Phantom

The **Phantom** Combat Rig, tailored specifically for SDF Legionnaires specializing in sniper roles, deviates from the standard SDF aesthetic with its functional yet distinctive design. As with the FTL - XPROTO rig, it comes with its own weapon, the EM15 Ballista.

## Overview

Distinguished by its unique and functional design, the rig introduces a departure from the SDF's typical vibrant aesthetic by incorporating practical camouflage. Ghillie-like foliage attachments adorn the shoulders and a specially named helmet, concealing the nevian sniper amidst varied terrains.

The angular plank-shaped helmet offers forehead protection, and its visor integrates seamlessly with the faceplate, providing an extended heads-up display (HUD) for enhanced combat and sniping functionality. While the transparent visor maintains visibility, it does not reveal the nevian's face, ensuring both protection and anonymity.

Despite its stealth-oriented design, the Phantom doesn't compromise on protection. The body armor is constructed from Frelkahn composite, ensuring durability and shielding against ballistic threats. Thigh padding and titanium alloy knee pads provide additional defense, while the gloves feature translucent padding for an extra layer of environmental sealing, crucial for space missions.

The Phantom's legs conceal an exoskeleton, enhancing the sniper's speed and agility without compromising the rig's overall sleek profile. The vacuum-sealed boots, adopting a utilitarian design, offer a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics. This rig represents the fusion of stealth and defense, allowing Legionnaire snipers to operate with precision and adaptability in a variety of combat scenarios.

## Trivia

### General

* The Phantom Combat Rig, renowned for its sniper-centric design, incorporates effective camouflage patterns by default, with the standard being a reddish-brown hue to blend seamlessly with the landscapes of their home planet, Hades.
* To augment mobility, the Phantom incorporates a partially concealed exoskeleton in the legs, contributing to improved speed and agility.
* The sides and rear of the helmet feature integrated mounting slots for the ghillie-like foliage attachments, ensuring optimal concealment without compromising functionality.
* The vacuum-sealed boots, reminiscent of modern military footwear, feature an SDF-Utilitarian aesthetic, providing a practical and stylish solution for Legionnaires navigating diverse combat environments.
* The Phantom, with its unique blend of camouflage and cutting-edge technology, stands as a testament to the SDF's adaptability in the pursuit of combat superiority.
* The Phantom Combat Rig's attention to detail extends beyond its aesthetic considerations, incorporating advanced features to enhance functionality. The translucent padding on the gloves not only offers additional protection but also integrates Rolkehn circuitry into the knuckle padding.
* The distinctive gray-shaped rectangular object on the body armor often prompts misconceptions about a cloaking device. In reality, it is an advanced set of binoculars, providing Phantom Legionnaires with enhanced vision and target identification capabilities