GATE: Thus The Imperium of Man Fought There

CODEX: Nanosuit variants

"When humanity tried to find solutions for any problems in their body, they created many drugs and cosmetics. Well... You can say we made a lot of things; even our military armour only protects us only to a certain degree. But now, we can even destroy the entire world's population using a single armour." -Fermus-Lieutenant Ecastus.

-Overview-

Nanosuits have become a ubiquitous technology within the vast expanse of the Imperium, permeating all levels of society. They range from the most rudimentary civilian models to the formidable battle armor wielded by the Adeptus Logos, each serving a specific purpose.

These suits exist in a staggering variety of forms, each tailored to different needs and functions. Some don them simply to shield against harm—protecting against burns, injuries, or even as a remedy for diseases. Others embrace them for cosmetic enhancements or practical uses, with innumerable customizations available to suit the wearer's desires.

Within the Imperial military, nanosuits have undergone a vast array of innovations. Each is meticulously designed to adapt to every conceivable battlefield condition, resulting in specialized and elite variations of combat armor. From tactical infantry units to elite shock troops, the versatility of these suits has led to the creation of battle armors with unmatched precision and lethality.

Thus, the nanosuit stands as one of the most adaptable and crucial technological achievements in the Imperium's history, cementing its place as a cornerstone in humanity's survival and expansion.

-History-

At the dawn of the Great Exodus, mankind encountered vast and varied challenges—both environmental perils and the relentless threat of xenos species. This era spurred countless arms manufacturers and designers into a frenzy of innovation, crafting a bewildering array of military equipment. Yet, with it came chaos in production and a lack of standardization. The growing menace of advanced xenos races demanded not just weapons of greater lethality, but a solution to humanity's fragmented armories.

In desperation, they turned to the annals of history, recalling the Age of Terra and the cataclysmic conflicts that scorched Old Earth's surface. Amid the ruins of the Last War, fragmented records hinted at a mythical suit—one capable of adapting to any battlefield condition, an armor that could turn the tides of battle. With this spark of ancient knowledge, the first Phobos armor was forged, resurrecting an age-old legend.

Through the passage of countless ages, humanity's mastery of nanotechnology expanded exponentially. In the era of the Federation, their brilliance reached new heights, creating suits that met every conceivable need—whether for the mundane, the utilitarian, or the ravages of war. But it was during the Dominion War that humanity's dark genius reached its zenith. In the face of the Aeldari's psychic dominance and their terrifying cycle of reincarnation, mankind birthed unthinkable horrors. There were suits crafted in those desperate days, so powerful that when wielded by a potent psyker or a null, they could lay waste to entire solar systems.

But with the rise of the Imperium, many of these forbidden technologies were sealed away, hidden behind layers of bureaucratic classification. The Emperor, in His wisdom, decreed that humanity's technological progress must be tempered, nurtured with care. Lessons were drawn from the devastating conflicts of the Age of a Thousand Empires and the Third Galactic War. The fires of innovation, though necessary, were not to burn unchecked.

Yet, in the shadows, whispers persist. It is said that these forbidden suits—these tools of unimaginable power—are still being refined, advanced in secret. Some within the highest circles of Martian forges and other Imperial research facilities suspect that the latest nanosuits bear traces of this forbidden tech. It is as though the High Lords of Terra, or perhaps the Senatorum Imperialis itself, are preparing to cautiously unseal these ancient horrors, bringing them back into the fold of human progress.