Most Gears stand around 4 to 5 meters tall and support as much armor as a twenty-first century tank ten times their size. Humanoid in shape, they are versatile, agile and rugged. A laser is a weapon which uses a beam of coherent light to superheat and destroy its target. Extremely fast but not very intelligent, neural networks form the basic computer of the Gears. It is the super-fast computer that translate the control inputs from the pilot into complex body motions.
Some Gears have specialized systems for use in water and other environments.
Made out of high tech composite, it is nevertheless quite cumbersome. Its compact design and ability to use almost any kind of fuel makes it a prime choice for many military vehicles.