CS-3a body armor

	For the similarly named outfit in Call of Pripyat, see CS-3a body armor (Call of Pripyat).

This body armor was designed for conducting search operations in areas of low anomalous activity. Its higher quality materials result in greater durability. Includes a container capable of holding one artifact.
― In-game description

The CS-3a body armor is the standard outfit for Clear Sky members in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.

Overview[]

This basic outfit consists of a jacket with a sky-blue/white camouflage pattern with a hood drawn over the head, a black cowl, a tactical vest, grey pants, kneepads and hiking boots.

It was designed for conducting search operations in areas of low anomalous activity. Its higher quality materials result in greater durability. Includes a container capable of holding one artifact.

It is used by Clear Sky scouts and command.

Appearances[]

Clear Sky[]

It is the best suit the player can acquire for free in the Swamps, definitely superior to the Leather jacket and Bandit jacket. That being said, this suit still offers very low protection in all categories, and is unable to stop even pistol bullets. This suit is nearly as terrible as the PS5-M "Universal Protection", however this suit weighs less and comes with an artifact container.

Acquisition[]

The CS-3a body armor is sold by Docent Suslov. It is also rewarded to the player for capturing the Machine yard from the Renegades.

Upgrades[]

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive.


Kevlar body armor (2100 RU) Kevlar body armor Kevlar plates are inserted into body armor for extra protection. Relief vest (2100 RU) Max weight +5 kg A relief vest makes it easier to carry one's load by redistributing the weight.	Kevlar body armor (3150 RU) Kevlar body armor Kevlar plates are inserted into body armor for extra protection. Relief backpack (3150 RU) Max weight +10 kg Special straps make this backpack easier to carry, allowing for heavier loads.
Hard leather inserts (2100 RU) Integrity +30% Soften bullet impact somewhat. Tarpaulin bodysuit (2100 RU) Thermo-electrical protection +20% Provides decent protection from fire and electricity.
Double-layer body armor (2100 RU) Durability +50% Even if one layer of armor is damaged, the second one will still provide adequate protection. Special coating (2100 RU) Thermo-electrical protection +20% This coating, based on a special solution made from materials found in the Zone, protects against fire and electrical anomalies.	Synthetic thickener (3150 RU) Integrity +50% This thickening fabric, placed under the body armor, acts to effectively reduce damage. Active filters (3150 RU) Radiochemical protection +50% Use a more efficient filtering system.
Night vision device (2100 RU) Night vision First-generation night vision device. Gas mask (2100 RU) Radiochemical protection +50% This gas mask serves as one's primary protection from radioactive dust and noxious chemicals.
Artifact container (2100 RU) Artifact container Container for wearing additional artifacts.	Artifact container (2100 RU) Artifact container Container for wearing additional artifacts.

Development[]

SCS Clear Sky Concept Art 2 — The original look of the armour.

The original design for the armour was quite different. Instead of the tactical vest, it had a sort of a tactical "apron", wrapped around the front of the user, a carrying bag and a shoulder-mounted AKM type 2 bayonet (likely Romanian). This model was present in the E3 presentation and has been recovered from the game files for use in Clear Sky.