Power Armor and Halo Suits No Longer Fiction

[mattman106]

I've got serious respect for that Troy guy, his bear suit is awesome.

 

[Irridium]

It looks like it would be hard to aim down the sights with that helmet on, unless there is some electronic targeting assistance or something.

Plus, it looks as bulky as a space suit from the 60's, so the mobility probably won't be the greatest.

And you would probably be sweating up a storm wearing that all day, and in the middle east?! I hope that thing gets good ventalation.

Plus if you have to take a crap or piss, the suit looks like it could be a ***** to get on/off.

But, he did make it in his garage, so I guess if he gets it to the military, they should be able to improve it.

And isn't this thing like 2 years old or something? I swear I remember seeing it somewhere before.

 

[fix-the-spade]

It comes with countless gadgets, such as a voice recording system and morphine to allow soldiers some time to give their last words before they die.

If I were a soldier and that kind of a gadget was in my gear, I'd kill the quartermaster who gave it to me.

Nobody is going to have confidence in a system that comes with something like that.

 

[Damien the Pigeon]

"Trojan" hmm? I don't think that's the name I would have picked considering that troy was eventually defeated, I just think it would put it's wearer in a somewhat negative mindset.

The inventor's name is "Troy" so it is a "Trojan" suit. Also, try saying that to the USC Trojans, because they hardly ever lose.

 

[Arrers]

Trojan Ballistic Suit of Armor

In early 2007, Hurtubise made public his new protective suit which was designed to be worn by soldiers. Calling it the "Trojan", Hurtubise describes it as the "first ballistic, full exoskeleton body suit of armour." Weighing in at 40 lbs, he claims that the suit can withstand bullets from high powered weapons (including an elephant gun). Hurtubise claims that he has been unable to test the suit against live ammunition because no one is willing to shoot him in it. It also features a knife holster and air conditioned helmet.

Yeah, old. Also, looks fugly as sin.

True, but if it allows you to survive a shotgun blast to the torso, I think the military might forgive the various fashion failings of it. unless americas boys really really had to look fabulous on the battlefield.

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

*quote snip*
Foam bolters?

And Foam Chainswords! That's how the real Astartes fight.

Hm, I wouldn't know. I'm more of a Sororitas man.
That'd have to be foam Eviscerators then.

 

[Amnestic]

*quote snip*
Foam bolters?

And Foam Chainswords! That's how the real Astartes fight.

Hm, I wouldn't know. I'm more of a Sororitas man.
That'd have to be foam Eviscerators then.

Psh. Sororitas are a bunch of evangelical, deluded harpies.

*Space Wolf fanboy*

 

[Lonely Swordsman]

Still probably won't be used in a war for the regular soldiers. Way to expensive to mass produce in high quality, I imagine.

 

[PirateKing]

Now it just needs a jetpack and maybe some strength enhancing mechanism.

 

[Bigeyez]

This is pretty old. Anyways the suit is really damn impractical. It's very bulky and while sure 40lbs may not sound like much that means whoevers wearing that sure as hell won't be carrying food, ammo, or any other standard military issue equipment with them. Oh and it's not power armor...seeing as that something that classifies as power armor needs to be...well yeah know...powered...it's kinda in the name.

 

[Glerken]

I'm not to sure I'd want to watch the POV footage of my loved one getting killed...

 

[Diablini]

Holy shit! That is so awsome! Third World War here we come!

 

[Smack-Ferret]

Known about it long time. Really is cool.

 

[Supreme Unleaded]

why does this look more like the Empire Officers from Star Wars Battlefront 2.

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

*quote snip*
Foam bolters?

And Foam Chainswords! That's how the real Astartes fight.

Hm, I wouldn't know. I'm more of a Sororitas man.
That'd have to be foam Eviscerators then.

Psh. Sororitas are a bunch of evangelical, deluded harpies.

*Space Wolf fanboy*

And Space Wolves are a bunch of melee based Astartes Vikings.

...Damn your mind tricks!

 

[LewsTherin]

*quote snip*
Foam bolters?

And Foam Chainswords! That's how the real Astartes fight.

Hm, I wouldn't know. I'm more of a Sororitas man.
That'd have to be foam Eviscerators then.

Psh. Sororitas are a bunch of evangelical, deluded harpies.

*Space Wolf fanboy*

*Looks at Avatar*

Screw Chainswords, power axes are where it's at.

Hi fives all around.

 

[Mr. Doe]

I thought for sure that this article was about the SARCOS/RAYTHEON powersuit project but Ive heard of this thing it seems cool, but that guys an effin Dork.

 

[Troublesome Lagomorph]

I swear I saw this years ago...