It also has a very robust miscellaneous upgrade catalog, though only one protection upgrade - and if procuring the armor through the Better Left Forgotten quest, it's received maxed out. Marine Combat Armor offers exceptional protection against both ballistic and energy attacks, and is surpassed only by Power Armor. Together, they combine to provide a heavy duty set of combat armor that covers almost the entire body in heavy armor, excepting necessary articulation points. The helmet is derived from the standard combat armor variant, combing by default with a polarized visor, filtration mask, and additional carry strap on the back of the head. The legs are protected in the same way, with the added benefit of thigh pouches and a pair of stabilizers on the shin. The hard armor is shaped to provide additional protection from the front when aiming and double as attachment points for additional carry pouches. Arms are protected by sleeves from the same ballistic fiber, combined with hard armor covering the shoulders, forearm, and dorsal side of the hands.

The torso assembly consists of a tactical vest from ballistic fiber covering the entire torso from the groin to the shoulders and neck, supplemented by tactical rigging combining hard ballistic armor with a powered survival system and a belt with four multipurpose pouches.

Unlike the standard or polymer combat armor, this variant relies on a combination of hard and soft armor to provide protection. Outclassed only by Power Armor, every piece of was designed to provide exceptional protection in nearly every battlefield scenario.

An advanced model of combat armor designed for the United States Marine Corps, the Marine armor pulls no stops when it comes to providing protection for the user, above even that of the heavy combat armor.

Marine assault armor