Vital Suits, or VS, are robotic suits designed to fight the Akrid. Most VS can be equipped with two weapons, and most can be removed to give you extra firepower while on foot. Not all VS are the same; some are slow, some are fast, some are tough, and some are weak. You also lose T-ENG faster while in a VS than on foot. Actions such as jumping, and thrusting will also drain T-ENG, some make sure you have a good supply before you jump in.
Vital Suit Types
PTX-140/Hardballer- The durable Hardballer is one of the more agile vital suits in the game. It can jump and hover with directional jets to change direction mid-flight. While on the ground, it can boost in one direction to quickly get into or out of a fight. With a VS saw attached to the left arm and two shoulder mounted guns, this VS is an offensive powerhouse.
PTX-40A/Ivan- The cousin of Hardballer, Ivan handles similarly and has the same chainsaw attachment. The only real difference between the two is that Ivan has a white paint job.
GTT-01/Nida- This is the first vital suit you'll find in the game and you'll quickly learn to take a different VS when the option presents itself. Nida is slow and can't do anything other than walk and hop. If it weren't for the added protection and gun mounts, this VS would be edging towards useless.
GTN-A01/Turnable- Turnables are stationary VS. Some Turntables have missile launchers. Others have rockets or chain guns equipped. All of them are deadly. These are found in both the multiplayer game and story mode and always stir up commotion. Once inside, you'll have some protection, though you can be shot out of the seat and the Turntable itself is destructible.