You're getting much closer on the MI armor. If the suit can be dropped from space and withstand the type of attacks described there would be no exposed un-amored areas. Keep in mind how surprised Rico was when a hole was punched in a soldiers armor. The suit would have a support frame that allowed the jump jets and load carried to be supported by the suit and not the soldier inside. I always pictured a powered hinged joint at the hips that allowed sitting and bending but would react to changes in pressure. Remember how Rico was left frozen in a crouch during training when his power was cut. This frame would connect to a cross frame or loop to support the weapons on the back and shoulders. I would hope someday to see a good set of drawings that could be put in a 3D printer.
You're getting much closer on the MI armor.
ReplyDeleteIf the suit can be dropped from space and withstand the type of attacks described there would be no exposed un-amored areas.
Keep in mind how surprised Rico was when a hole was punched in a soldiers armor.
The suit would have a support frame that allowed the jump jets and load carried to be supported by the suit and not the soldier inside.
I always pictured a powered hinged joint at the hips that allowed sitting and bending but would react to changes in pressure. Remember how Rico was left frozen in a crouch during training when his power was cut.
This frame would connect to a cross frame or loop to support the weapons on the back and shoulders.
I would hope someday to see a good set of drawings that could be put in a 3D printer.