Powered Armor (U) (STR)

This skill can’t be used untrained.

This specialty skill allows a hero to improve his proficiency with powered combat armor, becoming able to efficiently employ the strength enhancements built into powered armor. A character with this skill at rank 1, 2, or 3 is allowed to reduce the action check and Dexterity resistance modifier penalty associated with combat armor (not powered armor) by 1 additional step.