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From Anno Astra...

Pilot’s softsuit (version 2) – Standard wear for mobile suit operators, especially those engaged in combat operations. While virtually identical to a typical skinsuit, the pilot’s softsuit also acts as a g-suit. It uses bundled active fibres (a type of artificial muscle), an integral component of the fabric, instead of the traditional pneumatic or hydraulic system for controlling blood flow during high-g situations. While the softsuit itself offers fair ballistic protection against low-velocity projectiles, additional protection is provided by semi-rigid plates made of lightweight cermet composites interlaced with a tough polymer matrix and outer cladding. These plates often have a thin underlayer of gel-based sealant which, upon exposure to vacuum, form a temporary seal over small suit punctures. The armour plates are connected to the softsuit by means of various attachment points woven into the suit. Some of the attachment points can also interface with bio-monitors and other gear. The rigid cuff attached to the upper arm, for example, is a combat medikit, capable of dispensing the pharmaceutical appropriate for the situation, such as painkillers, stimulants, broad-spectrum antibiotics, etc.

Description
From Anno Astra...

Pilot’s softsuit (version 2) – Standard wear for mobile suit operators, especially those engaged in combat operations. While virtually identical to a typical skinsuit, the pilot’s softsuit also acts as a g-suit. It uses bundled active fibres (a type of artificial muscle), an integral component of the fabric, instead of the traditional pneumatic or hydraulic system for controlling blood flow during high-g situations. While the softsuit itself offers fair ballistic protection against low-velocity projectiles, additional protection is provided by semi-rigid plates made of lightweight cermet composites interlaced with a tough polymer matrix and outer cladding. These plates often have a thin underlayer of gel-based sealant which, upon exposure to vacuum, form a temporary seal over small suit punctures. The armour plates are connected to the softsuit by means of various attachment points woven into the suit. Some of the attachment points can also interface with bio-monitors and other gear. The rigid cuff attached to the upper arm, for example, is a combat medikit, capable of dispensing the pharmaceutical appropriate for the situation, such as painkillers, stimulants, broad-spectrum antibiotics, etc.