Tech Armor

Tech Armor is a technologically advanced armor upgrade that is available only to characters belonging to the Sentinel classification, potentially including Commander Shepard if designated as such. It replaces the Barrier ability of Sentinels from the Mass Effect.

Specifics
When activated, tech armor appears like an array of holographic panels closely-liked to the wearer's physical armor. Its function is similar to the Overshield in Halo 3, in which it gives an extra layer of protection to keep health intact. But unlike the latter, the tech armor explodes when destroyed, stunning enemies within a close range of the explosion. This is great for gamers who just wish to speed through the game rather than to fight. The quicker recharge time for biotic and tech abilities means that this ability can be used more than once in the same fight, unlike in Mass Effect, when lower-leveled characters had to wait until sometime after the battle before they are recharged.

Upgrades
Gamers have the option to upgrade this ability for greater use. When upgraded, the durability and the longevity of the shields are increased. A fully upgraded tech armor skill will likely result in near-indestructibility (i.e. being able to survive a rocket shot), a much longer sustainability period as well as a larger and more powerful, longer-lasting stunning effect on nearby enemies. Lastly, upgrading this skill also will likely lower recharge times, enabling high-level users to quickly activate new shields almost as soon as the old ones are destroyed.

Due to is potential, Tech armor is potentially the strongest defensive element in the game.

H-Man Havoc 19:46, December 15, 2009 (UTC)