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Robertb · 03-09-2009, 07:41 PM

[QUOTE=DMcCunney;155903]And very much lower tech than what you propose.

I wouldn't advise holding your breath. What you suggest exists now, in "ruggedized" versions for extreme environments. It's also a lot more expensive than the variety you buy in the store. It won't become common because no one will see a need to build ordinary devices to those specs.

Consider how they did it. There was a time when Swiss mercenaries were possibly the most feared troops on European battlefields.

Sure, note the Swiss Guard of the Vatican! While they look ridiculous in their Vatican outfits... these guys are actually exceedingly well trained and capable in everything from martial arts to crowd control. The Swiss Guard was, at one time, the most elite of fighting forces.

03-09-2009, 07:41 PM	#44
Robertb Astak Director, Bus. Devl Posts: 2,560 Karma: 2500000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Astak Pocket PRO	Swiss Guard [QUOTE=DMcCunney;155903]And very much lower tech than what you propose. I wouldn't advise holding your breath. What you suggest exists now, in "ruggedized" versions for extreme environments. It's also a lot more expensive than the variety you buy in the store. It won't become common because no one will see a need to build ordinary devices to those specs. Consider how they did it. There was a time when Swiss mercenaries were possibly the most feared troops on European battlefields. Sure, note the Swiss Guard of the Vatican! While they look ridiculous in their Vatican outfits... these guys are actually exceedingly well trained and capable in everything from martial arts to crowd control. The Swiss Guard was, at one time, the most elite of fighting forces.