As Cobra's technology advances, so too do specialty fields among the Viper corps. The Para-Viper, Cobra's HALO jumpers, find themselves replaced and absorbed by the new Jump Troopers, a specialized unit within the urban Shock Trooper division. Instead of the heavy and cumbersome HALO gear, the Jump Troopers have jet packs made of a lightweight, heat-resistant composite that is controlled by a stick the trooper holds in his right hand during the jump.
The high-pressure fuel is limited to about five minutes of constant use, though it provides enough fuel for both slowing and controlling their descent from high-altitude drops, as well as giving them the ability to jump over high obstacles to reach their target.
The back of the flight vest is rigid and the pack connects solidly, supported by the internal structure of the vest on the body, but can be detached easily via the chute release in an emergency, or a switch on the control stick.
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I felt this deserved something more than my usual drivel, which now is what you get.
I know I should probably paint the pack, but I might just carefully remove the UNSC and logo. Beyond that, it's another of my no-paint customs, so I'm calling it done:
Torso, Arms, Legs - Shock Trooper
Head - Tornado Kick SE + Cobra Air Trooper
Webgear - Cobra Air Trooper
Armpads, Leg Harness - Para-Viper
Jetpack - Halo Accessory Pack/Cable from SRO Starduster/Stick from 3-pack RoadRock's minigun
Gun - One of the SE figures.
C&C, you know the drill!
The high-pressure fuel is limited to about five minutes of constant use, though it provides enough fuel for both slowing and controlling their descent from high-altitude drops, as well as giving them the ability to jump over high obstacles to reach their target.
The back of the flight vest is rigid and the pack connects solidly, supported by the internal structure of the vest on the body, but can be detached easily via the chute release in an emergency, or a switch on the control stick.
***
I felt this deserved something more than my usual drivel, which now is what you get.
I know I should probably paint the pack, but I might just carefully remove the UNSC and logo. Beyond that, it's another of my no-paint customs, so I'm calling it done:
Torso, Arms, Legs - Shock Trooper
Head - Tornado Kick SE + Cobra Air Trooper
Webgear - Cobra Air Trooper
Armpads, Leg Harness - Para-Viper
Jetpack - Halo Accessory Pack/Cable from SRO Starduster/Stick from 3-pack RoadRock's minigun
Gun - One of the SE figures.
C&C, you know the drill!
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