Body armor and uniforms offer defensive bonuses and tactical advantages. Equipping the right gear can significantly improve your survivability and stealth capabilities.
Body Armor:
- Standard Armor: Provides basic damage reduction.
- Heavy Armor: Offers significant damage reduction but reduces movement speed and stealth. Best for direct combat missions.
- Stealth Suit: Reduces noise and visibility, enhancing stealth. Offers minimal damage reduction. Ideal for infiltration.
Uniforms:
- Enemy Uniforms: Acquired by knocking out and stripping enemy soldiers. Allows you to blend in with enemy patrols, but higher-ranking enemies may still detect you. Effectiveness depends on the uniform type and the enemy's rank.
- Scientist Uniform: Allows access to certain restricted areas without immediate suspicion.
- Maintenance Uniform: Similar to the scientist uniform, grants access to specific areas.
Always consider the mission's environment and enemy types when choosing your armor and uniform. A stealth suit and enemy uniform are excellent for infiltration, while heavy armor is better for missions where direct confrontation is unavoidable. Remember that uniforms are often temporary and can be lost if you're detected.