Marine ExoSuitsThe marines have developed a new type of technology. The ExoSuit.
This bulking piece of robotics acts as a one man vehicle for the marines. The human can crawl up into it and move about using advanced hyrdolics.
The ExoSuit can provide the marine with great armor if the crafter is skilled enough. More armor than any chestplate could provide.
The Marine working the new suit will not be able to get into it wearing the armor they already have on. So the marine must remove all current armor in order to fit into the ExoSuit.
The Marine also can not carry any weapons with them when entering the suit. There just is no room for it.
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The Marine however, WILL find that the ExoSuit is not just a hulking shield for them, but it also comes equipped with an
ExoSuit Cannon! When the Marine enters the suit, they will have access to this powerful gun.
This gun runs on energy provided by the suit so it does not need any ammunition.
The Suit may provide the Marine with good armor and firepower, however the marine will not be able to enter the HQ of their home base. The Suit can only be parked in garages.
This means if the Marine wishes to take cover back at home base, they will need to leave the suit.
Also while the Marine is in the suit, they will lose some adrenaline and posts over time. The amount is not great but prolonged residence in an ExoSuit wreaks havoc on the human mind.
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Rumors within the Marine HQ are spreading that the developers in the plants have started mass production on some powerful types of multi-person vehicles. Soon Marines may not have to walk to hive entrances in order to exterminate the hordes of bugs.