Powered Armor.

[Savaad]

Can someone give me some help with this subject? I would like to know if there is an extensive explanation of Powered armor operation in any of the WEG material.

I figured Power Armor skill is used for Reaction and for movement rolls, such as running, and maybe even jumping.

I was reading the D6 Space Opera book and uncovered this:

The character would use exoskeleton operation (which is probably powered armor) for brawling, dodge, running, flying, or climb/jump actions.
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[Pel]

The most extensive explanation I found is in the 2nd Ed. manual (blue Vader cover).

Powersuit Operation (under Mechanical) deals with devices which enhance a person's natural abilities through servo mechanisms or powered movement. Frequently used for construction, cargo handling, and Zero-G Stormtroopers.

That's about it. I'd say any armor or suit that provides a movement or Strength (lifting) enhancement qualifies as a powersuit.
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[hisham]

There's an extensive write-up (with a couple of suit samples and Doug Shuler illustrations IIRC) in one of the Adventure Journals which I unfortunately do not have on hand right now.
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[Savaad]

Ok, thanks. I think I have that journal. I have all of them except #7.
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[Savaad]

I checked into the Adv Journal with the Powersuit info, and it doesn't offer much in the way of actual usage.
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[gollummen]

So how do you guys out there use Power suit operation?
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[Krapou]

We use Powersuit operation instead of Running if the suit provides a high Move (e.g. Noval Garaint's Armor in GG9)

We also use Powersuit operation instead of Dodge while using heavy powersuits (the ones that seem more like vehicles than armors, e.g. Spacetrooper armor).
Maybe Powersuit operation could also be used with lighter armors (GM's appreciation)

And last but not least, we use Powersuit Operation for jumping quickly in and/or out of armor (the higher the result, the less time required)

[Phalanks Balas]

Well, When characters are into water (I know this is not the subject) I use swimming for moving or dodging actions.
I think it's fair to think that when a character is in a powersuit, powersuit skill must be used to roll dice when character try to move faster or dodge.
Of course dodge skill of a PC should be really better than powersuit operation skill thus the character can be hit more easily than without powersuit but in an other hand this PC is protected by the powersuit hull. The protection conterbalance the "poor" capability to dodge.

other argument: if we concider a powersuit like a vehicle (character scale), following standard rules all rolls for move or dodge must be done with corresponding vehicle skill. Thus character must use powersuit operation skill for a dodge action.
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[Krapou]

I think there is something that should prevent for constant use of Powersuit Operations instead of Dodge : most of the 'light' powersuits are just servo-enhanced armors designed to not hamper the wearer. (no or low Dex penalty)

And I think such armors don't really require specific knowledge and or skill for normal use.

well, just my 2 cents

[Kayle Skolaris]

The thing is, you WOULD need special training to use something as simple as Smasher Armor simply because you have to become acclimated to the extra strength the suit provides. That extra strength would affect everything from combat to simply walking around. I think an argument could be made for making Powersuit Ops a Dexterity-based skill, but I don't think a character should be allowed to use the Dodge skill while wearing a powersuit. The difference is just too significant.

[garhkal]