Medium Manipulators (Patreon)

More conceptual art for the Roan RPG. I have already done drawings for light and heavy manipulators that the ponies can use in the game, but I needed to finish the drawings for the medium manipulators.

       The medium manipulators proved to be something of a challenge since they have to be more substantial than the light version, but not as massive as the full body exoskeleton of the heavy unit. It fits into a niche between the two other units but I wanted to make certain they would not be mistaken for either the light or heavy model.

       I wanted the unit have more strength than the light manipulator, but I didn't want it nearly as bulky as the heavy. However it need to provide some bracing, support, and protection to the wearer. Finally it dawned on me that what I was looking for was an equivalent of the orthopedic braces they will give individuals who have sustained injuries to their knees or ankles. Except in this case the bracing is there to help keep the accident from happening in the first place.

       Now you won't be galloping around with these things on because they are not light but you can probably trot wearing them. Also since they have thick soles you'd want to wear boots on your hind legs with a slight platforms to them to make all your legs the same length. Besides the medium manipulators are meant to be worn around places wear steel-toe shoes would be appropriate anyways.