Guardsman Armor

From Marvel Database

Contents 1 History 2 Notes 3 Trivia 4 Capabilities 5 See Also 6 Links and References

History

Stark wanted to create a cheaper, scaled-down version of Iron Man, to be used as a back-up. A flaw in the cybernetic control of the original design led to the original user, Stark's friend Kevin O'Brien, being driven insane. He ended up dying in a fight with Iron Man.

The armor was discovered, stolen and donned by O'Brien's brother, Michael, an NYPD sergeant who wanted to get revenge on Stark and Iron Man, although he later decided that Iron Man was a hero. Michael O'Brien retained the armor (once the flaw was removed) and became security head for Project: Pegasus.

The armor was later put back into production by Obadiah Stane. Stane sold number of armors to the Vault for security. Oddly enough, Michael O'Brien was now security head for the Vault.

Edwin Cord produced modified versions of the Guardsman armor for the Jury.

Damage Control and the CSA also worked on versions of the armor.

Notes

The current version of the Guardsman armor had a bulkier frame and was outfitted with mounted guns on the shoulders.

Trivia

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Capabilities

The armor only had the basic capabilities of the Iron Man armor. It could fly, fire repulsors, and had limited life support. It enabled the user to lift roughly 40 tons. The armor was powered by a thermoelectric generator and had a 500 watt chemical battery as a secondary power source. Flight was attained through chemically fueled boot-jets that could reach 250 mph and would allow a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs.

See Also

• Appearances of Guardsman Armor
• Item Gallery: Guardsman Armor
• Images that feature Guardsman Armor
• Fan-Art Gallery: Guardsman Armor

Links and References

• None.