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JICE

1 year ago

Developing the main character look - here is a sketch!


I might change the colors when making her into an ingame model, but all the main equipment pieces are there.

She is a lightweight recon specialist and needs to move a lot, so the clothing is supposed to be non-restrictive. The bottom layer is a body suit inlaid with energy wires that forms a shield around the user to protect them from damage. The outer layer is a light space suit that provides extra cushioning when coming in contact with space debris.

On her back she wears an energy tank and two gun holsters; and the gloves show the energy tank level! (but I will have to test the last one in the game and find out whether it is a viable way to show energy level)



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