Marine BDU
Name: Marine BDU
Model: UNSC M52B Body Armor, CH252 Helmet, VZG7 Armored Boots
Type: Military Unit Armor
Scale: character
Coverage: Head, Torso, Lower Legs
Game Notes:
- Physical Protection: STR+1D
- Energy Protection: STR+1
- Dexterity and related skills Penalty: -1 pip
Description: The UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform or BDU is the standard-issue combat uniform worn by the members of the UNSC Marine Corps. Inferior to more sophisticated armor suits such as the Battle Armor worn by the ODSTs or the Mjolnir Armor worn by the SPARTANs, the armor relies on more traditional methods of protection and camouflage in combat.
As opposed to the Dress Uniform worn at parades and functions, the BDU is intended for use in combat situations. As a large fighting force, the UNSC Marines use a great variety of different BDUs. Standard Marine Battle Dress Uniform consists of armor plating over camouflaged combat utilities, and includes a number of ammunition pockets, holsters, and other features.
Unlike the radically more advanced Mjolnir Armor worn by the Spartan-II soldiers, the Marine BDU does not include a dynamic recharging energy shield, or increased speed/strength, therefore providing far inferior protection against directed-energy and projectile weapons.
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