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stealth

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comms

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sensor

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armor

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comms

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electronic_warfare

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communications

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sensors

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hacking

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medical

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counter-surveillance

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electronic_warfare

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medical

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sensors

Carrion Defense Works NBC Threat Assessment Kit NTAK-2

survival

Carrion Defense Works Chemical Hazard Oversuit CHO-4

armor

Carrion Defense Works Rapid Fortification System RFS-3

tools

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survival

Carrion Defense Works Suppression Collar SC-4

electronic_warfare

Carrion Defense Works Terrain Denial Foam Canister TDF-3

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stealth

Carrion Defense Works Whisper Veil Counter-Surveillance Cloak

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Carrion Defense Works Toxic Environment Mapping Kit TEMK-2

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Helix Biosystems Pulmonary Resection Bellows

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Ouroboros Energy Radiant Null Beacon

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Ouroboros Energy Pelagic Drift Submersible

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Ouroboros Energy Thermal Glider — 'The Lammergeier'

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Ouroboros Energy Resonant Carrier Lantern

comms

Ouroboros Energy Thermal Vent Skimmer

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Ouroboros Energy Tidal Induction Spool

utility

Ouroboros Energy Tidal Frequency Dead Drop

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Palladian Construction Crestline Hauler-Rig

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Palladian Construction Seismic Anchor Cradle

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Palladian Construction Structural Echo Tap

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Palladian Construction Loadframe Exo-Rig — 'The Mule'

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Palladian Construction Tectonic Anchor Spike

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Palladian Gravemind Relay Hub

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Ringo Corponation Adrenal Sequencing Patch

medical

Ringo Corponation Ambient Mesh Leech

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Ringo Corponation Deniable Address Shard

comms

Ringo Corponation Composite Surge Frame

armor

Ringo Corponation Distributed Mesh Anchor Drone

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Ringo Corponation Drift Mesh Node

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Ringo Corponation Fractal Deflection Chassis

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Ringo Corponation Spectral Fold Imager

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Ringo Corponation Composite Surge Frame

The Composite Surge Frame is Ringo Corponation's entry into the powered exoskeleton market, developed initially for industrial load-bearing applications in Ringo's own logistics and courier infrastructure before being adapted into a protective combat platform. The frame consists of a hardened polymer-composite shell over a motorized titanium alloy skeletal structure, covering the full torso, arms, and legs. Hydraulic micro-actuators augment the wearer's physical strength by a factor of approximately 2.8 and provide load-bearing support that allows the operator to carry armor mass that would be prohibitive without powered assistance. The integrated plating is rated for sustained rifle-caliber fire, making the CSF one of the few commercially available systems offering genuine hard-armor protection to the entire body.

Ringo's engineering philosophy prioritizes durability and repairability over elegance. The CSF uses standardized fastening systems, commercially available hydraulic components, and a modular panel design that allows field replacement of damaged sections using basic tools. This has made the frame remarkably popular in environments far from reliable supply chains — frontier industrial zones, contested territorial borders, and disaster recovery operations where a technician with a socket wrench can keep a frame operational indefinitely. The power system uses a hybrid fuel-cell and capacitor bank that provides 10 hours of standard operation or approximately 4 hours under sustained combat load.

The CSF is bulky, loud in operation, and unmistakably industrial in aesthetic — it does not attempt to conceal itself. Operators in the frame stand roughly 15 centimeters taller than their natural height and move with the deliberate, slightly mechanical gait that hydraulic-assisted movement produces. In GLMZ's street culture, the CSF has become associated with a specific archetype: the heavily built, pragmatic enforcer who values function absolutely over form, and who is prepared to absorb tremendous punishment in exchange for a complete absence of subtlety.

Ringo Corponation

name

Ringo Corponation Composite Surge Frame

brand name

Ringo

product name

Ringo Corponation Composite Surge Frame

aliases

Surge Rig
The Bull
Ringo Exo
CSF

category

armor

manufacturer

RINGO CORPONATION

tier availability

Tier 2+

legality

Restricted

base technologies

Hydraulic micro-actuator skeletal system
Hardened polymer-composite panel armor
Titanium alloy load-bearing frame
Hybrid fuel-cell and capacitor power bank
Modular field-replacement panel system

specifications

weight kg	42
coverage	Full body — torso, arms, legs
strength augmentation multiplier	2.8
impact resistance rating	NIJ Level IV equivalent (front torso), Level III (limbs)
operational duration standard hours	10
operational duration combat hours	4
height increase cm	15
noise profile db	Approximately 58dB at walking pace
field repair tool requirement	Standard socket and torque kit
power system	Hybrid fuel-cell / capacitor bank

tactical use

CSF operators are typically deployed as breaching elements, point personnel in high-fire corridors, or fire support anchors. The frame's strength augmentation allows operators to carry and use weapon platforms that would normally require vehicle or emplacement mounting. The primary tactical limitation is noise — the CSF is audible at significant range, making any form of surprise approach nearly impossible. Standard doctrine pairs CSF operators with lighter, quieter team members who establish position before the frame moves.

cultural context

The Composite Surge Frame occupies an interesting cultural position in GLMZ — it was designed for industrial workers, not soldiers, and this origin is visible in every aspect of its construction. In some communities, this industrial heritage gives the CSF a kind of working-class authenticity that more expensive, specialized military exoskeletons lack. Ringo has leaned into this with marketing that emphasizes reliability and repairability over performance metrics. Among mercenary units, a CSF operator is colloquially called 'the anchor' — the person who doesn't run, doesn't hide, and makes the enemy come to them.

known users

Ringo Corponation security and logistics personnel
Mercenary breaching specialists
Frontier industrial security contractors
Salvage and disaster recovery operators
Torkan Reve (independent contractor, known CSF user)

story hooks

A batch of CSF units sold to a frontier industrial operation has been seized by a local militia — the frames are now being used to hold a settlement hostage, and the players need to find a way to disable them without the standard override codes, which Ringo is withholding.
Ringo Corponation is quietly recalling specific CSF serial numbers due to a hydraulic actuator fault that causes the frame to lock up under sustained fire — but the recall notice hasn't reached operators in active conflict zones.
A CSF unit has been found abandoned in a GLMZ storm drain, interior still warm — the operator is gone but signs of a struggle inside the frame suggest they were extracted from it while it was still active.
A Ringo engineer is selling unauthorized CSF modification kits that boost strength augmentation to 4.5x — the modifications work, but the structural tolerances weren't designed for the load and frames are beginning to catastrophically fail mid-operation.

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physical description

visual profile	A full-body powered exoskeleton with an unmistakably industrial aesthetic. The frame resembles a heavily reinforced mechanical skeleton wrapped in hardened composite plating. The design prioritizes function over streamlining — visible hydraulic cylinders, exposed joint mechanisms, and modular armor panels create a utilitarian, almost brutalist silhouette. The wearer appears encased rather than enhanced, with the frame's mechanical components visible at articulation points.
dimensions	Approximately 220cm tall with wearer (adds 15cm). Torso coverage spans 60cm width, arms extend 80cm, legs support full leg height. Bulky profile roughly 40cm front-to-back at the widest point.
weight description	42kg total frame weight — requires powered assistance to wear; unmovable without the motor system engaged. The distributed load design spreads weight across legs and torso frame.
primary material	Hardened polymer-composite shell exterior; titanium alloy skeletal structure underneath; hydraulic micro-actuators and steel fastening systems.
finish	Matte industrial coating with visible wear patterns. Panel surfaces show tool marks, slight discoloration from repeated field repairs. Hydraulic components have a brushed metal finish with minor oxidation. No glossy surfaces — purely functional weathered aesthetic.
color scheme	Charcoal gray composite plating as primary color. Bare titanium and steel framework shows through at joints in gunmetal silver. Red accent lines trace hydraulic lines and power conduits. Safety orange or high-visibility warning stripes on shoulder and knee articulation points.
interface elements	Mechanical pressure gauges mounted on shoulder plates (analog readouts). Power status indicator lights (amber and green LEDs) on chest panel. Simple pushbutton controls on wrist gauntlets for grip strength modulation. Fuel-cell access panel on lower back with standardized connection ports. Modular fastening points visible across all panels — socket-wrench compatible bolts and clips.
distinctive features	Visible hydraulic cylinders running along limbs with pressure relief valves Standardized modular armor panel design with obvious seams and fasteners Mechanical joint articulation with exposed pivot points and bearing surfaces Heavy reinforced plating on torso front with stepped armor configuration Industrial-grade hydraulic hoses in bundled runs along frame geometry Manual adjustment mechanisms for fit tolerance visible at waist and shoulders Safety warning decals and regulatory compliance markings across panels
manufacturer markings	Large 'RINGO CORPONATION' stenciled logo across upper chest in sans-serif font. Smaller regulatory stamps indicating NIJ Level IV (torso) and Level III (limbs) ratings. Serial number plate on right shoulder. Maintenance log placard on lower back.
condition typical	Typically worn with visible signs of field use — minor scuffs and dents in composite panels, occasional hydraulic fluid seepage at connection points, dirt accumulation in joint crevices. Well-maintained frames show organized repair history; heavily used frames display multiple replaced panel sections in slightly different material grades or finishes.

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Product photography of a full-body powered exoskeleton suit mounted on a maintenance workbench in a gritty industrial workshop. The frame is upright, empty of wearer, illuminated by harsh overhead fluorescent and blue accent lighting. Visible hydraulic cylinders along limbs glow faintly from internal pressure gauges. Background shows tool racks, concrete floor, oil stains. Foreground includes scattered tools — socket wrenches, torque wrench, hydraulic fluid canister with Ringo Corponation branding. Hard-edged neo-noir urban aesthetic, metallic and utilitarian, shot at 45-degree angle emphasizing the frame's imposing height and mechanical complexity. Dramatic shadows on composite plating accentuate panel seams and joint mechanisms. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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