Mechanic/Setting Priorities

｢Hello. One of your people stopped by recently and tried to convince me that the most
important part of a fighter's gear is armor, and that situational awareness doesn't matter
nearly as much. Frankly, I don't share that view.

Sure, you can't see or hear absolutely everything. But armor will never give you complete
protection either, especially if you walk into an ambush. Personally, I'd take a good headset
over heavy, reinforced armor any day. Fortunately, I don't have to make that choice myself.

So what would you choose? You've got enough experience to test this properly in the field.
Better yet, let's try this: you gather some real statistics using two different loadouts, and
in return I'll arrange a supply of some unique items from Peacekeeper. He owes me a favor,
you see.

Try neutralizing PMC operatives while wearing a headset but no armor. Then do the
opposite, say ... using a tank crew helmet. That should put you at a serious information
disadvantage.
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｢So, how did it go? You‘re saying you need both gear and good hearing? Yes, that‘s exactly what I expected. Still, the research was useful, so you‘ve earned your reward.Those headsets are usually custom—made, but Peacekeeper should be able to supply models that fit you properly.｣