Re: Log 3-10 Strategy Center
"Okay," the scientist says, and turns to another screen. "On to our next topic. As you know, we were able to download the codes for many new weapons and grenades now. We've also extracted the code for some other things."
He shows a picture on the screen of defensive armor. "We have body armor downloads. In addition to the kevlar vest already available, we have a Gentex Protective Vest, the current military vest. It helps protect against fragments, but it can also help against small arms."
He shows another one. "We've also got an EOD PS-820 now. This is a Kevlar body suit used by explosive ordnance disposal teams. It restricts mobility, so you wouldn't want to engage in melee. It also protects against burns."
He turns to another picture. "And then we've got the second chance hardcorps system. This is exterior body armor designed specifically for military use. Basically like Kevlar vests with extra inserts and better protection. Again, not something really for martial arts. We also have a similar version that is concealable."
He flips to one more picture. "And now another powerful one, and this one is good. It's combat infantry dress. It's a chemically coated and NBC proofed jacket worn as an external garment. Steel plates inserted in a compound fiber mesh. Protect you from shoulder to thigh and not as restrictive as the others."
He turns to one more which looks like long underwear with wires running through it. "Now this is our pride and joy," he says. "Lightweight. Won't interfere with movement. We call it the Supra-Matrix Stealth. It doesn't really protect in combat, but it shields your presence from being detected from Zero-One. Not a hundred percent, but you can use your Matrix powers without attracting so much attention. We're still testing it, so we're recommending that all of you wear it in your next jack in."
Now he turns to a screen with weapons showing. "This was odd. These weapons we found are not 20th century or early 21st century. We think Zero-One has developed them, but they've never been seen. We call them a Needle Rifle, Laser Rifle, Blast Rifle, Disruptor, and Stun Rifle. Unfortunately for you, all of them except the Needle Rifle will take some special training." OOC: This requires beam weapon skills training.
"We also have some pistol versions: the needler, laser pistol, stunner, and blaster."
He touches a button and the screen shifts. "We also have some general equipment too. We uploaded what we call the 'crash kit.' It can heal you in the Matrix. It's a patch you just apply to the wound. Reworks the code around the wound. We even tested it on a volunteer -- poor guy -- and it repairs bones too. Takes about 10 seconds to a minute to work, depending on the size of wound. Doesn't do a complete heal, but it can sure build you up a bit in a bind."
The screen goes blank. "We also found a code to help in transport. We can send you via hardline directly from one hardline to another. No jacking in or out if you need to go, say, from Los Angeles to New York. No need for a plane either. Only problem is that the further you get from your ship, the longer the uplink takes...not just to get you to your destination, but also to get you back to your ship."
He pauses. "Well, that's about it for now. We'll probably have more by the next time you get in dock. Any questions?"
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