Military Booster Pack

I would like to see a superbooster pack that featured military-themed costume parts. Realistic looking ballistic vests and helmets (like on the PPD SWAT), combat backpacks, pants w/ kneepads, more options for assault rifles/dual pistols and so on. A suitable temporary power to go with the pack would be something like the following:

Night Vision Goggles (Toggle self +tohit, +perception, res(-tohit), low light vision)
You have a pair of Night Vision Goggles that let you see in the dark. This makes finding and hitting enemies a little easier, and gives you a bit of resistance against effects that would blind you.

1. +tohit, +perception. Very MINOR bonuses, around the same you'd get from the secondary mutation.
2. -tohit resistance. Makes sense thematically, dunno about balance.
3. Low-light vision. Basically, it would amplify the ambient light level around the player to a more-visible level, maybe have a green overlay that can be disabled in options. If this isn't possible with the game engine, then probably a bit extra +acc would be nice.

For the power animation, I'd imagine it'd be the same as IR goggles, but without the weird HUD that appears in front of the eyes. Maybe a pair of non-intrusive, military-looking goggles (like what Spec Ops or Malta wears) would work.

I thought of something very similar just yesterday. However, since we have such an international audience, I would like to include common armed forces uniforms for American, German, English, French, Australian, Canadian, Korean, and other countries. It would be great if we could get a few for each. For instance, for American it would be great to get Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines (okay, and you too Coast Guard).

Maybe some updated rifles and pistols as well?

With the Backpack option with the Steampunk booster would it be too much to add packs and other equipment worn on the back?

And how about night vision goggles and other headgear?

Maybe a new emote would be standing at attention holding the respective country's flag? Or maybe another could be pulling a rifle and firing three staggered shots into the sky - you know, with 7 toons doing it in unison you could recreate a 21-gun salute.

My own idea for a power may seem a little overpowered compared the to OP's but I was thinking of something like the power like the Backup Radio. Or better yet, what about something like "Call Air Strike"? Maybe a tad overpowered but it would be sweet!

Freaking /SIGNED
This should have happened ages ago.

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.

As far as a military pack for multi-national uniform selections, backpacks, hats, helmets, guns, etc, MOST DEFINATELY /SIGNED!

As far as temp powers, auras etc, I'm sure there are a slew of ideas the art and power teams can come up with; nonetheless, make it so!

I would love something like this. Particularly if it came with a couple of good hi-tech backpacks (nothing fancy, just packs with various flashing lights and a few antennas).

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Originally Posted by Ob1Shinobi My own idea for a power may seem a little overpowered compared the to OP's but I was thinking of something like the power like the Backup Radio. Or better yet, what about something like "Call Air Strike"? Maybe a tad overpowered but it would be sweet!

Actually, an Air Strike power would probably be ok if it was done like Self Destruction, powerful but on a VERY long timer (say 1-2 hours). It becomes a cool power you can use for fun but not really game changing.

That being said I think the devs are trying to move away from powers with actual combat effects and towards utility/travel style inherent powers in the packs (which IMHO is not a bad idea from a power creep perspective). I can see a few options that would be thematic and fit within that limitation.

The obvious one would be a permanent Raptor Pack. After all, the Sky Raiders are rogue military and they have them so that would fit. Another option would be an ally rez power along the line of the Resuscitator temp power but with a longer recharge (1 hour) and no charges.

I would like to suggest that among the weapon customizations in this booster be combat knives for DB. Maybe a really nasty look machete for Broadsword.

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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow City of Heroes is a game about freedom of expression and variety of experiences far more so than it is about representing any one theme, topic or genre.

Not as a booster. I've been waiting for these parts for years.

I have $10 reserved for this pack.

Could just have a power like Shadowy Presence(or whatever it's called) and call it Ghillie Suit