hardsuit
English
Etymology
hard + suit
Noun
hardsuit (plural hardsuits)
- (science fiction) A powered exoskeleton.
- Synonym: power suit
- 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, OCLC 246633669, PC, scene: Body Armor Codex entry:
- Armored hard-suits are sealable to protect the wearer from extremes of temperature and atmosphere. Standard equipment includes an onboard mini-frame and a communications, navigation, and sensing suite.