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The aural stealth suit Mk II[1], referred to by Dr. Borous as the psychoanalytic cardiac-dampening sneaky stealth suit,[2] is a unique piece of medium armor in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

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Background Edit

Created by Big MT researchers in the X-13 research facility using captured Chinese stealth armor technology as a basis, the aural stealth suit was supposed to be a next-generation, cutting edge infiltration suit, to be used in the war effort.[3] After the proof-of-concept suit was completed, work began in earnest on an actual prototype. While the first unit was merely a standard suit of armor, built to test the validity of the pattern, the Mark II became a unique, computerized platform, combining the best technologies available at Big MT.

The core element of the suit is an automated personality central control system located in the torso, which controls the built-in medical dispenser, capable of injecting Med-X and stimpaks automatically when needed, controlling the heartbeat of the wearer through a specialized cardiac regulator,[4] providing real-time feedback on battlefield conditions, automatically fitting itself to the user's shape and frame[5] and automatically adapts systems to the user's specifications during testing and unlock features as they come online (though since it never left the testing phase, the control system requires the user to complete infiltration tests in the X-13 research facility), based on an ingenious firmware upgrade created by the researcher Kael.[6] These upgrades are necessary for the user to benefit from the more advanced subsystems, such as gloves coated with a rubberized dampening compound to enhance manual dexterity[7] or advanced servomotor buffers in the leg rigs, allowing for faster sneaking.[8] Along with firmware, the suit also comes equipped with its own subnet for discrete information gathering and transmission during missions.[9]

In 2281, the suit, along with both the X-2 transmitter antenna array and sonic emitter, was integral to the Think Tank's aid to the Courier to take back control of Big MT for themselves from Dr. Mobius.[10][11]

Characteristics Edit

The suit has a similar design to the assassin suit, but is cleaner and has a luminescent white chest piece with similar white stripes on the back. The suit itself has a built-in medical system that automatically dispenses Med-X and stimpaks. A female on-board computer narrates the usage and current levels of these items, as well as warning of impending combat situations, reminding the wearer of an active Pip-Boy light, and making offhand comments without prompting. Should the user get poisoned by a cazador, the suit will dispense a stimpak if available and cure the poison. When the user is crippled while wearing the suit, the suit will dispense Med-X.

Upgrades Edit

The suit can be upgraded in the course of four stealth tests in the X-13 facility. Bonuses from upgrades are cumulative.

Firmware version 1.1 - Adds a bonus of +10 to Sneak (Stacks with the +15 Sneak already on the armor, giving +25 to Sneak).

Firmware version 1.2 - Adds a bonus of +1 Perception.

Firmware version 1.3 - Adds a bonus of +1 Agility.

Firmware version 1.4 - Adds a bonus of +20% to Stealth movement speed.

Comparison Edit

Name DT WG Durability Value Armor class Effects Combat armor 15 25 400 6500 Medium armor None Chinese stealth armor 12 20 100 500 Light armor +5 Sneak Assassin suit 14 20 500 7500 Light armor +10 Sneak Stealth suit Mk II 14 25 500 7500 Medium armor All of the effects stack:

Sneak +15 (Firmware v1.0)

Sneak +10 (Firmware v1.1)

Perception +1 (Firmware v1.2)

Agility +1 (Firmware v1.3)

Movement-speed while crouched +20% (Firmware v1.4)

Locations Edit

It is found in three pieces in the X-13 research facility. One part in each of the three labs in the first hallway after entering the facility.

Notes Edit

The research for the suit went under the name of Project: Blue Blood. [12]

It appears that the creation of this suit was based on the Chinese stealth armor. This can be seen in the X-13 testing facility when one looks at the mannequins wearing the prototypes. However, while the headpiece is seen on the mannequins, there is no headpiece attached to the suit or as a separate item.

Unlike the prototype medic power armor from Fallout 3 , the Med-X dispensed by the suit is regular, addictive Med-X.

, the Med-X dispensed by the suit is regular, addictive Med-X. Stimpaks used by the suit are not affected by Medicine level.

In Normal mode, if the wearer's health is low, the suit will continuously administer stimpaks until their health reaches an adequate level. In Hardcore mode, the suit checks to see if there are any restore health effects first; if not, it will administer a stimpak.

When unequipping the suit from a companion, it still plays an audio comment as if the person was wearing it.

Sometimes if the wearer dies, the suit can be heard desperately trying to pump stimpaks in order to keep the user alive, to no avail.

If the Courier kills the robobrains within the facility, the suit may comment on this, stating, "That's a shame. Normally, those units would help defend the facility in case of an attack."

The computer for this suit tends to be sarcastic, such as when turning on the Pip-Boy light when sneaking, and has a mischievous side (e.g. claiming it is time for combat even if there are no (more) enemies).

Sometimes, the computer will ask the wearer, "Do you like me?"

As the stealth suit Mk II is classified as medium armor, it suffers penalties to sneaking.

Notable quotes Edit

Behind the scenes Edit

The on-board computer is voiced by Qore hostess Veronica Belmont, who also voices Light Switch 01 and 02, and the original unaltered voice of Christine Royce.

hostess Veronica Belmont, who also voices Light Switch 01 and 02, and the original unaltered voice of Christine Royce. The AI on-board the suit is a reference to many assistant AIs from pop culture, including the AI of the motorcycle in the film Warriors of the Lost World; when the Robo-Scorpions attack, the computer says "Mean robot bugs! Mean robot bugs!" in the same cadence as the motorcycle says "Bad mothers! Bad mothers!"

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Early versions of the scripting for the stealth suit Mk II still exist in the resources of Old World Blues, based heavily on the prototype medic power armor from Fallout 3. This includes the use of the special "Suit Med-X" effect specific to the prototype medic power armor, which would have allowed the stealth suit Mk II to apply Med-X without risk of addiction and with the added benefit of temporarily suppressing the negative effects of crippled limbs, as well as the negative effects of many types of addictions.

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