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Published: 2011-05-31 21:14:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 90166; Favourites: 1487; Downloads: 1107
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The 'Advanced Shielded Battle Armor' program was created shortly after the material for energy based friction shielding was discovered.While other programs focused on simpler shield implementations to give added defense to large scale mech units, the ASBA design would focus on compacting the technology, both powered armor and shields, down into a smaller package with a focus on more discretely applied firepower.
The program would evolve bulky armor down into a more infantry friendly package. This new philosophy of use (a flexible soldier instead of walking tank) would come about by passing the task of defense from armor plates to shielding.
As the true potential of shield tech was revealed, the Elemental program was started with a concentration on developing such potential. Shielding materials being rare and expensive to synthesize, the ASBA program was redirected to rebuild their prototype into a new standard production suit that would return to armor for defense. It is now the standard mid weight powered armor of the Ranger army, coming an many variations and roles.
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Yay. Heavy armor guy.
I like heavy armor guys.
I think they don't get enough love.
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Yah, my own story
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do you do commissions at all?
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In a month or so I may announce some openings.
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excellent. I've noticed your work before and could use it for a project i'm working on.
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It like it the extra armor in form of a regenerative shield a la Master Chief in halo, give the guy on the ground a second chance.
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Except mine don't need to regenerate as they don't diminish. They take a set level of velocity off the incoming rounds, anything with enough power will pass through.
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So it only decelerates the ballistic rounds. Neat concept, but exploding rounds are dealy. Because they connect with the armor just like regular rounds. And let's not talk about energy weapons. Still the concept is unique. Never heard it in use until now.
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Actually solid ballistic force is still the best counter to them. The shields also diffuse energy weapons completely and can run hot enough to pre detonate or disable explosives (shrapnel can still be a threat). Of course there are also rounds that have their own mini anti-shield generators that are the true counter to energy shields, they are expensive and wasteful vs non shielded targets though.
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What is the power supply?
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The large cylinder on the back is a high density capacitor. This particular model isn't mounting energy shields, those that do have a mini reactor.
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That i did not thought off. Damn you are good. So how about a combo gun, chemical laser and bullets too. How will it look like? On that idea would it be possible to draw the units in a underwater place. Like searching a partially submerged UFO?
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I love the segmented feel to the neck. It makes it look well armored and maneuverable. I also like the pose. Really quite BA!
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Looks like a slimmed down variant of the Juggernaut armor from MW2 and MW3.
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........ this was meant to break bones!! just look at it!! O_O.... can get anyone to shit them-self XD
Nice work Shim!
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love it looks quite practicle, unlike some armour concepts i have seen in the past
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reminds of the Replica's from the FEAR series but any way good work
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It should have a riot shield! Well, that's what I'm thinking...anyway, thank's for submitting this. Gives me ideas for an EOD suit I'm working on.don't be surprised if it sucks, I only use pens and paper at the moment.
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pens and paper i fine, they are my principles mediums,
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This isn't for riots or police though, it has thick armor plating for military use
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What if martial law comes into play? O_o no, I'm kidding. That made sence, still, I riot shields do look cool.
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Nice design. I have a question though. i an doing a deviant art novel just a simple fantasy novel and i was wondering if i could use this for standard ranger armor?
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Why does your gallery look like art that isn't yours? :\
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i have too keep my journals up. because i have permission from multiple artists from different sites too upload art onto here they also use this profile too talk too those who comment on their art.
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Well if you're good enough to do the pieces that you claim are yours I don't see why you need other peoples art, you're just holding yourself back by not making it yourself. You also have a lot of non credited stuff. And the bottom line is that DA is NOT for you to post other peoples art, these are personal galleries. If you want to use other peoples art just keep it to yourself, no one else wants to see it on your page.
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Im taking it off soon but im making all the artists their own pages and a few websites so they will be up for a long while.
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It is not often that I really like a heavy/tank looking guy, but this looks great - believable, and not so bulky to be sluggish.
Also, I am a sucker for red stripes.
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From the thumbnail this looked kinda like a dolphin in battle armour.
Still, dolphin or no, this is cool.
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Very nice. I really like how you include a detailed "history"/ background of the suit. You never fail to show everyone here something amazing. Keep up the good work!
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Writing up the "Fluff" is always fun.
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