heavy combat Metal Gear supplied to Eastern European military forces and police. It is heavy, but offers more protection than it's standard US counterpart. The helmet comes equipped with short range radio, IR, AD, HUD, and enhanced audio pickup.
TRAUMA TEAM INTERNATIONAL WADR-7 SP:30 EV-4 2135eb
This is the armor worn by Trauma Team assault personnel and door gunners. Trauma Team got tired of having to pay insurance benefits to its employees who dropped into hot LZ's to extract the client. This armor allows them to shrug off any small arms fire without a sweat. Because this armor is so heavy and so bulky, only 2 operatives per AV will be wearing it.
MILITECH COMMANDO 2 US-SCAB5 SP:16 (torso) SP:10 (legs, arms & groin) EV-0 1055eb
Since the SEALS wouldn't go for the original Commando armor, Militech took their suggestions and went back to the drawing board. This is what the came up with and is currently being tested by selected SEAL teams serving in Africa and Southeast Asia.
URBANTECH RAVE ARMOR
Rave armor from Urbantech isn't really that effective at stopping bullets, but it does help Street Samurai on a budget at least look like they have some protection. It really consists of nothing more than SP:10 shoulder pads which can be attached to any heavy leather jacket and sold for 230eb. The Rave boots, sold for 690eb a pair, on the other hand, also with an armor rating of SP:10, are well respected, since they protect the entire lower leg from the kneecaps down, front and back, with out sacrficing movement.
ARASAKA GUNNERS VEST SP: 30 EV-4 1250eb
This armor was designed for one purpose, to be worn by personel firing fixed weapons. Because it doesn't allow full range of motion on the arms, it isn't very popular at all. It's also very heavy, another factor that doesn't do much for its sales. Still, if it's your job to man the turret on a tank, or the door gun on an av or chopper, it's hard to beat the protection this armor offers.
ARASAKA LYNX SP:16 EV-1 475eb
Arasaka's attempt at recreating the Gasium K-5. It doesn't offer as much protection, and does hinder movement very slightly. But if you budget doesn't allow for Gasium, this is the next best thing.
MALORIAN WHITE KNIGHT ARMOR SP:20 EV-0 13500eb
The market is very slim for these suits, mostly due to price, which must be hand made and custom fitted to each individual. While they seem a bit ridiculous in their advertisements, Malorian guarantees they are 100% combat effective. The original design was created when Kerry Eurodyne contacted Malour about outfitting his bodygaurds with a more aestheticly pleasing version of Metal Gear.
CAMTECH "JOSHUA" SP:20 (torso) SP:10 (arms and legs) EV-0 400eb
Flexible armor for personell in a support role. It leaves alot of important areas uncovered, but its light and doesn;t restrict movement at all.
MILITECH HACA-12 SP:25 (torso, head) SP:14 (legs, arms, groin) EV-2 975eb
This heavy armor is a budget alternative to metal gear for heavy assualt situations. It is customizeable upon request and offers fantastic protection for most of the body.
SABRETECH WARHAMMER SP:25 (torso, head) SP:10 (legs, arms) EV-2 450eb
The helmet of this combat armor comes equipped with radio, Low-light, and Anti-dazzle, as well as an air filter. The real nice touich however is the Sabretech Ammo-Hopper. Available to suit any caliber. Shown is the 2000 round 9mm attached to the Norinco Thunder assault cannon (rif - +1 - na - r - 2d6 (9mm) 2000 - 30 - st 895eb). Ammo capacity varies by ammunition size, for handgun rounds 2000, for assault rifle (4.5mm - 7.62) 300, for heavy rounds (10mm - 20mm) 100. The ammo hopper can be bought seperate from the armor, and worn like any backpack at a cost of 200eb.
SOLDIERTECH PCA-9 SP:14 (torso, legs, arms) SP:20 (head) EV-0 425eb
This compelte suit of armor is ideal for security personnel or even light assault work. Not as good as Gasium, but not as expensive either.
ARASAKA IAA-13 SP:14 (torso, head) SP:12 (arms, legs) EV-0 350eb
This light armor is one of Arasaka's most popular designs, and sells well to private security forces. The hemlet is fully equipped to install up to 4 cyberoptic options.
COBRETECH VYPER SP:18 (torso, arms, legs) SP:20 (head) EV-2
Light rigid combat armor, veru popular with european and asian police forces.
ARASAKA GHAST SUIT (SP:14) EV-0 2675
This body suit was designed for stealth missions and is made from thermal dampening fibers that reduce the body heat signature to that of the outside temperature. While the suit moves freely and is highly flexible it becomes extremely uncomfortable after extended periods of time due to the thermal dampening properties, which do no allow body heat to escape at all. The Suit is sold with a mask, to complete the effect.
JIN TANGIER BODY ARMOR (SP: 16 torso, legs, arms) EV-1 720eb
Less protection than Metal Gear, but infinitely more comfortable.
JIN BODYGUARDIAN Suit (SP:10) 1230eb Helmet (sp:20 w/ 4cyberoptic options and 2 cyberaudio options) 780eb
Essentialy just a triple layered Datafilm with a little extra padding around the vital areas.
MILITECH SPARRA (SP:22) EV-1 1230eb
A slightly lighter, more flexible version of Metal Gear.
ARASAKA SUPPRESSOR (SP:30) EV-3 5476eb
This heavy armore from Arasaka offers more protection that standard Metal Gear. The helmet is equipped with Low Light, Anti-Dazzle, UV, and a military radio communicator.
Written by Deric Bernier, images from Masamune Shirow, Hyung-TAE kIM, Evangelion, Gunm.