Hey Gang,
A few notes on the Low tech battle dress I sent in last night.
Those models are more like space capsules than battle dress. That is, you
don't 'put them on' you climb into them. I allowed 200+ liters for the
operator. The average human being about the density of water (Ok, Ok, I'm so
skinny I SINK!) And the average human is WAY under 200 Kg. Thus it's not
a tight fit. I envisioned a strap in type set up like on the cargo loader in
aliens with clamshell armored plates to cover the occupant.
The joints must be adjusted to the user to allow for different limb
lengths, torso size etc. These adjustments are rather simple with the
'cook book' instructions, and can be fitted to different users in fairly short
order by non-experts. (Battle Dress-0) All that really gets adjusted are
a few clamps so that the arms and legs telescope to the proper length.
The unit's mechanical hands are linked to the operators hands, but not directly
so no major difference in hand size is a problem. Because of this, it is
nearly IMPOSSIBLE to determine the sex of the wearer, unless the visor is up
(And even then it can be trouble) (Unless of course somebody decides to paint
their battle dress pink or blue...)
The magazine and fuel tank are constructed like a shaped charge. If
they became ignited the force of the explosion is directed away from the
occupant. This is similar to the way magazines are constructed on our current
tanks.
Scott Kellogg
"Prepare to surge to Sub-Light speed!" -- Commander Hork