 | For the Fallout: New Vegas armor, see NCR Ranger combat armor. |
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 | The following is based on Van Buren and has not been confirmed by canon sources. |
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HERMES Armor, (HERMES Project) developed by a division of Poseidon Energy working in conjunction with the Department of Defense, was intended to be the next generation of combat armor used by elite light infantry troops.[1] In theory, it was to offer all of the protection of power armor without the cumbersome weight or strength enhancements.[2]
Hermes in the Greek mythology is the messenger of the Gods of Olympus who always traveled fast and light, hence the reference on the armor's name.
Background[]
HERMES Armor never moved out of the prototype phase because members of the American shadow government, the Enclave, tried to keep its development secret.
Crafting[]
- Item type: advanced armor,
- Item complement: HERMES helmet,
- Item requirements:
- 180 mechanics
- 110 science
- 5 pieces of Advanced Polycarbon
- 14 pieces of Boron Carbide
- 20 pieces of Advanced Polythylene
- 124 hours (5 days, 4 hours).
Behind the scenes[]
The NCR Ranger combat armor in Fallout: New Vegas is depicted in official artwork as having 'H3RM35' stamped onto the radio receiver built into the helmet.
