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| − | {{ | + | |name = Locust armor |
| − | | name = Locust armor | + | | image = LocustArmor.png|Locust armor |
| − | | image = LocustArmor.png | + | | description = A variant of recon armor with an integrated burst rocket for short-ranged flight. Locust armor is slightly less protective than standard recon armor. Each jump consumes a burst of fuel, so the armor must be reloaded after several uses.<Br>Unlike most ultratech military units, locusts train primarily with melee weapons. They usually avoid static shootouts, preferring to jump straight into enemy fortifications and fight hand-to-hand. They do poorly in static defense or confined quarters, but excel in mixed cover or shipcracking operations. |
| − | | description = A variant of recon armor with an integrated burst rocket for short-ranged flight. Locust armor is slightly less protective than standard recon armor. Each jump consumes a burst of fuel, so the armor must be reloaded after several uses.< | ||
| type = Gear | | type = Gear | ||
| type2 = Armor | | type2 = Armor | ||
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| skill 1 = Crafting | | skill 1 = Crafting | ||
| skill 1 level = 6 | | skill 1 level = 6 | ||
| − | | marketvalue = 2230 | + | | marketvalue = 2230 |
| − | | armorblunt = 35 | + | | armorblunt = 35 |
| − | | armorsharp = 87 | + | | armorsharp = 87 |
| − | | armorheat = 41 | + | | armorheat = 41 |
| insulationcold = 32 | | insulationcold = 32 | ||
| insulationheat = 9 | | insulationheat = 9 | ||
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| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardHighFreq | | thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardHighFreq | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Locust armor''' is a set of [[armor]] added by [[Royalty DLC]] that allows its user to make rapid rocket powered jumps to a tile within range and in line of sight while also protecting from attacks. It is a variant of [[ | + | '''Locust armor''' is a set of [[armor]] added by [[Royalty DLC]] that allows its user to make rapid rocket powered jumps to a tile within range and in line of sight while also protecting from attacks. It is a variant of [[Recon armor]] and forms a full set with the [[Recon helmet]] |
== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
| − | While less protective than [[recon armor]], locust armor contains an integrated burst rocket that, similar to the [[jump pack]], allows the user to make up to 5 jumps before needing to be refueled. Refueling costs {{ | + | While less protective than [[recon armor]], locust armor contains an integrated burst rocket that, similar to the [[jump pack]], allows the user to make up to 5 jumps before needing to be refueled. Refueling costs {{icon Small|chemfuel||20}} chemfuel per charge and is performed by select the armor's wearer and right-clicking a pile of chemfuel. The user can jump anywhere within [[line of sight]], so they can jump over [[rock chunk]]s but not [[Wall]]s. There is a short {{ticks|30}} warm-up before jumping. A pawn cannot be injured mid-jump, even by explosions right under them, but can still get hit during a short warm-up before jumping. |
| − | Pawns will never automatically use the rocket - instead it must be manually activated by the player by use of the "Jump" gizmo, similar to using [[ | + | Pawns will never automatically use the rocket - instead it must be manually activated by the player by use of the "Jump" gizmo, similar to using [[Utility]] items. This gizmo will only appear when the pawn is [[draft]]ed. NPCs will never use the jump capability at all. |
Downed allies can be carried during a jump. | Downed allies can be carried during a jump. | ||
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Unlike the jump pack it does not occupy the [[utility]] slot, and so can be worn with all other utility items such as the [[shield belt]]. | Unlike the jump pack it does not occupy the [[utility]] slot, and so can be worn with all other utility items such as the [[shield belt]]. | ||
| − | It is currently unknown if lower quality packs are actually faster than other methods of increase movement rates, such as [[ | + | It is currently unknown if lower quality packs are actually faster than other methods of increase movement rates, such as [[Archotech leg]]s, however the i-frames offered by jumping offer an advantage to offset any speed delays. |
| − | The distance the user can jump is dependent on the quality of the armor. Note that it has the same range as a [[ | + | The distance the user can jump is dependent on the quality of the armor. Note that it has the same range as a [[Jump pack]] of the same quality. |
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{{#vardefine:baserange|23.9}} | {{#vardefine:baserange|23.9}} | ||
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| − | ! Quality | + | !Quality |
| − | ! Awful | + | !Awful |
| − | ! Poor | + | !Poor |
| − | ! Normal | + | !Normal |
| − | ! Good | + | !Good |
| − | ! Excellent | + | !Excellent |
| − | ! Masterwork | + | !Masterwork |
| − | ! Legendary | + | !Legendary |
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! Range | + | !Range |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*0.75 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*0.75 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*0.9 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*0.9 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.0 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.0 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.06 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.06 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.13 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.13 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.19 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.19 round 1}} |
| − | | {{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.25 round 1}} | + | |{{#expr:{{#var:baserange}}*1.25 round 1}} |
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
The locust armor is slightly less protective than base recon armor ({{--|5%}} base Sharp & Blunt protection), which makes it noticeably worse against any sort of [[flak vest]] and [[duster]] combination. In exchange, jumping can be a potent combat tool. | The locust armor is slightly less protective than base recon armor ({{--|5%}} base Sharp & Blunt protection), which makes it noticeably worse against any sort of [[flak vest]] and [[duster]] combination. In exchange, jumping can be a potent combat tool. | ||
| − | Jumps can help pawns disengage from combat, rescue fellow colonists, engage in melee with opponents, allow kiting, and dodge explosives. However, the [[jump pack]] allows pawns to have the exact same jump mechanic while allowing you to wear any set of armor. A jump pack + recon armor is slightly cheaper ({{ | + | Jumps can help pawns disengage from combat, rescue fellow colonists, engage in melee with opponents, allow kiting, and dodge explosives. However, the [[jump pack]] allows pawns to have the exact same jump mechanic while allowing you to wear any set of armor. A jump pack + recon armor is slightly cheaper ({{icon small|plasteel}} 10 [[plasteel]]) while fulfilling the same purpose. |
Using jump packs has one key issue - they occupy the [[utility]] slot. This is most important for melee fighters, who often want to wear a [[shield belt]]. Shield belts regenerate fairly quickly and prevent ''all'' ranged damage to a pawn until the shield is depleted. Therefore, using locust armor + shield belt can be more protective than flak vest + duster + jump pack. | Using jump packs has one key issue - they occupy the [[utility]] slot. This is most important for melee fighters, who often want to wear a [[shield belt]]. Shield belts regenerate fairly quickly and prevent ''all'' ranged damage to a pawn until the shield is depleted. Therefore, using locust armor + shield belt can be more protective than flak vest + duster + jump pack. | ||
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Locust armor can allow use of a [[bandwidth pack]]{{BiotechIcon}} while retaining the ability to jump. It also has a niche synergy with deployable items like the [[firefoam pop pack]] and [[tox pack]]{{BiotechIcon}}. For long-range items like the [[psychic shock lance|psychic]] [[psychic insanity lance|lances]] or [[tornado generator]], you can usually just wear them with another colonist. | Locust armor can allow use of a [[bandwidth pack]]{{BiotechIcon}} while retaining the ability to jump. It also has a niche synergy with deployable items like the [[firefoam pop pack]] and [[tox pack]]{{BiotechIcon}}. For long-range items like the [[psychic shock lance|psychic]] [[psychic insanity lance|lances]] or [[tornado generator]], you can usually just wear them with another colonist. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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* [[Version/1.3.3287|1.3.3287]] - Fix: Jumping resets "Fire at will" toggle. | * [[Version/1.3.3287|1.3.3287]] - Fix: Jumping resets "Fire at will" toggle. | ||
| − | == See | + | ==See Also== |
* [[Jump pack]] - A utility item that offers a similar capability. | * [[Jump pack]] - A utility item that offers a similar capability. | ||
* [[Recon armor]] - the base model. Slightly more protective but without the jump pack. | * [[Recon armor]] - the base model. Slightly more protective but without the jump pack. | ||
* [[Prestige recon armor]] - a variant of recon armor that both pleases nobles and improves psychic ability. | * [[Prestige recon armor]] - a variant of recon armor that both pleases nobles and improves psychic ability. | ||
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[[Category:Armor]] | [[Category:Armor]] | ||
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