The Jackal-pattern combat armour represents the pinnacle of Cold War personal protection, making full use of the most recent developments in synthetic fibres. A vest and helmet woven from Kevlar and reinforced with steel plates are worn over a flame-retardant undersuit, providing excellent ballistic protection for the head and vital organs, while smaller pads for the knees and elbows provide additional protection against shrapnel and other flying debris.

Unfortunately, the thick ballistic plates are both heavy and constrictive, dramatically reducing the load the wearer can carrying into battle and limiting his range of motion (reducing the number of actions he can perform every turn). The design of the helmet also reduces peripheral vision and limits the soldier’s visual cone, making him easier to flank and less capable of spotting enemy units. These disadvantages make the Jackal unsuitable for troops in many battlefield capacities, but any soldier serving in an assault role will find the superior survivability it offers invaluable.