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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.

Wiki For the similarly named outfit in Call of Pripyat, see CS-3a body armor (Call of Pripyat).

This body armor was designed for conducting search operations in areas of low anomalous activity. Its higher quality materials result in greater durability. Includes a container capable of holding one artifact.
― In-game description

The CS-3a body armor is the standard outfit for Clear Sky members in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.

Overview[]

This basic outfit consists of a jacket with a sky-blue/white camouflage pattern with a hood drawn over the head, a black cowl, a tactical vest, grey pants, kneepads and hiking boots.

It was designed for conducting search operations in areas of low anomalous activity. Its higher quality materials result in greater durability. Includes a container capable of holding one artifact.

It is used by Clear Sky scouts and command.

Appearances[]

Clear Sky[]

It is the best suit the player can acquire for free in the Swamps, definitely superior to the Leather jacket and Bandit jacket. That being said, this suit still offers very low protection in all categories, and is unable to stop even pistol bullets. This suit is nearly as terrible as the PS5-M "Universal Protection", however this suit weighs less and comes with an artifact container.

Acquisition[]

The CS-3a body armor is sold by Docent Suslov. It is also rewarded to the player for capturing the Machine yard from the Renegades.

Upgrades[]

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive.

SCS Armor Upg 06
Kevlar body armor (2100 RU)
CoP Armour Kevlar body armor
Kevlar plates are inserted into body armor for extra protection.
SCS Relief vest upgrade icon
Relief vest (2100 RU)
CoP WeightCap Max weight +5 kg
A relief vest makes it easier to carry one's load by redistributing the weight.
SCS Armor Upg 06
Kevlar body armor (3150 RU)
CoP Armour Kevlar body armor
Kevlar plates are inserted into body armor for extra protection.
SCS Armor Upg 02
Relief backpack (3150 RU)
CoP WeightCap Max weight +10 kg
Special straps make this backpack easier to carry, allowing for heavier loads.
SCS Hard leather inserts upgrade icon
Hard leather inserts (2100 RU)
CoP WoundHeal Integrity +30%
Soften bullet impact somewhat.
SCS Tarpaulin bodysuit upgrade icon
Tarpaulin bodysuit (2100 RU)
CS Thermo Electro Thermo-electrical protection +20%
Provides decent protection from fire and electricity.
SCS Armor Upg 25
Double-layer body armor (2100 RU)
CoP Toughness Durability +50%
Even if one layer of armor is damaged, the second one will still provide adequate protection.
SCS Armor Upg 11
Special coating (2100 RU)
CS Thermo Electro Thermo-electrical protection +20%
This coating, based on a special solution made from materials found in the Zone, protects against fire and electrical anomalies.
SCS Armor Upg 14
Synthetic thickener (3150 RU)
CoP WoundHeal Integrity +50%
This thickening fabric, placed under the body armor, acts to effectively reduce damage.
SCS Armor Upg 19
Active filters (3150 RU)
CoP RadGood Radiochemical protection +50%
Use a more efficient filtering system.
SCS Nightvision upgrade icon
Night vision device (2100 RU)
CS NV Night vision
First-generation night vision device.
SCS Gasmask upgrade icon
Gas mask (2100 RU)
CoP RadGood Radiochemical protection +50%
This gas mask serves as one's primary protection from radioactive dust and noxious chemicals.
SCS Artefact slot upgrade icon
Artifact container (2100 RU)
CoP Armour Artifact container
Container for wearing additional artifacts.
SCS Artefact slot upgrade icon
Artifact container (2100 RU)
CoP Armour Artifact container
Container for wearing additional artifacts.

Development[]

SCS Clear Sky Concept Art 2

The original look of the armour.

The original design for the armour was quite different. Instead of the tactical vest, it had a sort of a tactical "apron", wrapped around the front of the user, a carrying bag and a shoulder-mounted AKM type 2 bayonet (likely Romanian). This model was present in the E3 presentation and has been recovered from the game files for use in Clear Sky.

Gallery[]

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