Redan Archangel Power Armor Frame

## Description

**Redan Archangel Power Armor Frame** was an idea which sprouted from the mind of GUARDIAN operative Winston Hendricks after witnessing the losses inflicted on the organization during the Second Skyllian Blitz. The thought behind the frame was to create an in-between of heavy combat armor and an Atlas mech, as such the Redan Archangel armor was born. The armor frame is designed to encase the user in an 1 ½ inches of nitinol plating with a Silaris component weave on top, allowing the operative to withstand a barrage of light pistol to medium rifle mass accelerator rounds without fear of the systems compromising. Though under long periods of sustained attacks the armor itself will reach a point to where it cannot guarantee high protection ratings. An enlarged piece of armor on the off hand shoulder provides more protection to the operative from the side that they’d be receiving the most fire from. A perk to offset this is that operators that are wearing armors marked in light and medium designations can operate the power frame with their personal protection on in the case of needing to leave the armor. Mk.1 armor has been designed with medium strength kinetic barriers readily available to GUARDIAN personnel; more potent portable barriers are soon to be requested for field testing and implementation.

The frame is supported by power articulated hydraulics at each major joint for ease of movement with the suit [note: it is the hope of the designer in later models to include small boost thrusters to help increase overall mobility]. A major downside of the protection provided is that the suit is both clunky and very slow, keeping it heavily out of the realm of being used on more clandestine operations where both stealth and speed provide major factors. The hydraulic systems of the suit are not only help ease the movement of such heavy field equipment for the user, but allows the occupant’s strength to be increased by a factor of three. This would allow for the moving of heavy obstacles out of a team’s path or creating a more defensible and sturdy barricade, or giving just enough edge to a non-biotic human to go punch for punch with a Krogan in a straight up brawl for a time.

The increased magnitude of the user’s own strength with the suit allows them to bring to bare in battle weapons that would generally be operated from crew served, stationary, and vehicle mounted positions as if they were wielding a standard issued rifle, providing both a squad supporting role and being the spearhead of an advance. While any such weapon large squad based ordinance can be used in tandem with the suit, the designer reached out to (formerly) Watcher Major Kamprad if there were any such weapons that he had that could help fill the role, the Alvigator GPMG was the answer provided. Based on the stability of the upper platform the weapon can be fired in fully automatic mode without the need of the bipod/ tripod attachment. Additionally the hydraulic systems help with recoil management, allowing for an unaugmented trooper to fire the Compact Kinetic Energy Missile without fear of either breaking or dislocating their arm and or shoulder.

The VI suite used for this armored prototype is a copy of the VI program that Corporal Hendricks has used and modified over his nine years in the service of HUS-T1. Based on this it was a prime choice to use it as the main VI system of the powered armor frame at least for Hendricks being the suit’s operator, another solution is under development for other users. It should be noted that anyone seeking to be able to use the suit without harming themselves or using it to its full potential need to undergo a long period of training. Lastly the way in which an operative enters the power armor is that the back plating of the suit, separates and opens up allowing the user to literally step into the frame. Once inside the separated segments reform onto their back plates and seal the operative inside. If all power is lost or it is absolutely necessary to get the wearer out of the armor due to medical or other concerns, there is an voice activated emergency release for the occupant and an emergency lever located under the plating on the back right hand side of the armor. In cases of power failure, the charge from an omni-tool can be enough energy to release the occupant from the metal shell.

### MK2 Equipment Package - Designation "Horns of Jericho System"

* Auto Threat Designation Gatling Gun
* Customized Hawk Missile Launcher

### MK3. Equipment Package - Designation “Wings”

* Heavy Lift Jet Propulsion Rig Shoulder
* Leg Mounted Chaff Flare
* Launchers

### MK4 Equipment Package - Designation “Arsenal”

* Omni Spear
* Omni Sword
* Omni Battle Axe
* Omni Shield