Suit Up - Realistic Armor

Design Concept

Compatibility

No vanilla records are touched.

Additionally, the mod's main systems work out-of-the-box with no additional requirements.

Variety

I simply didn't feel like spacesuits differed enough in the base game, except that some were so heavy as to be useless.

Now, each category has pronounced, realistic pros and cons.

Heavier suits are clunkier and more defensive, lighter suits are nimbler and offer better O2 characteristics.

Equipment Categories

Your current equipment's Category can be viewed in the Status Menu.

Recon

Lightweight defensive suits for extended combat encounters or space conflict.

They boast combat enhancement technology and large O2 reserves.

Used primarily by mobile or armored infantry, as well as security forces.

Assault

Heavy defensive suits designed for direct ground conflict with enemy forces or xenofauna.

They have higher survivability than Recon suits but are designed for shorter missions.

Used primarily by shock troops or boarding parties.

Exploration

Lightweight biological cocoons with extreme filtration for extended planetary survey.

Their filtration systems make it slightly harder to breathe, but also prevent contamination and scent dispersal.

Used primarily by homesteaders or civilian explorers.

Utility

Heavyweight protective suits designed to resist blunt trauma and puncture.

They are clumsy for weapon handling but are extremely protective.

Mostly used by miners, construction workers, or anyone who doesn't mind the weight.

Support

Lightweight suits to protect the wearer when repairing ships inside and out.

They are ultralight and highly portable, designed for dexterity and to protect against heat and radiation.

Used by ground crew or EVA repair technicians, as well as on-ship support staff.

Piloting

Lightweight protective suits designed to keep pilots alive, in or out of the hot seat.

Pilot helmets synchronize with ship systems to enhance handling and targeting.

Suits are designed with moderate survival capabilities in the event of a crash-landing.

Otherworldly

Offer a mix of bonuses, with high damage reduction and strong O2 characteristics.

They excel at nothing but are viable all-rounders for any situation.

Speed Rebalance

Assault and Utility suits will slow the wearer slightly.