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<center>Ketsurui Fleet Yards' Ke-M2-2A
Nekovalkyrja Power Armor (Mindy 2)</center>
History and Background: (to be written by Wes)
About the Mindy M2: (to be written by Wes)
General:
The Mindy II uses a modular approach, putting to its pilot's disposal a tight array for reliable main weaponry and using several hardpoints over the armor to configure its loadouts for specific missions or to suit for certain pilot preferences (if approved by the officer in charge).
Ke-M2-W2902 Forearm Weapons (2): Each of the Mindy's oversized forearms holds a weapons system that draws aetheric energy from space and projects it out in three modes. The first is an energy blade, powerful enough to ignite flamable objects, cut through blast doors and through most power armors. The second is for firing a stream of rapid firing, piercing pulses (akin to a short-range energy machinegun). The third requires a moment to charge, but fires a more powerful beam which boasts longer range and better shield penetrating capabilities. The forearm weapons cannot function at the same time the forearm barrier shields are activated for each respective arm.
Ketsurui Fleet Yards Ke-M2-W2903 NSD Upper Leg Hangers: The PANTHEON Nodal Support Drones (NSD) are hand-sized self-recharging multi-function drone units under the Mindy AI's control. Launched by the Mindy power armor during combat, these units (up to 6) will form up around their host Mindy and correlate targeting data. The NSDs are good for poking around corners and getting alternate points of view. They can also or act as countermeasures and even shoot at the enemy. The NSDs are typically carried in recharging slots on the Mindy's outer thighs.
Modular Equipment Hardpoints: The M2 Mindy can be adapted to fulfill many mission profiles. From its resting position in a typical Star Army rapid launch bay, the power armor can be installed with several modules in key hardpoint locations. The components can be installed by hand in the field by someone with proper knowledge in power armor maintenance - the AIES can just as well be eject the any component from the hardpoint it was installed, if needed.
Adding the Sylph wingpack can make ground acrobatics slightly awkward.
Additional Optional Weaponry: The Mindy can use handhelds like the weapons found in Appendice D (whom can be attached on shoulder weapon mounts) or other human scale weapons - Its offensive capabilities can be supplemented by the newer Type 29 variable pod with armor assisting drone functions. It has two slots on the front of its thighs to hold an ammunition or battery clip for any handheld it could carry. An utility compartment built between the Mindy's shoulderblades allows it to store equipment; its inventory typically is:
Systems:
Armor and Stealth Systems:
Outer Armor (Ke-M2-F2903) is a mixture of Andrium plating, Yarvex (A highly advanced gluon mesh), and an advanced, flexible Titanium-based alloy frame. The armor is most armored on the main body, and the outside section of the limbs (where the Andrium plating is). The Mindy can still function without its limbs, so long as the core and engine is intact, although this would mean loss of limbs for the pilot.
The Mindy power armor can still function without its limbs, so long as the core and engine is intact, although this would mean loss of limbs for the pilot. Note that the helmet is removable (and is removed before entering or exiting the armor) but unlike it's predecessors, a NH-29 can projects commands to the Mindy's AIES directly without the helmet.
An optional Zesuaium-coated Titanium Boron Carbide and Zesuaium chainmail mesh set (Ke-M2-F2904) is also available to replace the default F2903 set for officers and ace pilots.
Interior: The Mindy's warm insides are composed of muscular flesh that is soft, slimy, stretchy, and wrinkly. The organic components provide shock absorption as well as augmented strength to the pilot. The flesh includes a sophisticated Hemosynthetics (blood-based femtomachine) system that can repair damage to the Mindy's interior. The interior is shielded from heat and radiation, to protect the pilot from the rigors of space travel and atmospheric reentry. Piloting the Mindy can be done through SPINE (for NH-29 models) or the headset system in the helmet (for Yamataians).
Active Camouflage: Using the optical tracking system, the Mindy puts the image of what is on one side of the power armor onto the other, creating the effect of invisibility. The Mindy can also use this system to project holograms up to two meters away. The exterior of the Mindy is also equipped with flashing red collision-avoidance light strips, which can be turned on and off at the AIES' or the pilot's discretion.
Forearm Shield Projectors (2): Built into the enlarged forearms of the Mindy, the projectors face the outer side and produce a compact but very powerful protective field (in a biconvex dome-shape). Used in a manner similar to an arm block, the forearm shield can deflect heavy focused attacks (making them relatively effective against most anti-armor weaponry). An armblock with both limbs can cope with slightly more powerful attacks. The forearm shield in itself does not degrade when breached, though damage to the Mindy can compromise its performance (like losing a limb). The forearm shields may not function at the same time the forearm weapons are active and charging.
Conformal PSC Device: The Ke-M2-E2902 PSC (Psionic Signal Controller) is a form of psionic and telepathic protection, capable of nullifying all such activity. The device can selectively allow channels to permit secure telepathic operation and to maintain communication even under psionic attack. The PSC is safe enough to remain active at all times. The field generated by the PSC protects the entire Mindy, and extends only two inches out past the surface of the armor (thus, it will not create an obvious psionic "dead zone").
Self-Destruct: The M2 Mindy can be triggered to self-terminate so that its technology will not fall in enemy hands. This process can be initiated by the pilot (or AIES, if the pilot is dead and involves having the hemosynth fluids inside the fleshy parts of the suit turn hostile to matter and cause significant damage to the armor's internal systems and supports, eventually leading the suit to becoming a mere burned out husk of what it was (with any organic remains dissolved and evaporated).
Alternatively the power armor can be destroyed by deliberately overloading the Ke-G2902 Generator and Capacitor System. The process takes only a few seconds and results in an aether energy explosion powerful enough to totally destroy the armor (and anything within twenty meters).
Armor Integrated Electronics System: The Ke-M2-E2901 system, based on the same concept as the MEGAMI quantum computer, is a network of sensors, communications, and fire control all built around a small centralized computer system. AIES is a subordinate system; it is designed to (but certainly not required to) operate as part of a larger command hierarchy of computers. Above AIES is CIES (for escort ships - frigates, corvettes, and gunboats), EIES (for cruisers, destroyers, and escort carriers), WIES (Warship Integrated Electronics System, for battleships, assault ships, and carriers), MEGAMI, and/or KAMI). Using this system, mother ships receive complete data of the battle.
APPENDICE A (Dorsal Hardpoint)
APPENDICE B (Shoulder Hardpoints)
APPENDICE C (Lower Leg Hardpoints)
APPENDICE D (Optional Handheld Weapons)
Nekovalkyrja Power Armor (Mindy 2)</center>
History and Background: (to be written by Wes)
About the Mindy M2: (to be written by Wes)
General:
- Government: Yamatai Star Empire
Organization: Star Army of Yamatai
Type: Flesh-core Space Power Armor
Class: Light Advanced Mechanized Infantry Armor: Series 2, Model 2A (Type 29)
Designers:- Star Army Research Administration
Star Army First Expeditionary Fleet
- Ketsurui Fleet Yards
Star Army of Yamatai (Aboard starships)
Pregnant Nekovalkyrja may safely pilot the Mindy M2; Humans (Geshrins, Nepleslians) or pregnant Yamataian females cannot pilot this power armor. Pilot must be between 145cm (4' 9") to 170cm (5' 6") tall. An average NH-29 Nekovalkyrja is 160cm (5' 3") tall.
Height: 175cm (68.9 inches) with a 160cm (5' 3") NH-29 inside. May vary +/- 15cm.
Width: 62cm (20.41 inches)
Mass: 100kg (220.46 lbs) net weight, 180kg (396.84 lbs) maximum load.
Speed (Sublight): 0.80c in a vacuum (0.90c with Sylph Wingpack)
Speed (FTL): 2500c (3750c with Sylph Wingpack)
Speed (Hyperspace Fold): 1 LY/m (only with Hyperspace Fold Booster)
Speed (Atmospheric): Mach 1.8 at Earth sea level
Speed (Underwater): 70mph (112kph)
The Mindy M2 Power Armor is capable of trans-atmospheric operations, able to "hover," able to shift its inertia as needed, stop nearly instantly, and able to increase and decrease its weight as needed. The Mindy can ignore gravity; it can walk up walls, on ceilings, across water, and in midair. - Star Army Research Administration
- Ke-M2-E2901 Armor Integrated Electronics System
Ke-M2-E2902 Conformal Psionic Signal Control Device
Ke-M2-F2901 Titanium Alloy Endoskeletal Frame
Ke-M2-F2900 Flesh and Hemosynthetic Interior Insert (NH-29 type)
Ke-M2-F2902 Outer Armor with Thermoptic Camouflage (Andrium/Yarvex)
Ke-M2-G2901 Aetheric Generator and Capacitor System
Ke-M2-P2901 Combined Field System
Ke-M2-P2902 Gravimetric Backup Engine and Thrusters
Ke-M2-R2901 Inertialess Drive System
(Optional)
Ke-M2-P2900 Teleportation Unit
Ke-M2-P2903 Hyperspace Fold Booster
Ke-M2-P2904 Barrier Shield Module
Ke-M2-G2902 Nodal Fabrication Module
Ke-M2-F2904 Outer Armor with Thermoptic Camouflage (Zesuaium)
Ke-M4-P2902 Combined Field System (attachable, Sylph Wingpack)
The Mindy II uses a modular approach, putting to its pilot's disposal a tight array for reliable main weaponry and using several hardpoints over the armor to configure its loadouts for specific missions or to suit for certain pilot preferences (if approved by the officer in charge).
Ke-M2-W2902 Forearm Weapons (2): Each of the Mindy's oversized forearms holds a weapons system that draws aetheric energy from space and projects it out in three modes. The first is an energy blade, powerful enough to ignite flamable objects, cut through blast doors and through most power armors. The second is for firing a stream of rapid firing, piercing pulses (akin to a short-range energy machinegun). The third requires a moment to charge, but fires a more powerful beam which boasts longer range and better shield penetrating capabilities. The forearm weapons cannot function at the same time the forearm barrier shields are activated for each respective arm.
- Primary Purpose: Anti-Power Armor
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Personnel
Damage: Total Annihiliation in a 2 inch wide beam in sword mode, Heavy in submachinegun mode and Super-Heavy in charged beam mode.
Range: 2m (6') in sword mode, 5,000 m (3.1 miles) in submachinegun mode and 60 km (37.2 miles) in charged beam mode.
Rate of Fire: Constant in sword mode, 500 pulses/sec in submachinegun mode and a 2 second delay before firing a charged beam.
Payload: Effectively unlimited. Power source is the Mindy's Aether Generator, though each forearm has a power cell which stores enough power for 15 seconds of cumulative activity from each limb (useful in energy demanding configurations).
Ketsurui Fleet Yards Ke-M2-W2903 NSD Upper Leg Hangers: The PANTHEON Nodal Support Drones (NSD) are hand-sized self-recharging multi-function drone units under the Mindy AI's control. Launched by the Mindy power armor during combat, these units (up to 6) will form up around their host Mindy and correlate targeting data. The NSDs are good for poking around corners and getting alternate points of view. They can also or act as countermeasures and even shoot at the enemy. The NSDs are typically carried in recharging slots on the Mindy's outer thighs.
- Nodal Support Drone: Ke-M2-W2903-NSD
Nodal Support Drone STL speed: 0.8c
Purpose: Anti-personnel, Pin-point attacks/defense
Damage: Lethal or stun, Lethal can deal medium damage to most mecha.
Range: 500 meters. Max 750 meters.
Firing Modes: Single/Auto, Heavy/Auto, Stun/Heavy Stun
Rate of Fire: Individually, or in volleys of 3 or 6. Each drone fires at 150 shots/min (auto), 30 shots/min (heavy).
Payload: 6 Nodal Support Drones, each drone can support 200 shots without recharge from the Mindy's CFS - contact with CFS restores 100 shots per second. 1 second of operation out of the the Mindy's CFS bubble expends 10 of those shots to power movement.
Notes: Automatically programmed to attack incoming missiles if no countermeasures are being used (or depleted).
Modular Equipment Hardpoints: The M2 Mindy can be adapted to fulfill many mission profiles. From its resting position in a typical Star Army rapid launch bay, the power armor can be installed with several modules in key hardpoint locations. The components can be installed by hand in the field by someone with proper knowledge in power armor maintenance - the AIES can just as well be eject the any component from the hardpoint it was installed, if needed.
- Dorsal Hardpoint: Located in the middle of the back, just under the utility compartment (see below). Usually the most energy demanding. See Appendice A for compatible modules.
- Shoulder Hardpoints (2): Located at the base of the shoulders, just above the shoulderblades area. Usually for secondary weaponry. See Appendice B for compatible modules.
- Lower Leg hardpoints (paired): Located on the outer side of the lower legs. Usually attaches mini-missiles. See Appendice C for compatible modules.
- Example of Known Configurations:
- Balanced: Ke-M2-P2900 Teleport Unit, Ke-M2-W2905 Left Shoulder-Fired 50mm Gauss Cannon, Right Shoulder Weapon Mount (with any handheld from Appendice D), Ke-M2-2907 Countermeasure Augmentation Pods.
- Anti-Personnel "Hornet's Nest": Ke-M2-2904 NSB Launcher, Left Shoulder Weapon Mount (with M4-W2901 LASR), Right Shoulder Weapon Mount (with any handheld from Appendice D), Ke-M2-2907 Countermeasure Augmentation Pods.
- Anti-Armor "Shrike": Ke-M2-W2905-BPX Gauss Cannon backpack extension, Ke-M2-W2905 Right Shoulder-Fired 50mm Gauss Cannon, Ke-M2-W2905 Left Shoulder-Fired 50mm Gauss Cannon, Ke-M2-2907 Countermeasure Augmentation Pods.
- Anti-Starship "Dragonfly": Sylph Wingpack, Ke-M2-2907 Countermeasure Augmentation Pods.
- Assault "Death Blossom": Ke-M2-P2904 Barrier Shield Module, Left Ke-M2-2906 Missile Pod, Right Ke-M2-2906 Missile Pod, Ketsurui Fleet Yards Ke-M2-2908 Offensive Augmentation Pods.
- Balanced: Ke-M2-P2900 Teleport Unit, Ke-M2-W2905 Left Shoulder-Fired 50mm Gauss Cannon, Right Shoulder Weapon Mount (with any handheld from Appendice D), Ke-M2-2907 Countermeasure Augmentation Pods.
Adding the Sylph wingpack can make ground acrobatics slightly awkward.
Additional Optional Weaponry: The Mindy can use handhelds like the weapons found in Appendice D (whom can be attached on shoulder weapon mounts) or other human scale weapons - Its offensive capabilities can be supplemented by the newer Type 29 variable pod with armor assisting drone functions. It has two slots on the front of its thighs to hold an ammunition or battery clip for any handheld it could carry. An utility compartment built between the Mindy's shoulderblades allows it to store equipment; its inventory typically is:
- 1- Rolled up Star Army Uniform (in air sealed wrapper)
1- Standard Issue Type 28 NSP
1.8 liters of distilled water (in foil bag rations)
2 foil wrapped rice cake packs
1- Utility knife
Systems:
Armor and Stealth Systems:
Outer Armor (Ke-M2-F2903) is a mixture of Andrium plating, Yarvex (A highly advanced gluon mesh), and an advanced, flexible Titanium-based alloy frame. The armor is most armored on the main body, and the outside section of the limbs (where the Andrium plating is). The Mindy can still function without its limbs, so long as the core and engine is intact, although this would mean loss of limbs for the pilot.
The Mindy power armor can still function without its limbs, so long as the core and engine is intact, although this would mean loss of limbs for the pilot. Note that the helmet is removable (and is removed before entering or exiting the armor) but unlike it's predecessors, a NH-29 can projects commands to the Mindy's AIES directly without the helmet.
An optional Zesuaium-coated Titanium Boron Carbide and Zesuaium chainmail mesh set (Ke-M2-F2904) is also available to replace the default F2903 set for officers and ace pilots.
Interior: The Mindy's warm insides are composed of muscular flesh that is soft, slimy, stretchy, and wrinkly. The organic components provide shock absorption as well as augmented strength to the pilot. The flesh includes a sophisticated Hemosynthetics (blood-based femtomachine) system that can repair damage to the Mindy's interior. The interior is shielded from heat and radiation, to protect the pilot from the rigors of space travel and atmospheric reentry. Piloting the Mindy can be done through SPINE (for NH-29 models) or the headset system in the helmet (for Yamataians).
- Life Support: The fleshy core of the Mindy houses the life support systems, which include the hemosynthetics system, a rebreather system, an oxygen supply, and a nutrient-enriched (sterile) water supply. Nekovalkyrja and Yamataian pilots receive oxygen and nutrients through their hemosynthetic umbilical port; oxygen can also be pushed through the skin. The Mindy can support a pilot for up to 15 days before replenishment is needed, or up to 10 years in stasis. If needed, the Mindy can filter outside air to replenish its supply (not usually done until absolutely necessary, though). The Mindy's interior includes a catheter organ that wriggles its way into the pilot's urethra and bladder, keeping the pilots from having to exit the suit to urinate. The interior flesh also will massage the pilot's body from time to time to encourage blood flow and provide increased comfort.
Control Systems: Actual operation of the armor is natural to Nekovalkyrja and is fairly simple and easy to learn. In a Mindy, the pilot's nervous system gains an extra circuit through the Somatic-Projection Interlinked Neural Ensemble (SPINE). All signals to the body are routed through the Mindy and control it like as if it were the Nekovalkyrja's body. Signals to and from the body during piloting are sent from the Mindy's nervous systems. Most Mindy power armors are set up to provide strong stimulus from the pilot's pleasure centers when enemy kills are scored.
Active Camouflage: Using the optical tracking system, the Mindy puts the image of what is on one side of the power armor onto the other, creating the effect of invisibility. The Mindy can also use this system to project holograms up to two meters away. The exterior of the Mindy is also equipped with flashing red collision-avoidance light strips, which can be turned on and off at the AIES' or the pilot's discretion.
Forearm Shield Projectors (2): Built into the enlarged forearms of the Mindy, the projectors face the outer side and produce a compact but very powerful protective field (in a biconvex dome-shape). Used in a manner similar to an arm block, the forearm shield can deflect heavy focused attacks (making them relatively effective against most anti-armor weaponry). An armblock with both limbs can cope with slightly more powerful attacks. The forearm shield in itself does not degrade when breached, though damage to the Mindy can compromise its performance (like losing a limb). The forearm shields may not function at the same time the forearm weapons are active and charging.
Conformal PSC Device: The Ke-M2-E2902 PSC (Psionic Signal Controller) is a form of psionic and telepathic protection, capable of nullifying all such activity. The device can selectively allow channels to permit secure telepathic operation and to maintain communication even under psionic attack. The PSC is safe enough to remain active at all times. The field generated by the PSC protects the entire Mindy, and extends only two inches out past the surface of the armor (thus, it will not create an obvious psionic "dead zone").
Self-Destruct: The M2 Mindy can be triggered to self-terminate so that its technology will not fall in enemy hands. This process can be initiated by the pilot (or AIES, if the pilot is dead and involves having the hemosynth fluids inside the fleshy parts of the suit turn hostile to matter and cause significant damage to the armor's internal systems and supports, eventually leading the suit to becoming a mere burned out husk of what it was (with any organic remains dissolved and evaporated).
Alternatively the power armor can be destroyed by deliberately overloading the Ke-G2902 Generator and Capacitor System. The process takes only a few seconds and results in an aether energy explosion powerful enough to totally destroy the armor (and anything within twenty meters).
Armor Integrated Electronics System: The Ke-M2-E2901 system, based on the same concept as the MEGAMI quantum computer, is a network of sensors, communications, and fire control all built around a small centralized computer system. AIES is a subordinate system; it is designed to (but certainly not required to) operate as part of a larger command hierarchy of computers. Above AIES is CIES (for escort ships - frigates, corvettes, and gunboats), EIES (for cruisers, destroyers, and escort carriers), WIES (Warship Integrated Electronics System, for battleships, assault ships, and carriers), MEGAMI, and/or KAMI). Using this system, mother ships receive complete data of the battle.
- The heart of the integrated electronics suite is a tiny, but advanced, quantum computer, capable of performing super-high-speed data-churning and possessing untold memory. Quantum computers, unlike old computers which could only process 1 and 0, can process an effectively infinite range of digits, making them awesomely powerful. In addition, the system's sub-particle memory system allows for uncanny storage and access speeds. Kessaku Anri and her company, Kessaku Electronics Systems Corporation, designed the system.
The Armor Integrated Electronics System is part of the PANTHEON (Projected Access Nodal Transuniversal Heuristic Electronic Operations Network) command and control system. The AIES interfaces directly with the pilot's digital mind for seamless data flow and operation of the Mindy power armor.
Communications: The AIES comes equipped with a multi-channel wide-band array that gives both security and versatility. Among the types of communication supported are radio, laser, subspace, and hyperspace. Communications can be secured using Quantum Encryption technology, which (due to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle) allows the system to detect any monitoring attempts and counter them. Communications Systems of the AIES include:
Radio: Full spectrum, dual-modulation; range theoretically unlimited except by interference. Practical range is short, since the waves only travel at light-speed. Frequency-hop and multi-channel capable. In order to use the secure modes of communication, correct variables must be loaded prior to battle. Such codes are changed on a frequent basis.
Laser: For close-range transmissions, it is more difficult for the enemy to intercept, because they have to be in the area of the beam. Also limited to light-speed. Text only. Range: 200,000 miles (321,869 km).
Subspace: Allows faster-than-light transmission. A standard means of communication; it's used for video streams. Inside the power armor's helmet, there's a small camera pointed at the pilot's face for this purpose. Not to be confused with hyperspace communications, which the Mindy does not have. The Mindy's CFS bubble is used as the transceiver for these communications.
Tachyon: The Mindy includes a mid-range tachyon communications system for additional FTL capability. Range: 1,000,000 miles (1,609,345 km).
External Audio: The Mindy power armor includes an external microphone and a speaker to allow the pilot to communicate more easily with nearby persons.
Homing Device: Normally inactive, this beacon has an independent backup power supply that can keep it transmitting for up to ten years, even if the main power system is nonfunctional. If main power is available, the beacon will transmit constantly. If not, the beacon will put out a short distress message twice every two hours (five minutes between).
- Wide-Band Variable Optical Imaging Array (head): The majority of the sensor systems are located in the head, including a high-resolution variable optical system capable of monitoring a very wide spectrum. By default, the system displays visual and infrared data. There is also a night-vision and ultra-violet mode. The power armor has a gyroscopically-stabilized view of up to 300x magnification. There's a spotlight available on the armor's head which can help at night.
Optical Tracking System (skin): Much like the NH-29S neko, the Mindy power armor can see through its Active Camouflage sensors, giving it a view of its entire surroundings at all times.
Tachyon Tracking System: FTL tracking system allows for precise targeting of targets that would normally be impossible to hit due to range and the limitations of standard sensory equipment. Range: 294,000 miles (473,177 km).
- Propulsion: The armor propels itself at speeds many times the speed of light by generating continuum distortions in the CFS and nesting them to create asymmetric peristaltic fields. This allows the armor to travel thousands of times the speed of light. Distortion based systems allow the armor to stop or move nearly instantly because the armor has not "moved" in the traditional sense.
Shielding: The Ke-M2-P2901 also protects the Mindy from scalar attacks. Note than an active CFS can cause lethal harm to an unshielded organic within 2 meters of the power armor.
APPENDICE A (Dorsal Hardpoint)
APPENDICE B (Shoulder Hardpoints)
APPENDICE C (Lower Leg Hardpoints)
APPENDICE D (Optional Handheld Weapons)