Katarn-class Commando Armor
Katarn-class armor provides Stormtrooper Corps commandos with heavy protection and mission-configurable support systems.
Overview
Mk I Katarn Armor
Mk II Katarn Armor
Mk III Katarn Armor
Night Ops Katarn Armor
ADSD Katarn Armor
General Information
| Model | Katarn-class |
|---|---|
| Category | Armor |
| Classification | Stormtrooper Corps Armor |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 10 BIA |
| Manufacturers | Kaminoan Armorsmiths Ltd. (KAL) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Stormtrooper Corps (STC) — Primary |
Specifications
Additional
Material
Reinforced duraplast plates with specialized impact-resistant composition
Color
Imperial white; authorized unit and mission markings
Coverage
Full-body heavy armor with reinforced torso, shoulders, limbs, hands, boots, and backpack
Helmet
Sealed helmet with tactical HUD, night vision, electrobinocular mode, filtration, communications, and targeting interface
Body Glove
Sealed temperature-regulating and pressure-retaining body glove
Integrated Systems
Personal deflector shield; squad health and location link; retractable vibroblade; environmental sensors; chronometer
Environmental Protection
Toxic-atmosphere filtration; extreme-temperature protection; up to 20 minutes emergency vacuum survival
Standard Equipment
Modular backpack; ammunition; explosives; medical supplies; rations; mission equipment
Description
Reinforced plates, a sealed body glove, personal shielding, advanced sensors, squad communications, and a modular backpack support independent special operations. Standard Imperial sets are white; authorized mission markings and specialized finishes distinguish particular configurations.
Mk I Katarn Armor
| Status | Active |
|---|
The original production configuration of Katarn-class commando armor.
Mk I establishes the sealed heavy armor, tactical display, squad communications, modular backpack, and integrated close-combat systems of the class.
Variant Specifications
Additional
Integrated Systems
Tactical HUD; night vision; encrypted communications; personal deflector shield
Environmental Protection
Sealed life support; toxic-atmosphere filtration; temperature regulation
Mk II Katarn Armor
| Status | Active |
|---|
An improved configuration hardened against electromagnetic and kinetic attack.
Mk II incorporates resistance to electromagnetic pulses and Verpine shatter-gun projectiles while strengthening protection against close explosive effects.
Variant Specifications
Additional
Material
Electromagnetically hardened reinforced duraplast plates
Integrated Systems
Hardened electronics; improved deflector shield; stabilized tactical sensors
Mk III Katarn Armor
| Status | Active |
|---|
A further reinforced configuration for the most demanding assault missions.
Mk III improves resistance to heavy blaster fire, light grenades, and battlefield environmental hazards while retaining full mission modularity.
Variant Specifications
Additional
Material
Further reinforced heavy duraplast and impact-dispersing laminate
Integrated Systems
High-output deflector shield; heavy-blaster protection; expanded tactical suite
Night Ops Katarn Armor
| Status | Active |
|---|
A low-observability Katarn configuration for covert operations.
Night Ops armor uses a sensor-damping finish, reduced-signature systems, enhanced low-light optics, and controlled emissions for infiltration missions.
Variant Specifications
Additional
Color
Low-reflectivity black with sensor-damping finish
Integrated Systems
Reduced-emission electronics; enhanced low-light sensors; suppressed communications
ADSD Katarn Armor
| Status | Active |
|---|
A fully pressurized configuration for aquatic and deep-space operations.
ADSD armor adds extended oxygen reserves, pressure reinforcement, aquatic propulsion fittings, and mission equipment for vacuum or submerged infiltration.
Variant Specifications
Additional
Integrated Systems
Aquatic propulsion fittings; pressure monitors; extended oxygen reserves
Environmental Protection
Full pressure integrity for vacuum, submerged infiltration, and deep-water operations
Standard Equipment
Aquatic or extravehicular mission pack; extended oxygen supply; maneuvering equipment
Origin: Mixed
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