Generic Space Suits, Crew Suits, & Body Armour
Most
space-use flight suits have...
- Independent oxygen supply
- Basic survival supplies
- • small water bottle, small flashlight, strobe light, 1 signal flare, whistle, mirror, matches.
- Emergency patching kit
- • duct tape, patches, etc. for fixing small leaks. Can attempt medium-sized leaks, but the patch will fail in 1D10 minutes. 3 uses.
All space suits...
- reduce blunt/impact damage (falls, punches, crashes, etc) by half, up to the allowed SDC of the suit.
In general the
helmet is...
- the suit's AR: +2
- the suit's SDC: x1.5
The existence of aliens and a space war also demonstrated the necessity of space combat equipment to Earth's mankind. Due to this, the human race hastened the development of space compatible armaments, along with advancing the provisioning of military clothes for space. The spacesuits for deck personnel, labourers, VFs, and Destroids were especially indispensable.
When the ASS-1 fell in 1999, spacesuits at that time had shortcomings—such as being heavy, having a reduced range of motion in the joints, and short extravehicular activity times—and it was difficult for them to be put to military use. While it may be true that there was the introduction of OTM, it didn't mean that they were able to produce a spacesuit that perfectly resolved all of those items. As a result, the VF pilot suits that were completed at the time of the outbreak of the First Interstellar War were finished as light spacesuits that were compact, and had excellent movement.
Even though the spacesuits for VF pilots excel at movement and anti-G abilities, there seems to have also been a problem with their high cost. Therefore, spacesuits for various roles and general-purpose models were developed.
Body Armour & Clothes
Gas Mask. $50 (¥5,000)
Filters CS, smoke and a variety of military gases.
Hard Hat. $7 (¥700)
With maximum electrical and impact resistance.
Kevlar Vest: soft. $140 (¥14,000)
AR: 10, SDC: 50; 4.5 kg.
Kevlar Vest: hard. $300 (¥30,000)
AR: 12, SDC: 120; 4.5 kg.
Riot Armor. $800 (¥80,000)
AR: 14, SDC: 180; 7.7 kg.
Space Suit: Basic. $1,000 (¥100,000)
Self-contained environmental suit, insulated, heat and cold shielded, oxygen and life support system.
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Unified Forces Bio-Hazard Suit
Suit SDC: 35 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Fatigue rate: high
Oxygen supply: 1 hours
Survival Radio: N/A
Basic survival supplies: N/A
Cost: $150 (¥15,000) new, surplus (2018- ): $120, used/collector (2028- ): $60
In use from: under investigation.
Work clothes that doubled as sterile clothes. All researchers and workers in the hangar where the Aphos's torso was housed wore these work clothes.
The bio-hazard suit protects against all forms of contamination—chemical, nuclear, and biological—as well as fire and high temperatures. The suit is air-tight, and protects against both gases/vapors, and splashes.
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UN Marine Combat Uniform
Armoured Vest SDC: 120 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 70 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass, 3 signal flares)
Cost: $450 (¥45,000) new, surplus (2018- ): $400, used/collector (2028- ): $350
In use from: under investigation.
The standard Marine Corps equipment. A [flak] jacket is worn over the coat, and they wear gloves and helmets when in combat. When spending time on the ship and in other places, the coat is removed. The pants are held up by suspenders.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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AUN Soldier Combat Uniform
Armoured Vest SDC: 60 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 70 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass)
Helmet Sensors and Goggles
1) Night Vision: 250 m
2) Telescopic Lens (minocular): 2.25 km
3) Thermo-imager: Range: 500 m
4) Anti Laser-Dazzler Eye Protection
Cost: $400 (¥40,000) new, surplus (2018- ): $350, used/collector (2028- ): $300
In use from: under investigation
The appearance of the general Anti Unification Alliance soldiers that landed on Mayan Island. When landing, such things as a lot of magazines and a radio were put into their pouches.
They wore a special combat helmet equipped with sensors and goggles.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
Note: sensor information is displayed on the inside of the goggles.
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AUN Special Forces Combat Uniform
Armoured Vest SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Helmet: none
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >18 km, Beacon: >90 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass, 3 signal flares, dye)
Cost: $300 (¥30,000) new, surplus (2018- ): $250, used/collector (2028- ): $200
In use from: under investigation
Lightly equiped to ease operations behind enemy lines. Generally don't deploy with a helmet, but uses the AUN Soldier's helmet when needed.
Special forces team members will also be equipped with some kind of machete or large combat knife, as well as rope.
At least one member of the special forces team will carry a long distance radio.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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Unified Forces Destroid Pilot Suit
Suit SDC: 20 (AR: 8)
Helmet SDC: 60 (AR: 10)
Fatigue rate: moderate
Oxygen supply: 3 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass [universal direction finder for space units])
Cost: $1,500 (¥150,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $500, used/collector (2029- ): $1,000
In use from: 2009
The Destroid pilot suit also differed from the one for VF pilots. It was adopted at the time of the First Interstellar War, had an outer appearance close to that of the one for the VF pilots.
The helmet for the Destroid Pilots also differed.
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Unified Forces Low-Atmosphere Suit
Suit SDC: 20 (AR: 8)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 10)
Fatigue rate: moderate
Oxygen supply: 3 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass [universal direction finder for space units])
Helmet mounted display system
Cost: $2,000 (¥200,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $1,500, used/collector (2029- ): $1,000
In use from: 2009
A space suit model that was mainly worn in places with atmospheres that were impossible to breathe, such as Mars. It is a lightweight type of space suit that can be used even in outer space.
It is the official space suit that Misa wore on such things as the missions at the Mars Base and on the patrol craft. The design differs from that of the suit for pilots.
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Unified Forces Carrier Deck Worker Suit
Suit SDC: 120 (AR: 14)
Fire resistant. Fire damage does 1/2.
Helmet SDC: 70 (AR: 16)
Fatigue rate: high
EVA thrusters:
• 10 minutes of constant flight, 60 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 6 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 6 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass [universal direction finder for space units], 3 signal flares, dye)
Cost: $1,750 (¥175,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $1,500, used/collector (2029- ): $750
In use from: 2009
Heavy spacesuits, which were able to cope with long hours of work, were implemented for aircraft carrier deck and hangar deck workers.
The space suit for deck personnel is also a hardened type because their work is quite dangerous.
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Emergency Rescue Team Suit
Suit SDC: 20 (AR: 8)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 10)
Fatigue rate: moderate
Oxygen supply: 3 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with compass [universal direction finder for space units])
Cost: $1,500 (¥150,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $500, used/collector (2029- ): $600
In use from: 2009
In the 1.2 km long Macross, ambulances and their crews are indispensable as emergency medical teams.
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Unified Forces Simple Space Suit
Suit SDC: 40 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 60 (AR: 12)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters:
• 10 minutes of constant flight, 60 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 6 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 5 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >18 km, Beacon: >90 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder)
Helmet mounted display system
Chest display of photo ID and military chronograph.
• can be deactivated as needed.
Cost: $2,500 (¥250,000) new, surplus (2020- ): $1,750, used/collector (2030- ): $1,250
In use from: 2010
The Unified Forces space suit worn by Minmei when she and Hikaru went on a sightseeing flight in Saturn's rings in a Valkyrie. Minmei was very pleased to feel so close to the universe.
The chest panel is the same as the pilot's suit (without the piping).
It was also worn by Misa Hayase and Lynn Kaifun when they searched for Minmei and Hikaru in Saturn's rings.
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UNS Soldier Combat Uniform
Armoured Vest SDC: 100 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 60 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >22 km, Beacon: >110 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares)
Cost: $500 (¥50,000) new, surplus (2050- ): $450, used/collector (2060- ): $400
In use from: under investigation.
A UNAF Soldier/Security Guard wearing the duty uniform, kevlar vest, and helmet; carrying an assault rifle slung over the shoulder.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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Civilian Space Suit
Suit SDC: 80 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 80 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: moderate
Oxygen supply: 8 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >18 km, Beacon: >90 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares, and a tourniquet)
Helmet mounted display system
Cost: $2,000 (¥200,000) new, surplus (2040- ): $1,600, used/collector (2050- ): $800
In use from: 2030
A space suit that has a simple sleep function.
GM note: the "simple sleep function" is not elaborated upon in the source materials. As the anime depicts a kind of stasis sleep used for short periods, we recommend that the oxygen supply is doubled (16 hours) or even quadrupled (32 hours) when used. GM's discretion.
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UNS Crew Space Suit
Armoured Vest SDC: 40 (AR: 11)
Helmet SDC: 60 (AR: 13)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters: small thrusters on shoulders and knees
• 10 minutes of constant flight, 60 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 6 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 5 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >22 km, Beacon: >110 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares)
Chest display of photo ID and military chronograph.
• can be deactivated as needed.
Cost: $1,750 (¥175,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $900, used/collector (2065- ): $450
In use from: under investigation.
The space suit of the New Unified Forces crew worn by the hangar deck workers and catapult deck designators. It is modelled on the Unified Forces Emigration Fleet Pilot Suit.
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UNS Military Police Uniform
Armoured Vest SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 60 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >18 km, Beacon: >90 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares)
Cost: $450 (¥45,000) new, surplus (20550- ): $350, used/collector (2065- ): $300
In use from: under investigation.
A UNS military police officer wearing the duty uniform, kevlar vest, and helmet; carrying a submachine gun.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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Civilian Space Suit
Suit SDC: 30 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters: small thrusters on shoulders and knees
• 5 minutes of constant flight, 30 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 3 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 4 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >16 km, Beacon: >80 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder)
Cost: $3,000 (¥300,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $2,500, used/collector (2065- ): $1,750
In use from: under investigation
Multiple designs available.
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Retro Designed Space Suit
Suit SDC: 80 (AR: 12)
Helmet SDC: 80 (AR: 14)
Fatigue rate: high
EVA thrusters:
• 15 minutes of constant flight, 90 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 9 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 8 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >18 km, Beacon: >90 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares, and a tourniquet)
Cost: $1,750 (¥175,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $1,000, used/collector (2065- ): $750
In use from: under investigation
A retro-designed space suit worn by Basara when riding a space scooter on the Milky Way [road], which connects the fleet's escort ships.
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Deck Crew Vacuum Operations Suit
Suit SDC: 60 (AR: 11)
Helmet SDC: 70 (AR: 13)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters:
• 10 minutes of constant flight, 60 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 6 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 8 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >24 km, Beacon: >120 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder)
Cost: $2,000 (¥200,000) new, surplus (2057- ): $1,500, used/collector (2067- ): $1,000
In use from: under investigation
The airtight work suit of the Valhalla III's deck crew.
In the game, the Valkyries were launched with an automated system, however a scene is depicted in the opening movie where a deck crew confirms with the pilot with hand signals.
There are grip pads on the legs and knees, and soft pads around the helmet. On the left shoulder is a flashlight, and on the right is an emergency air pipe for pilot emergencies.
On the lower back is an oxygen cylinder and air regulator. Below that is an emergency hatchet.
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Civilian EX-Gear Inner Suit
Suit SDC: 30 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
G resistance: 9
Fatigue rate: low
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >20 km, Beacon: >100 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder)
Cost: $500 (¥300,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $450, used/collector (2079- ): $225
In use from: 2059
Ex-Gear was developed as a pilot suit for the next generation of Variable Fighters. Originally for military use, the suits used by Aruto and the others are the civilian specification. Even though it is for civilian use, it is fully capable of controlling a VF-25.
EX-Gear is a G-resistant suit developed for the next generation Variable Fighters. It also serves as a control stick and ejector seat, and boasts a G-resistance performance far superior to that of conventional pilot suits.
The suit is a tight design that perfectly fits the body.
The inner suit of the EX-Gear used at Mihoshi Academy. Aruto wears it during practice at the school and in Sheryl's live performance.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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New Unified Forces Crew Space Suit
Suit SDC: 40 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters:
• 15 minutes of constant flight, 90 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 9 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 8 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >26 km, Beacon: >130 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, 3 signal flares, and a tourniquet)
Cost: $2,000 (¥200,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $1,750, used/collector (2079- ): $1,000
In use from: 2059
The space suit of the New Unified Forces crew worn by the hangar deck workers and catapult deck designators.
A vest and pads for accident prevention are used at the same time. There is a camera in the helmet's visor.
The colour of the one worn by Cathy is different as it is the type used by officers.
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New Unified Forces Soldier Combat Uniform
Suit SDC: 120 (AR: 13)
Helmet SDC: 100 (AR: 15)
Fatigue rate: moderate
Oxygen supply: N/A
Survival Radio: voice range: >28 km, Beacon: >140 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, and a tourniquet)
Cost: $550 (¥55,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $500, used/collector (2079- ): $450
In use from: under investigation
A fully-armed soldier for onboard combat. With standard firearms, they confronted the Vajra that had a mass outbreak within the fleet.
Not a space suit, and will not protect against any form of contamination, nor fire, high temperatures or radiation. It may protect against splashes, but will not protect against gases/vapors.
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SMS Ground Crew Space Suit
Suit SDC: 35 (AR: 10)
Helmet SDC: 50 (AR: 12)
Fatigue rate: moderate
EVA thrusters:
• 15 minutes of constant flight, 90 minutes of heavy manuevers, or 9 hours of light manuevers.
Oxygen supply: 8 hours
Survival Radio: voice range: >26 km, Beacon: >130 km
Basic survival supplies (with universal direction finder, and a tourniquet)
Cost: $1,800 (¥180,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $1,300, used/collector (2079- ): $800
In use from: under investigation
The space suit used by S.M.S. It has a hover function in the backpack, elbows, and heels, for working in outer space and low G environments. In addition, the suit is also worn by the crew inside the ship.
Outside the ship, the crew wear helmets with visors. Inside the ship, headgear is used. Many personnel seem to perform maintenance as-is in their work clothes.
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