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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 459  |
http://www.rdecom.army.mil/rdemagazine/200...iquidarmor.html
-- Bit different then the gel armor in shadowrun, but close enough for government work. |
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Mar 9 2004, 09:28 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 993 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 313 |
Toys to keep tots safe. Can't wait to see how long it takes for this to filter down to my job (AF Security Forces).
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Mar 9 2004, 09:48 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
That is the coolest thing ever. I can't wait for that to be widespread in ten years or so.
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Mar 9 2004, 10:38 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,428 Joined: 9-June 02 Member No.: 2,860 |
That is pretty frickin' cool.
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Mar 9 2004, 10:53 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 255 Joined: 10-May 03 From: CB/Omaha Sprawl Member No.: 4,568 |
where can I get some :) I could see them soaking business suits in the stuff already! :P think of it, armored clothing lines are coming soon!
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Mar 9 2004, 10:57 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 5-March 04 From: UK Member No.: 6,125 |
Do US Military websites actively reject non-US IPs? This is yet another army.mil site on my list of 'does not respond'...
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Mar 9 2004, 10:59 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 255 Joined: 10-May 03 From: CB/Omaha Sprawl Member No.: 4,568 |
if they did, man, talk about national security going way overboard :P I would guess they could filter them, but as I'm in the states, I've not run into any problems hitting sites unless they're latent.
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Mar 9 2004, 11:16 PM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
Ooh, shiny...
I want! ~J |
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Mar 9 2004, 11:40 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 11,410 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 5,670 |
i don't believe so, firewall; i'm in korea, using a commercial ISP, and i'm not blocked.
try using a proxy server--there are plenty of proxy .mil's available. |
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Mar 9 2004, 11:45 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,066 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 4,017 |
What part of it was shiny? To translate the stuff into SR rules, I'd categorize it as a treatment that increases the ballistic and impact armor up to half again the natural armor rating. Have it use up some or all of the customization points on the armor so you can't make completely unstoppable outfits. Or assume it is already a neccessary component of most armor types and is already included on all armor that can undergo the treatment. |
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Mar 9 2004, 11:47 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 5-March 04 From: UK Member No.: 6,125 |
Ah well, think what might happen if a Limey Decker got wind of their new tech...
Looks good (Google cache is GOOD) but I wish I could see the pictures. I would like to second the 'me want' sentiment... |
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Mar 10 2004, 12:10 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 255 Joined: 10-May 03 From: CB/Omaha Sprawl Member No.: 4,568 |
the pictures don't really enhance it much, a big pic of molecules in suspension and a bullet hitting a yellow square of clothe made from the substance. nothing too fancy. I'd love to soak my wardrobe in the stuff, especially my jump boots, they could use some more ankle support.
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Mar 10 2004, 12:31 AM
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Traumatizing players since 1992 Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,282 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 220 |
Wu de tyen ah! "Shiny" is a word I among others has added to my vocabulary from one of the best TV series in recent years. It is the equivalent of "Cool", Dong ma? |
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