Reading through the answers in the latest Q&A, I came upon this (from JoeSightings.com):
''Q: While the overall aesthetics on the PoC have been great, we were wondering about a few things we weren’t sure on, such as the computerized/corded device on Beachhead’s leg---what is it; why are the Jungle-Vipers "blind" by having only the scleras painted in but not the iris or pupils; and why was the decision made to use red as the color for the VAMP’s undercarriage instead of a more tactical color that would have matched better?
A: Here is what the design team had in mind for each: The computerized device tethered to BEACHHEAD's leg is actually a GPS location device and a mobile mission server. It is tethered to his leg to track his main vitals as well as his rate of movement based on his footsteps and heartrate.
On the JUNGLE VIPER, his irises and pupils have been diminished by long hours of wearing the advanced optical network attached to his face and eyes. If you look closely at the tips of the blades, you’ll notice small red dots in pairs. Each of these is actually a small set of stereoscopic infrared cameras hidden in 24 different spots all over the Jungle Viper's Opti-Camo Suit. Each camera broadcasts a closed-circuit signal directly to the headset camera unit of the marksman, giving him literally “eyes in the back of his head.” His headset unit has onboard threat recognition software that allows infrared data to be processed and understood as hostile or non-hostile to the soldier. He can immediately switch to the camera unit that is picking up the “threat signal,” like a fly or a wasp. The effects of this technology alter the biology of the human eye.
On the VAMP, the undercarriage details are red to imitate performance off-road braning systems per the request of the Creative Director at the time who who is an automotive enthusiast.''
Personally, I think this type of info should have been the basis for the PoC filecards. For example, it gives great insight into the Jungle Viper's capabilities and training and also their day-to-day reality. It seems like kids could use this to create a bunch of different stories and scenarios. Just a thought.
OB
