Panthera Leo - Lion
While the other animal
models are employed primarily for reconnaisance and defensive roles
in the field, the Lion serves a purely offensive role. Employed in
packs, 1 ranger usually operates with 3 – 4 units. Rangers often
combine their teams together to form prides. Like their real life
counterparts the units hunt in large groups and communicate with each
other through a closed wireless network giving each other real time
data on positions, terrain, and proximity to their target. The
operator can connect at will to each individual unit. Lioness units
can be equipped with back mounted cameras to allow manual control.
Typically the Lion will serves as the main hub with the Lioness's
routing through.
To better serve their role
as the offense Lion models are lightly armored with few solid pieces
of armor. Most of the body is exposed artificial muscle covered in
ballistic fabrics. As such replacement of parts is much easier to
complete in the field. Teeth and claws are made of tungsten carbide
which keeps an incredibly sharp edge. The teeh and claws are
retractable allowing for non lethal take downs when required. Another
feature are the sliding eye covers located above the ears. They
provide extra eye protection as well as multi spectral views for
different situations and wide angle input.
Male models are bulkier
around the head with more armor and much stronger jaw muscles for a
more powerful bite. They also have a large gorget type armor piece
around their neck which protects the Lion during charges.
Transmitters and other communication equipment are stored in the back
of the head along the upper neck.
Lioness models are lighter
and stealthier than the male models. With less bulk and weight they
are able move quickly and quietly. Some come equipped with camera
units located on the top of their back.
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Rob
