The Tailpack, Type 41 is a Separa'Shan specific pack used by the Star Army of Yamatai beginning in YE 41.
The civilian version of the Tailpack costs 200 KS and is available from military surplus stores.
The Type 41 Tailpack was created in YE 41 to take advantage of the additional length of the Separa'Shan variant of the Ke-M2-4 Series "Mindy" Armor. It was modified to fit on all armor variants used by Yamatai as well as unarmored Separa'Shan. Research and development was accelerated by the surge of Separa'Shan who joined in YE 40 after Essia was captured by Kuvexia. They are roughly the size of a large backpack. It is named from traditional Tailpacks that Separa'Shan have used to carry things on their tails for millennia. Due to their length and need for flexibility of Separa'shan tails, a typical Separa'Shan can carry up to two or three Tailpacks depending on their length. Weight and mobility is typically the larger concern.
The Type 41 Tailpack typically has a thirty liter main compartment, and two side saddle-bag compartments of twenty liters each. It also has straps for additional equipment to be tied to the Tailpack. This is the civilian version most commonly available. It is typically availble in black, camoflauge, grey, and Star Army Regal Blue. However, the design can be printed with any color or pattern of fabric. The ones designed to be used with armor are typically colored the same as the armor with volumetric projectors to provide the same coverage.
The Type 41A variant sacrifices storage volume for additional armor and is rigid rather then flexible. This reduces the mobility of the Separa'Shan who is carrying it even farther. However, it increases the protection to the cargo and the wearer. It has a twenty liter main compartment and a fifteen liter side compartments.
The Type 41C Tailpack is the cargo version most commonly available. It has a thirty liter main compartment, and two side saddle-bag compartments of twenty liters each. It also has straps for additional equipment to be tied to the Tailpack.
The Type 41D variant replaces the compartment space to allow attachment of any dorsal Mindy Accessories. This is only an option for Ke-M2-4 Series "Mindy" Armor.
The Type 41H variant is a specialized medical pack. In addition to carrying additional medical supplies it provides advanced medical tools and sensors. It can construct a small sterile structure for use in field surgery.
The Type 41I variant replaces compartment space with electronic warfare and intelligence gathering capability. The compartments are replaced by a powerful suite of electronic warfare tools, sensors/scanners, advanced communications, and frequency Jammers. It is capable of holding a Infomorph member of Star Army to operate the equipment. Otherwise, it integrates into the suits Armor Integrated Electronics System (AIES) and can serve as a Compact Integrated Electronics System (CIES). As the capabilities are specialized, it is only issued to people trained to use it or with an Infomorph specialist to operate it. It also includes a small Aether generator to power the sensors allowing to be worn by unarmored Separa'Shan.
The Type 41M variant is only available to powered armor. The compartments are replaced by 28 mini-missiles in launcher tubes. 12 in the main compartment and 8 in each of the side compartments. The missiles are Star Army Mini-Missiles, Type 41.
The Type 41T variant is only available to powered armor. The compartments are replaced by a pair of manipulator arms nearly identical to the ones used by the Ke-M2-W3902 Shoulder-Mounted Scalar Machine Gun. It integrates into the armor's Armor Integrated Electronics System (AIES) similar to a shoulder mounted weapon. They are designed to take any long arm or shoulder mounted weapon currently in use by the Star Army of Yamatai. The arms are long enough to allow effectively 360 degree coverage.
The Type 41W “Wall” variant is only available to powered armor. It was created because during testing, some infantry took cover behind Separa'Shan wearing the 41-A variant. Instead of storage space, it allows the wearer to deploy a sturdy cover for their allies.
Tailpacks are used both by the Star Army for official use, and by members of the military for personal use for carrying things. Care is identical to that of a backpack.
Soban created this article on 2019/02/28 09:41.
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