so I was looking at this picture of the shield used in the bataclan raid, and it got me to thinking that this is exactly the sort of circumstance in which we'll probably see the earliest powered armor attempts being put to use.
there's a clear need for armor in a police raid-type situation, and it's easy to transport it there and power it for the very short amount of time it'll be needed.
That expression on the guy on the right is priceless
>You see what those motherfuckers tried to do to me?
>>28062098
I got you
I swear the worst part of FO4 is all the disgusting faggots it's produced talking about power armor nonstop.
Not even Todd's sweet lies compares to this.
>There are 4 power armor threads on /k/ right now.
>>28062098
>>28062060
The only use for "power armor" will probably just be powered Exosuits used for logistics, I.e lifting heavy boxes in warehouses instead of using forklifts. Armored power armor is like walking tanks or plasma swords, too stupid to ever be a thing
>>28062136
>Armored power armor is like walking tanks or plasma swords, too stupid to ever be a thing
Idk, he specified for counter terrorism stuff. Having at least the front guy covered from head to toe in level IV body armor would be pretty useful.
>>28062167
And what is the advantage to shields?
>>28062124
top kek
>>28062191
Not having to carry a shield around is pretty advantageous.
>>28062112
No, the worst part of FO4 is faggots who think everything is about FO4. You do realize that people have been trying to make power armor since BEFORE THE NEW FALLOUT EVEN EXISTED. So yeah, fuck off and die in a fire filled with angry bees and Mormon ghosts.
Because power armor is gonna happen soon, everyone wants it for various reasons. Not everything is related to your memes, senpai.
>>28062060
These guys are the closest to being power armored now (by that I mean the heaviest armored individuals you generally encounter)
but when it hits, it's gonna be fucking everywhere.
>Welders and other steelworkers
fuck. yes. this is my jam, and boy do I ever want it. Powered enclosed protective suit with welding gear integrated, PPE integrated, all I have to do is show up and step in the metal man-suit? 100s of kg of force? Fuck yeah! Finnicky job? Program the suit to perform it precisely.
Weld stability assistance for manual welds. A fuckin' monkey on drugs could produce good welds with this.
Gotta weld something in space, or underwater? Literally no trouble at all, you're already gonna have an air supply and environmental seal, all you need is a pressure system.
>SWAT team invincible on raids
Because who's gonna be using 20mm indoors?
>Firefighters DGAF anymore
Fire? Really? I thought we were here for a picnic. This feels like a picnic.
>logistics
Everyone says this, but a power lifter suit is gonna need to be cheaper, or a LOT better, than a forklift before it sees much use.
I'm probably forgetting ten thousand odd jobs that would be made easier and safer with the use of power armor.
>>28062060
>this is exactly the sort of circumstance in which we'll probably see the earliest powered armor attempts being put to use
>>28062246
>You do realize that people have been trying to make power armor since BEFORE THE NEW FALLOUT EVEN EXISTED
Read: You do realize that people have been trying to make power armor since Fallout 3
>>28062244
But weighing a fuckload and being massive as all fuck is? It will finally make Bethesdas ai realistic because we'll have massive immovable fuckers caught in doorways in real life
>>28062246
>welder
Everyone says this, but a power welder suit is gonna need to be cheaper, or a LOT better, than a welding robot before it sees much use.
>firefighters
Everyone says this, but a power firefighting suit is gonna need to be cheaper, or a LOT better, than standard firefighting kit before it sees much use.
>law enforcement
Everyone says this, but a power armout suit is gonna need to be cheaper, or a LOT better, than a plate carrier and shield before it sees much use.
I will say the welding concept sounds awesome but it would take tons of work to make realistic
My concern about power armor is that when the police are invincible, we can't fight back if we ever have to.
>>28062060
Congratulations faggot, the US military is already looking at powered exoskeletons with armor slapped on them for precisely that reason. Look up the TALOS program.
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>>28062060
>that shield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsIOYURzMkM
>>28062060
Thats some durkadurka blind fire right there.
>>28062060
>Two secondary weapons
Why is this the first time I'm seeing this?
>>28063110
The French just really like carrying multiple pistols.
>>28063110
>pointman with shield
>bang bang
>click click empty pistol
>holster empty
>switch to full pistol
all with one hand, and faster than you can reload with only one hand
>>28063124
>>28063110
Akimbo unlocked.
>>28062124
>>28062111
>>28062098
Guy really looks like hes gonna get ptsd.
Having to do such a raid in your own country fucks with your head if there isnt a clear enemy.
>>28063110
>YFW you realize the pistol is his primary weapon
>>28062409
Lol. Lol.
>implying power armor didn't exist in fallout 1
Fucking millennial
![201406201657529711-167450[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/2dIiXh1.jpg "201406201657529711-167450[1].jpg")
>>28062060
Russians are already one step ahead
>>28062527
>you're in my way sir
>>28063380
Until someone shoots below the shield, give that it looks like there's nothing down there for protection other than some boots.
>>28062409
>Implying Starship Troopers doesn't exist
>>28062246
>So yeah, fuck off and die in a fire filled with angry bees and Mormon ghosts.
Kek
>>28062246
>all I have to do is show up and step in the metal man-suit? 100s of kg of force? Fuck yeah! Finnicky job? Program the suit to perform it precisely.
I hope the staircases of your average Paris flat will hold fast under the pressure of your Space Marine weight.
>>28062409
Retard detected. Ever heard of 40K? Or Heinlein?
They said the hardest thing was all the cellphones on the ground, next to the corpse, ringing.
Familly calling to know if they were safe.
Dozen of phones...
>>28063634
Basically, if I were a father 200 km away, I wouldn't call my son. It would be pointless.
>>28062527
Who cares, they'll be able to straight through someones face & survive most small arms fire.
>>28063548
The red color in the middle draws fire to the center when they pop around the corner. That gives the guy holding the sheild and the one behind that guy time to fire. Nobody is going to have time to shoot at his legs. Its really useful for doorkicking.
Pic related are used for fuck knows what besides feeling safer when kicking in doors.
>>28063772
that fucking giant maglite tape to the suppressor
>>28063772
this pic makes me laugh every time I see it
>>28062191
Be protected not only from front.
>>28062527
Guys with shields are already cumbersome and weighted down. Doesn't stop them from using shields.
>>28065728
Yeah but the point of a shield bearer isn't just to protect himself but also to protect the entry team behind him. Now a suit o fucking armor won't be able to do that unless his entry team hides in the small of his back or some shit
>>28065788
they wont needs a dude with a shield when they're all in power armor
>>28065831
And conversely they don't need half a dozen suits of multimillion dollar power armour if they have a dude with a shield.
>>28063772
Is this real life?
>>28062124
ah fuck that got me anon
>kek/10
>>28065788
He can carry shield too.
>>28066014
Dude, there is no such thing as enough protection if somebody starts shooting AK-47 at you at the rooms distance.
>>28066225
Well now you need a shield that can cover a 7~8 foot tall man, that probably won't fit in a doorway. But let me guess, we'll make all doors larger to be Power armor accessible?
>>28066438
>implying power armor would literally have 30 inches of armor on feet and head
>>28066486
Not just armor you fucking idiot, there's gonna have to be space for an exoskeleton of some sort, electric wiring, computers, some form of cushion between you and the metal, some sort of interface that connects you to the armor, space for the power source etc. it isn't going to be like slipping on a fucking plate carrier
>>28062060
>have the sound of paintballs hitting a surface you're hiding behind in my head because its the only comparible thing I can think of
>thinking about what it must feel like to have rounds hitting something you're holding onto, the person firing them having the full intention of ending your life
>>28066599
And all this will be literally strapped to feet and head so user could be 7-8 feet tall. Yeah, sure.
>>28066601
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbB0awDaZI
>>28062246
I hate you people so fucking much
>>28063772
>LIGHT EM UP!
>>28066601
Yeah, playing paintball made me realize how useless I'd be in actual combat
>>28066935
You can leave any time :^)
>>28063177
masterfully done
> active shooter
> Get vests and helmets on
> Load up weapons
> grab a few shields and toss them in the van
> barely make it in time to eliminate the threat
> active shooter
> get vests and helmets on
> entire team helps put bulletproof power armor on
> heavy as shit
> function check to make sure battery is charged and servos work
> load up in van
> load power armor guy up in second van because he's too big/heavy to ride in the other van
> arrive on scene
> takes forever to climb stairs
> shooter(s) killed everyone and left already
>>28068091
If it was fallout style then they could just climb into it. not sure it would respond quickly to anything though.
>>28068144
the oper8rboner is real
>>28068413
armored cod piece
>>28063772
You just gotta love Russians.
>>28063772
Those fucking tactically taped Maglites.
>>28063033
Looks like a fucking samurai
>>28066726
>blyad!
>>28062191
360° protection. Also super human strenght.
Imagine the psychological effects of knowing that your enemy can be completely impervious to any sort of small arm not meant to defeat thick armor. And that he could easily snap your arms off.
Op is right, it's a sound application. Maybe in 50 years, though.
>>28062527
Dude if such a "tool" was used you bet your ass he'd have green light to punch through walls if necessary. Especially in America where walls are cardboard thin.
>>28063593
They probably would to be honest. Most are built out of reinforced cement.
What goes in america as "disaster proof" is the standard building method for europe.
>>28062060
What is TALOs
>>28068144
Remind me of Commander Vanderhuge.
>>28062588
Welding suits would totally kick off, I remember when automatic helmets first came out onto the market - I thought no-one will buy helmets for $300 bucks upwards when you can get manual ones for like $10 bucks.
But look at it now, Auto dimming helmets are like $60 bucks, and manual ones still $10 bucks.
Would be the same with protection and stabilization suits.
WTF IS WITH ALL THE BULLSHIT POWER ARMOR TALK LATELY?! We get it, you like fallout...
Ghost in the Shell is the only media that depicts use of Power Armor in a door kicking operation as far as I am aware of.
Starts at 12:19.
https://youtu.be/Wbp2-WTO2jk?t=12m19s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbp2-WTO2jk
>>28063772
That pic isn't entirely stupid as people tend to instinctively aim center mass. So having a lightweight shield that dosn't impede mmobility or vision, while providing additional protection to vital organs seems like a good idea on paper.
>>28073109
Nigga do you even jin-roh?
>>28067117
No we can't. Neither can you.
>>28063225
>Implying anyone played FO 1 & 2
>>28063551
>Implying anyone liked that movie
>>28063615
Probably before you did.
>>28073277
Was it powered?
>>28066438
With a proper power armor you no need no stupid doors.
You walk in right through the wall.
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