# Power armor types
**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333
**Category:** The Drawing Board
**Created:** [May 20, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333 "2013-05-20T00:14:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@Nappist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nappist)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333/1 "2013-05-20T00:14:36Z")
Commercial Power Armor
"Impress your friends! Astound your enemies!"
Cheap, low-powered armor made from sheet metal and magnetic amplifiers. Will probably allow you to survive getting sneezed on. Eats batteries like candy.
3 Enc, 15 BP, 5 CP, 0 EP, 30 Warmth.
Powered: -3 enc, +1 Str, +1 Dex
Industrial Power Armor
"For a hard-working man."
Steel tension cables, a spooling device, reinforced steel frame, and an engine give a substantial amount of strength for construction or emergency personnel. Kind of clumsy and enormous.
10 Enc, 30 BP, 40 CP, 50 EP, 80 Wa.
Powered: -7 Enc, +5 Str.
Alternatively, if programmable: Actually a small vehicle with high durability with a lift/grab/throw that renders you unable to shoot.
A replacement to milispec armors you sometimes find in various spots.
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### Author:  [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333/2 "2013-05-20T01:20:41Z")
I have another idea, how about integrating bionics/traits/mutations into armor? With the power armor interface bionic, you could bring out its full potential.
For example:
Resource Integration Gear
An integrated health management and strength augmentation system that assist users in previously impossible and dangerous environments. Many variations exist, each designed for specific working environments.
Built-in components:
Self-Aware (Trait)
Internal Storage
Cranial Flashlight
- Strength
Increased Module Capacity
Hazardous Environment Suit
"A full body hazardous material suit designed to protect its user from from heat, poison, energy discharges, and blunt-force trauma during the handling of hazardous materials.
Built in components:
Cranial Flashlight
Internal Climate Control
Thermal Dissipation
Air Filtration System
Prototype Power Suit:
A combat suit designed with the most cutting edge technology available. While it’s primary purpose is combat; the suit is modular in nature, allowing for modifications and enhancements. However, there have been problems creating a power system small-yet-powerful enough to power this suit.
Built-in Components:
Parkour (Trait)
Implanted Night Vision
Fusion Blaster Arm
Targeting System
- Stats
Increased Power Usage
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333/3 "2013-05-20T01:24:32Z")
I want a fusion reactor to attach/activate to power this. Just dump water in your pocket reactor and get power.
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### Author:  [@Renofox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Renofox)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-types/1333/4 "2013-07-10T14:30:01Z")
Mobility Assistance Gear
A lightweight, orthopedic exoskeleton.
Very rare, mainly found in hospitals. Encumbering but can be worn with regular clothing for a small boost to strength.