CSDF Ground Forces
Powered Battle Armor Suit
Powered Battle Armor Suit
The CSDF Ground Forces utilize two Powered Battle Armor Suits for multi-purpose roles. The CPBA Mark I Powered Armor is commonly worn by pilots of vehicles, space craft and Destroid's. It is an entirely self-contained unit with its own regenerating oxygen supply and power source. Soldiers are the ground usually wear the CPBA Mark II Powered Armor due to its increased capability to withstand most lasers and hand-held fired projectiles. It is also a self-contained unit, but has a further capability to hold more supplies and comes in various configurations unlike the Mark I.
CPBA Mark I Powered Armor
Battle Armor Designation
Confederate Powered Battle Armor Mark I (CPBA Mark I)
Battle Armor Purpose
The purpose of the Mark I Armor is to provide protection mainly for pilots and non-combat military personnel. It is not specifically designed to be used in direct combat, therefore it is not protected in the same way as the Mark II.
Battle Armor Weight
25lbs (fully loaded); 15lbs (standard)
Battle Armor Protection
REC-L Airtight Plates and Mesh (Resists light laser fire and light projectile-based weapon fire. Space capable.)
Battle Armor Power Unit
Mark I Trilithium Power Cell (capable of powering all systems for two months; rechargeable; internal power cell)
Battle Armor Components
x1 Mark I CPBA REC-L Powered Battle Armor Suit
x1 CPBA Pilot Helmet (standard)
x1 CPBA Storage Belt (standard)
x1 CPBA Pilot Backpack (optional)
x1 CPBA Mark I Computer Core (standard; located in helmet)
x1 Type I CPBA Recirculation System w/oxygen supply (standard)
x1 Type I CPBA Survival Kit (standard)
x1 Type I CPBA Battle Enhancement Unit (standard)
x1 Type I CPBA Mag Boots
Battle Armor Configurations
CPBA Mark I (Specifications shown above)
CPBA Mark I-C (Civilian Model; Comes with handgun standard but lacks any military upgrades)
CPBA Mark I-T (Trainer Model; Comes with all weapons standard and lighter versions of all components)
Battle Armor Weapons
x1 Combat Knife
x1 Mark XIX .50 Action Express DESERT EAGLE w/two ammo clips (standard)
x1 S/A AdkM75 Semi-Automatic Rifle w/four ammo clips (optional)
Battle Armor Capabilities
The Mark I Armor is completely self-contained, meaning that the individual can survive in most hostile environments. It has an internal recirculation system that recycles used air and mixes it with a fresh oxygen supply stored internally. The recirculation system requires some outside acceptable molecule source to continue to operate indefinitely. Without it, the system will continue to recycle the used air for up to a month before it requires a fresh supply of oxygen.
The Mark I's Pilot Helmet is linked to all units on the ground through an extensive virtual framework that is powered by the individuals suit, linking it to other suits so long as they have power. It has a HUD on the visor capable of displaying information about the environment and the location of friendly units. The Pilot Helmet's computer core has the capability to recognize natural and unnatural hazards, such as an enemy unit or dangerous environmental changes.
The Pilot Backpack is capable of holding a small amount of supplies and additional oxygen packs for longer duration. Since it is not specifically designed for combat, the Pilot Backpack lacks the needed space to store heavy weapons or military supplies.
The Type I Pilot Survival Kit is designed to ensure that if the individual is lost from contact they can survive for a short period of time. It comes standard with one-month's rations and water, standard medical kit, fold-up burner for cooking, fold-up cup for eating and drinking, survival knife that is similar to a hobo knife, fold-up shovel and various other standard supplies.
The Type I Battle Enhancement Unit is powered by the Trilithium Power Cell. It is a lighter version than what is built into the Mark II, therefore its effectiveness is somewhat diminished. It has the ability to temporarily enhance the wearers strength and stamina by powering the armor to assist with tasks such as lifting and/or combat. It furthers this ability by emitting a personal protoshield around the armor that protects the wearer from harm for a short period of time. It is usually activated when the Computer Core detects strenuous activity from the wearer or the wearer comes under threat. The drawbacks of activation is that is drains the Trilithium Power Cells charge life upon each activation.
The Type I Mag Boots are the standard use zero-G mag boots and are powered by the Power Cell.
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CPBA Mark II Powered Armor
Powered Armor Designation
Confederate Powered Battle Armor Mark II (CPBA Mark II)
Battle Armor Purpose
The purpose of the Mark II Armor is to provide combat personnel with outstanding protection against laser and projectile-based weapons. It extends the durable range provided by the Mark I to an amazing four months, with excellent filtering technology built in to the recirculation system providing almost-impossible run time in hostile environments.
Battle Armor Weight
32lbs (fully loaded); 20lbs (standard)
Battle Armor Protection
REC-H Airtight Combat Plates and Mesh (Resists heavy laser fire and heavy projectile-based weapon fire. Space capable.)
Battle Armor Power Unit
Mark II Trilithium Power Cell (capable of powering all systems for four months; rechargeable; internal power cell)
Battle Armor Components
x1 Mark II CPBA REC-H Powered Battle Armor Suit
x1 CPBA Combat Helmet (standard)
x1 CPBA Storage Belt (standard)
x1 CPBA Combat Backpack (standard)
x1 CPBA Mark II Computer Core (standard; located in helmet)
x1 Type II CPBA Recirculation System w/oxygen supply (standard)
x1 Type II CPBA Survival Pack (standard)
x1 Type II CPBA Battle Enhancement Unit (standard)
x1 Type II CPBA Mag Boots
Battle Armor Configurations
CPBA Mark II (Specifications shown above)
CPBA Mark II-MC (Medical Corps version; Comes with Medic Badge on shoulder plates and chest plate and more medical supplies)
CPBA Mark II-G (Gunnery version; Comes with heavy weapons load-out and more capable weight carrying capabilities)
CPBA Mark II-S (Sniper and Scout version; Comes with advanced optical capabilities and sensor suit and is lighter in weight than standard version)
CPBA Mark II-C (Custom version; Capable of being modified per the wearers specifications)
Battle Armor Weapons
x1 Combat Knife
x1 Mark XIX .50 Action Express DESERT EAGLE w/four ammo clips (standard)
x1 S/A AdkM75 Semi-Automatic Rifle w/eight ammo clips (standard)
x1 M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine w/eight ammo clips and four additional grenade shots for the M203 Grenade Launcher (optional)
x1 M82A1A .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle w/four ammo clips (optional)
x1 M40A1 Sniper Rifle w/five ammo clips (optional)
x1 M249 SAW Light Machine Gun w/two ammo cartridges (optional)
Battle Armor Capabilities
Like the Mark I, the Mark II is completely self-contained. However the advantage it has over the Mark I is that it can last in harsher environments and withstand harsher conditions. It has more load capabilities for more storage of supplies needed for longer missions. If for any reason its Trilithium Power Cell were to fail, the suit is capable of solar regeneration for powering vital systems.
The Mark II Combat Backpack is designed with the soldier in mind. It can carry and hold various weapons, ammunition and other resources needed by the combat soldier. It has storage compartments located in easy-to-access locations so the backpack can stay on the wearer during combat. It carries four oxygen supply tanks standard.
The Type II Survival Pack comes with everything the Type I Survival Kit has, expect in larger quantities and better quality. The medical kit is a virtual survival kit on its own, holding advanced hypodermic needles of every imaginable sort for the wearer to use for either himself or a group of five. The survival gear includes a virtual camping set of foldaway items that fit within two compartments on the Combat Backback, including but not limited to a better burner for cooking and other various items for safely cleaning water for drinking. Should the wearer ever become distant from his comrades, the Survival Pack includes a communications set that can send code long distances into space and be relayed until the signal is detected or communications are established.
The Mark II Combat Helmet is the soldiers best friend. With the Mark II Computer Core, it literally can speak to the wearer and give advice concerning any situation. Every standard operation the Pilot Helmet can do is made better with the Combat Helmet, including the Heads Up Display with follows line of sight and can see behind the wearer using tiny optic cameras on the helmet. The battle link with the helmet tracks all units, whether friendly, enemy or neutral and keeps in constant contact with allied computer cores and unit computer systems to give the wearer a virtual map of the area he resides in. If no link is available, the computer will deploy a scouting drone in the combat backpack to allow the wearer optimum advanced warning of any hazard or possible location of friendly units.
The Type II Battle Enhancement Unit is more advanced and calibrated version of the Type I version. Unlike the Type I, the Type II is configured to activated either by wearer command or by Computer Core activation and can be shut off to preserve charge life of the Power Cell. To further the advancement in the Type II over the Type I, the weakness of draining charge life with each activation is corrected by the solar regeneration system built into the Power Armor. Each time it is activated, the Type II draws half and half from the Power Cell and solar regeneration system. Depending on the severity of need, it will either entirely draw from the Power Cell or do so as less as possible. When the period for activation is complete, the solar regeneration system will recharge the Trilithium Power Cell up to 80% of what charge was lost.
The Type II Battle Enhancement Unit comes with a more advanced and energy efficient personal protoshield that is capable of withstanding intense abuse before collapsing. The Type II also has a more effective strength enhancement system that when in use only activates to assist the wearer, instead of what the Type I system does to totally take the brunt of use. This enables the wearer to continue to use his or her own strength depending on the weight being lifted or strenuous task being undertaken. The system will constantly monitor vital signs via the more advanced Computer Core and dictate how much assistance is needed and if the system needs to fully assist the wearer.
The Type II Mag Boots are a more advanced version of the Type I. They have more grip potential and have the capability to act as thrusters with a repulse charged wave powered by the Power Cell for higher jumps. They activate either automatically via the advanced Computer Core or by command from the wearer.
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