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 Sep 24 2003, 06:26 AM
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Not a Moderator  Group: Members Posts: 1,075 Joined: 26-February 02 From: BrizVegas, Australia Member No.: 904  |
I know that the LS Sourcebook lists SWAT teams as wearing either Armoured Jackets or Armour Vest w/Plates. They don't wear the Helmets like the regular cops do (for some reason). Either way, 5/3 or 4/3. Add the Helmet (+1/+1), and it is still cheap armour for cops. But, as has been said, I would still throw in FFBA-3 for the extra +2/+0. 8/4 for a SWAT officer, and 2,000¥ in Armour is not too unreasonable. Of course, this might mess with their efficiency, and could be the reason why they weren't given Helmets...
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Sep 24 2003, 08:46 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 24-September 03 Member No.: 5,642 |
If you want to see some cool designs for SWAT (and ESWAT, Extra Special Weapons and Tactics) gear, you probably ought to check Shirow's stuff in Appleseed.
There are various levels and configurations for armor, depending on the task at hand. In the manga, Olympus Police uses P- and K-codes to rate the level of complexity and "sensitivity" of each piece of equipment, security areas and situations. For one, K-3 is the identifier meant for severely restricted items, like the dark gray Gasium/Garthim light type Protector suit most ESWAT operatives tend to wear in the course of normal operation. Strictly classified gear, such as the Guges-D landmate, goes way up to the scale. And for those keeping the score at home, there's also a model of medium powered armor called ORC... -- D.S. |
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Sep 24 2003, 10:23 AM
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panda! Group: Members Posts: 10,331 Joined: 8-March 02 From: north of central europe Member No.: 2,242 |
ah shit, i see now that the post i made was for riot control, not swat :) my bad...
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Sep 24 2003, 03:32 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 944 Joined: 19-February 03 Member No.: 4,128 |
I once played in a group with a Troll tank-twink who had a bullseye tattooed on his chest with the caption "Just try it". I think it was inspired by a similar character in the HoL RPG. (Sorry, don't know the ascii code for the funny letter O.) |
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Sep 24 2003, 04:00 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,065 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Fayetteville, NC Member No.: 3,916 |
Another problem with form-fitting armor --> it has to be tailored to the individual user which is expensive and demands the wearer not change shape to any great degree.
In the bulk-purchasing mindset, it's probably not a great idea unless you have elite units that may very well be worth the additional cost. -Siege |
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