This is to ensure the Hivebuster won't be encumbered by heavier armor pieces and to maximize speed to escape the Hive at the expense of protection.Р”Р„n interesting component of Hivebuster Armor is the addition of a velcro piece in front of the chest armor. These olive green armor is made to be incredibly light and slim. Hivebuster Armor is a specialized piece of armor used by the Hivebusters on their suicide mission to destroy a Swarm Hive from the inside out. Lahni Kaliso wearing the Hivebuster Armor As such, medic armor prioritise more on stocking up medicinal equipment than ammunition.

Medic armor comes equiped with medical and military supplies, due to the roles of Medics being front line combat doctors. Medic armor is far more stripped down and less bulky than normal COG armor, due to the fact that Medics are meant to primarily heal wounded Gears than fight the enemy head on. These armor pieces were painted white with a blue medical logo pasted on the frontal breastplate, to signify that the wearer of the armor is a medic from the Coalition of Ordered Governments. The armor and helmet design was distinct from standard-issue COG armor and bares more resemblence to post-war COG armor. Medic armor are armor pieces worn by COG Medics during the Pendulum Wars and Locust War. The standard-issue Ranger Armor the COG scouts wore. Ranger Armor should not be confused with Delta Armor or Commando Armor despite their similiar attributes. Gabriel Diaz, was one such example of a Sapper wearing Ranger Armor during his time in the Motor Pool. As such, Elite Ranger Armor is sometimes worn by Sappers on the frontline despite having less protection, due to increased pouch belts to store engineering equipment. This does not mean that a scout is unable to gain better protection however, as it is known that Ranger Armor can be upgraded with the chest carapace with neckguard found in the heavier Destroyer armor with additional survival kits. The only form of protection these scouts receive is a bulletproof vest, which may provide some protection from small arms such as pistols and shotguns, but not more powerful caliber rifles. As noted by its name, these armor provides the most joint flexibility of any armor, save perhaps, Commando Armor.Р”В«ecause of the need for scouts to remain hidden while fast, Ranger Armor forego any form of heavy protection as shown from Trooper Armor. Ranger Armor is a lightweight armor worn by scouts of the Coalition of Ordered Governments. Gabriel Diaz's upgraded Ranger Armor as shown in Gears Tactics. Kait Diaz wearing the Cold Weather Armor. But overall, retains the same shape and design. Eventually, however, with enough gunfire, the wearer's ribs will begin to break.Р”Вuring the Interwar Period and the Swarm War, the Trooper Armor underwent some slight modifications such as plated shoulder pads and a slimmer build. The armor is so strong and thick that multiple shots from an assault rifle give only bruises to the wearer. The torso part of the armor is more heavily armored than the rest of the body, offering decent protection to vital organs but not sacrificing mobility by bogging down the limbs.

While the helmets are standard issue, many Gears chose not to wear them as some feel the optics hinder their field of view or find the helmet a nuisance all together. The armor comes with a selection of helmets that come with a built-in filter. The armor provides medium protection against damage, but will not withstand concentrated or sustained gunfire, especially high-caliber Locust weapons such as the Hammerburst and the Troika. On the back of the suit is a magnetic 'holster' that resembles a general infantry backpack, allowing Gears to carry two weapons on their back. It is a light shade of blue with a black Crimson Omen between the armor seals on the front. The most common armor in the COGРІР‚вЂ№РІР‚вЂ№ Army is the standard infantry armor, otherwise known as the Trooper Armor. Standard issue Trooper Armor worn by a COG Gear. With the growing lack of resources, the COG used a combination of Cadet, Trooper and Hot Weather Armor to create Custom Armor. This is to better accommodate 'Gears-in-Training' so they could get used to working around the much heavier and standard-issue Trooper Armor.Р”Р„s such, Cadet Armor offers less protection but is much lighter and easier to manufacture. This set lacks the shoulder pads normally found in the more common Trooper variety and is overall more lightweight and flexible. Cadet Armor is usually worn by newly enlisted Gears.

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