# Attachments for power armor
**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926
**Category:** The Drawing Board
**Created:** [January 31, 2014, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926 "2014-01-31T05:46:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 7
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/21 "2014-01-31T18:32:04Z")
> [@HunterAlpha1](#):
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> [quote=“hazerddex, post:2, topic:4926”]i think powered armor needs more love i really do[/quote]yeah, we should be able to mount NVGs or at least a flashlight. how about a jetpack?
Yes to both of these. No reason a suit of power armour can’t fit a few spotlights or a helmet with NVG/IR capability.
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### Author:  [@Icecoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Icecoon)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2014, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/22 "2014-01-31T18:54:28Z")
I agree with i2amroy. I started with python and ruby and mainly forked the github repo to learn c++.
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### Author:  [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/23 "2014-01-31T20:38:07Z")
Yes, we should definitely be able to install NVGs into a power armour helmet at the very least. A shoulder mounted floodlight is the other obvious addition. Because flashlights are for wimps.
And of course power armour specific weapons like miniguns.
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### Author:  [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/24 "2014-02-01T08:22:24Z")
Did you know you can (A)ctivate a boot to store a knife? That’s practically the skeleton for clothing mods right there!
I’d suggest that powered armor have several ‘slots’ for various mods to give it these systems the added functionality they deserve.
EXAMPLE:
PA Helmets could install:
\*Thermal Optics (Detects monsters even if you can’t ‘see’ them. Like the antenna mutation.
\*Night Vision (What it says on the tin)
\*Heads Up Display (Gives the player exact values for current health, hunger, thirst, etc. Comes complete with clinical sounding female computer-voice.
\*Range-finder (Boosts ranged to-hit significantly)
\*Peripherals - A system of panoramic cameras along the helmets exterior that passively extend the pilots field of vision to a full 360 degrees. Increases dodge chance, can cause nausea.
\*Mine Detector - Spots mines!
\*etc
PA armor could install:
\*Orbitals - Dispenses small spherical attack drones to pester incoming projectiles. Makes you hard to shoot.
\*Traction Skates - Raises movement speed over non-difficult terrain, like roads.
\*Fire Suppression System - Puts you out if you catch fire
\*Protracted Engagement System (PES) - Contains a reserve battery that can be reloaded via UPS before or during operation.
\*R.E.A.C.T. - Your armor actively compensates for recoil, greatly dampening the effect.
\*Rappelling Gear - For climbing in and out of chasms and the like.
\*ect.
Hauling frame could install:
\*Cargo Hutch - Increased Volume
\*Improved Hydraulics - Increased Weigh limit
\*Portable Compactor - Once installed you can (A)ctivate your hauling frame from the inventory and select “Recycle Material” while standing on a pile of items for the same effect as a steel compactor.
\*etc.
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### Author:  [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2014, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/25 "2014-02-01T10:31:38Z")
Very interesting ideas Logrin, +1.
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### Author:  [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/26 "2014-02-01T13:48:23Z")
> [@Iosyn](#):
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> Very interesting ideas Logrin, +1.
Seconded.
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### Author:  [@Natures\_Witness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Natures_Witness)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attachments-for-power-armor/4926/27 "2014-02-01T14:22:15Z")
I like these a lot, power armor really needs some more attention.
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