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MODsuits
Modular Outerwear Devices, AKA MODsuits, are customizable hardsuits that support a variety of modules to assist the wearer. To manufacture and use one of these, you'll need to visit both Cargo and Robotics to gather up all the parts, put all of the parts together, extend each part of the armor and activate the suit!
To use a MODsuit, place it on your backpack slot, where your satchel/backpack would normally go. You can also place items into the MODsuit as you would place them into a backpack, as long as it has a storage module. Activating the suit no longer requires deploying all of its parts, but certain modules will require certain parts to be deployed, or the entire suit to be deployed to function.
Not to be left out, AIs that have been placed in an intelicard can be mounted on the suit to control the user's movement and modules in case the user becomes incapacitated. To insert the intellicard, open up the MODsuit with a screwdriver and apply the card to the suit.
To charge your MODsuit's cell, enter a cyborg charger 
while wearing the suit.
To extract the cell, use a screwdriver 
on the pack and then use an empty hand and left click 
to remove the cell.
Similarly, to extract the core use a screwdriver followed by a wrench 
.
To update your MODsuit's access, use a screwdriver on your suit and swipe your ID 
on it.
Construction
- Print out helmet, chestplate, gauntlets, boots, MOD shell, and armor from the Exosuit Fabricator.
Order a MOD core from Cargo OR find a broken MOD core in maintenance and repair it with a screwdriver OR craft one with an ethereal heart.
Add core to shell.
Screwdriver core to shell.
Add helmet to assembly.
Add chestplate to assembly.
Add gauntlets to assembly.
Add boots to assembly.
Wrench assembly.- Screwdriver assembly.
Add external plating to assembly.- Open modsuit panel with screwdriver.
Insert cell.- Close modsuit panel with screwdriver.
Customization
The chosen plating determines the suit's look, and protections. There are currently 9 printable armors in total:
For MODsuits with alternate appearances, use a paint kit 
on the completed suit to change between them!
Station MODsuit Themes
Standard MODsuit
A civilian class suit by Nakamura Engineering, doesn't offer much other than slightly quicker movement.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Civilian MODsuit
A light-weight civilian suit that offers unmatched ease of movement but no protection from the vacuum of space.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 12
Portable MODsuit
A one-piece three-piece suit designed for maximum negotiating power. Provides no meaningful protection.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cell Drain: 25
Maximum Complexity: 10
Inbuilt Modules
- Perfumer Module
Tarkon MODsuit
A Tarkon Industries general protection suit, designed for port security and general EVA situations.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 100 | 100 | 25 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 75
Maximum Complexity: 20
Inbuilt Modules
- Advanced Magnetic Stability Module
Engineering MODsuit
An engineer-fit suit with heat and shock resistance. Nakamura Engineering's classic.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 100 | 25 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Atmospheric MODsuit
An atmospheric-resistant suit by Nakamura Engineering, offering extreme heat resistance compared to the engineer suit.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Advanced MODsuit
An advanced version of Nakamura Engineering's classic suit, shining with a white, acid and fire resistant polish.
This is a unique MODsuit that belong to the Chief Engineer.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Inbuilt Modules
- Advanced Magnetic Stability Module
Mining MODsuit
A Nanotrasen mining suit for on-site operations, fit with accreting ash armor and a sphere form.
This MODsuit design is only available throught the Mining Equipment Vendor.
Comes with a unique Ash Accretion module that grant increased armor when stepping on non station turf.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (50) (70) | 5 (15) | 5 (25) | 5 (25) | 30 (60) (80) | 100 | 100 | 75 | 15 |
Cell Drain: 100
Maximum Complexity: 13
Inbuilt Modules
- Ash Accretion Module
- Sphere Transform Module
Cell Drain: 100 Maximum Complexity: 13 Inbuilt Modules
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Loader MODsuit
An unsealed experimental motorized harness manufactured by Scarborough Arms for quick and efficient munition supplies.
This is a unique MODsuit that belong to Cargo Technicians and the Quartermaster.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 10
Inbuilt Modules
- Hydraulic Clamp
- Loader Module
- Magnet Module
Medical MODsuit
A lightweight suit by DeForest Medical Corporation, allows for easier movement.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 100 | 60 | 75 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 75
Maximum Complexity: 15
Alternate Skins:
Corpsman
Rescue MODsuit
An advanced version of DeForest Medical Corporation's medical suit, designed for quick rescue of bodies from the most dangerous environments.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 75
Maximum Complexity: 15
Inbuilt Modules
- Advanced Quick-Carry Module
Research MODsuit
A private military EOD suit by Aussec Armory, intended for explosive research. Bulky, but expansive.
This is a unique MODsuit that belongs to the Research Director.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 15 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 20
Inbuilt Modules
- Advanced Reagent Scanner Module
Security MODsuit
An Apadyne Technologies security suit, offering quicker speed at the cost of carrying capacity.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 25 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 20 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 13
Safeguard MODsuit
An Apadyne Technologies advanced security suit, offering greater speed and fire protection than the standard security model.
This is a unique MODsuit that belong to the Head of Security.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 10 Inbuilt Modules
- Superglued Bulwark Module
Magnate MODsuit
A fancy, very protective suit for Nanotrasen's captains. Shock, fire and acid-proof while also having a large capacity and high speed.
This is a unique MODsuit that belong to the Captain.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 15 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 20
Cosmohonk MODsuit
A suit by Honk Ltd. Protects against low humor environments. Most of the tech went to lower the power cost.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 100 | 60 | 30 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 12.5
Maximum Complexity: 15
Offstation MODsuit Themes
Syndicate MODsuit
A suit designed by Gorlex Marauders, offering armor ruled illegal in most of Spinward Stellar.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 100 | 50 | 90 | 25 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 20
Inbuilt Modules
- Flash-Protected Optical Suite Module
- Night Vision Module
Elite Syndicate MODsuit
An elite suit upgraded by Cybersun Industries, offering upgraded armor values.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 19
Inbuilt Modules
- Flash-Protected Optical Suite Module
- Night Vision Module
Infiltrator MODsuit
A specialized infiltration suit, developed by the Roseus Galactic Actors Guild to strike fear and awe into the hearts of the public.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Inbuilt Modules
- Infiltration Core Programs Module
- Psi-echo Demoralizer Module
- Case Storage Module
- Night Vision Module
Enchanted MODsuit
The Wizard Federation's relatively low-tech MODsuit. Is very protective, though.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 35 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 30 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15 Inbuilt Modules
- Magic Neutralizer Module
Prototype MODsuit
A prototype modular suit powered by locomotives. While it is comfortable and has a big capacity, it remains very bulky and power-inefficient.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 5 |
Cell Drain: 100
Maximum Complexity: 20
Inbuilt Modules
- Prototype Kinesis Module
Newly issued Nanotrasen IDs are not backwards compatible with this suit!
CentCom MODsuit Themes
Responsory MODsuit
A high-speed rescue suit by Nanotrasen, intended for its' emergency response teams.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 10 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Alternate Skins:
Inquisitor
Apocryphal MODsuit
A high-tech, only technically legal, armored suit created by a collaboration effort between Nanotrasen and Apadyne Technologies.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 80 | 50 | 60 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 25
Corporate MODsuit
A fancy, high-tech suit for Nanotrasen's high ranking officers.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 65 | 55 | 50 | 60 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 15 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 15
Debug MODsuit
Strangely nostalgic.
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
Cell Drain: 50
Maximum Complexity: 50
Administrative MODsuit
A suit made of adminium. Who comes up with these stupid mineral names?
Base Armor
| Melee | Ballistic | Laser | Energy | Bomb | Biological | Fire | Acid | Wounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Cell Drain: 0
Maximum Complexity: 1000
Modules
Customize your modsuit with MODULES! To attach a module to the suit, you must first open the panel with a screwdriver, then apply the module.
Storage Modules
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
- On-Use: Undefined
Additional Information
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No Description
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Cell Drain
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No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
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Visor Modules
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
- On-Use: Undefined
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No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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Anomaly-Locked Modules
Modules that are locked and don't function without an anomaly core.
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
- On-Use: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
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No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
- On-Use: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
Description:
No Description
Medical Modules
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
- On-Use: Undefined
Additional Information
- Complexity: Undefined
Description:
No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
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No Description
Research Modules
Engineering Modules
Other Printable Modules
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
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No Description
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Maintenance Modules
These modules cannot be printed, and must be unearthed from the bowels of maintenance.
Module
Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
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- Complexity: Undefined
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
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Unprintable Modules
These modules cannot be printed from the exosuit fabricator, and instead either come with prebuilt MODsuits (or may be purchasable from a Syndicate uplink).
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Cell Drain
- Idle: Undefined
- Active: Undefined
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Cell Drain
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Wires
MODsuits have a few things controlled by wires, in the case of an EMP or other need you can access them by screwdrivering the panel and then using a multitool or wirecutters.
- The orange light controls shocks, shocking the user when they try to use it. Can be set with the multitool and reset with wirecutters.
- The red light controls malfunction, causing the active module to randomly shut off, the suit to randomly lose power and buttons to randomly not work. Must be reset by mending with wirecutters.
- The green light controls locking the suit, pulsing will change the lock status and cutting will reset the required access.
- The yellow light controls status of the interface, it can be pulsed or mended if the interface is broken.