Imperial Gunner Protective Armor
Black gunner armor protects Imperial weapons technicians and artillery personnel from machinery, flash, fragments, and hazardous firing environments.
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General Information
| Model | Gunner Armor |
|---|---|
| Category | Armor |
| Classification | Naval and Technical Protective Gear |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 1 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Imperial Department of Military Research (IDMR) — Designer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary Imperial Army (IA) |
Specifications
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Material
Heat-resistant plastoid and blast-damping composite protection
Color
Black for naval issue; field gray for Imperial Army issue
Coverage
Head, face, and compact torso protection
Helmet
Enclosed gunner helmet with flash protection, communications, and hearing damping
Body Glove
Black heat- and flame-resistant technical suit
Integrated Systems
Communications, glare suppression, and hearing protection
Environmental Protection
Protection from heat, intense light, smoke, fragments, and machinery hazards
Standard Equipment
Insulated gloves; utility belt; tool kit; emergency respirator
Description
The system combines a reinforced black helmet, enclosed face protection, communications, hearing protection, gloves, boots, and compact torso armor over a technical uniform. It is issued to personnel operating turbolasers, superlaser systems, heavy artillery, and other weapons whose crews face intense light, noise, heat, and mechanical hazards.
Origin: Mixed
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