Fiction:United Knights Alliance/Technology/UKA AEGIS Powered Assault Armor

History and Description
The United Knights Alliance AEGIS Powered Assault Armor, also known simply as The AEGIS, is a technologically advanced armored exoskeleton utilized by the heavy infantry units of the (UKA). After the Void War of 2779 AD, military scientists of the United Knights Alliance needed an answer to the increasing number and power of the threats that were appearing in the galaxy. Dr. Talihar Que, one of the most brilliant minds of Tyris Major, suggested that the UKA develop a sort of "powered assault armor" in order to enhance the strength and durability of their heavy infantry units. This was later known as project AEGIS ("AEGIS" does not stand for anything. Dr. Que just "thought it would sound cool in the history books"). Development for the AEGIS started in 2782 AD lead by Dr. Que.

During the Dominatus Wars (2791 AD - 2800 AD), UKA Heavy-Paladins were deployed wearing the first completed version of the AEGIS Powered Assault Armor, primarily known as the AEGIS V-1, in 2794 AD. The AEGIS V-1 was one of the factors that led to a victory for the United Knights Alliance and their allies within the.

Although subsequent more advanced variations of this armor were developed in later years, such as the AEGIS V-2 and AEGIS V-3, the AEGIS V-1 still sees use in active duty due to its smaller frame and less expensive cost.

The United Knights Alliance offers the AEGIS Powered Assault Armor only to the elite heavy infantry forces of it's allies within the Unified Alliance of Enlightenment. Though this does not come cheap, as variations such as the AEGIS V-2 and onwards are expensive to manufacture. Because of this, only the best of the elite are allowed to wear these.

Technology
The armor itself is actually an exoskeleton covered in Ukanium plate armor that is worn on top of the wearer's regular armor. The plates utilize the same layered armor system that most UKA armors do. Each plate is roughly 4 to 6 millimeters thick. The exoskeleton itself is made of titanium-steel and contains hydraulic motors and servos that help enhance the wearer's strength and equipment load, allowing them to carry heavier weapons and more equipment into battle. These are typically powered by electricity in AEGIS V-1 armors, though later variants are powered by micro-fusion reactors.

All variants of the AEGIS Powered Assault Armor can be worn over United Knights Alliance Standard Battle Armor, which in turn is typically worn over an United Knights Alliance Elite Battle Suit. The use of a United Knights Alliance Knight Helm (or any helmet with an on-board cpu with an integrated interface) is mandatory. The armor needs the on board computer within the helm to function properly in locomotion and in combat.