Wolfram-class ranger armour

The ***Wolfram*-class ranger armour** are an series of human-made powered body armour utilized by the Galaxy Rangers of the Galaxy Garrison's Galaxy Ranger Corps. It's one of the most advanced infantry armour technology ever produced from humanity, serving as inspiration for research an development in body armour systems.

On Earth, the Rangers utilizes the Gen-I ranger armour while Samuel Colt possess an custom upgraded armour designated the "Gen-II" that utilizes Altean architecture and technology.

## Description

### Generation-I

The Generation-I or "Gen-I" of the *Wolfram*-class ranger armour is the first generation of the armour deployed on the field by the Galaxy Ranger Corps after pre-generational classes were made for research and developmental purposes. The Gen-I was at the time considered the Garrison's most advanced technological achievement which costs either equal or greater then a space shuttle due to the materials and technology utilized in its creation. It features an full body powered armour made from an artificial material of a lightweight but very strong in tensile strength and incredibly high hardness known as Wolfram, created from isotopes of tungsten which can take high blunt impacts and considered almost near-bullut proof due to this.

The armour is powered to support the weight of Wolfram and is powered by an miniaturized fusion core (F.C.) located in the upper back of the chest plate, also powering many of the armour's functions such as HUD, navigation, gyroscope and communications. In comparison to the Gen-II which is upgraded with Altean technology, Gen-I was only considered advanced by Earth standards and in comparison to the Galra Empire would be compared to being slightly higher then the common armour used by Galran foot soldiers. Since it was made by Earth technology, it was very limited in interactivity with technologies apart from Earth despite its hacking capabilities. The armour is capable of entering into an vacuum for a period of time, but it was considered an unverified feature as many wasn't sure it'll be put in to effective use.

Many weaknesses arose in terms of its technology in comparison to the rest of the galaxy, having made to counter Earth technology such as physical projectiles and such the wearer of the Gen-I is vulnerable to any energy-based weapons often used by the galactic community. This is greatly shown during Samuel's escape from the interrogation facility, having been struck in the soldier by an Galran energy weapon that almost broke through his own defenses, forcing him to take cover.

### Generation-II

Generation-II of the *Wolfram*-class ranger armour refers to an series of enhancements and improvements performed by Pidge and Coran on Samuel Colt's first generation *Wolfram*-class ranger armour upon being rescued. The Gen-II utilizes the Altean system architecture in order to be more compatible with the Castle of Lions for interactivity. In order to supplement the new design, the central power core is replaced with an Balmeran crystral as the central energy core to power and function the upgrades. Something Pidge been wanting to do, the Gen-II is equipped with advanced electromagnetic shield barrier that helps it deflect or absorb energy beams before it shuts down due to overload and needs to recharge. The entire armour itself is now capable of vacuum travel, allowing the wearer to enter space for a prolonged period of time much like the paladin armour.

The physical armour itself has been greatly improved over the Gen-I granting higher physical resistant and the resistance of tensile strength has been improved immensely, capable of being left relatively unarmed by the same weapons that can even compromise the suit. The black under suit as seen multiple innovations in regulating the body temperature of the wearer thanks to an special gel-like substance that keeps the wearer's body at the optimal temperature in most environments. The central components of the Gen-II is located in the backpack worn by Samuel, being the most heavily armoured and fortified piece has it contains the most essential components of the armour. However when Samuel was stranded in space in the Quantum Abyss while being on the back of an Quantum Abyss whale, he was able to change his backpack into an fabricator and utilized organic materials and fat to fabricate items to his needs.

The armour's communication technology and array had been fully replaced with new Altean communications devices, enabling the wearer to perform higher and much more clearer feats of visual and verbal communications to an receiver.