Deflection Vest

item

A bulky protective vest featuring flexible deflection panels made of impact-resistant synthetic fabric in a matte gray color. It is designed to disperse projectile and energy impacts when worn over standard clothing. The vest provides protection without the bulk of traditional tactical armor.

Category: item
First appears: Book 6 · Ch. 5
Books: 1

The Deflection Vest first appears in Fugitive Telemetry as a practical piece of protective gear that Murderbot adopts during its security work on Preservation Station. While the vest itself remains a single-book item, its introduction marks Murderbot's gradual shift toward accepting protective equipment that balances mobility with safety—reflecting the character's evolving relationship with vulnerability and the need for defense in increasingly complex situations.

Evolution

BOOK 6Fugitive Telemetry
A bulky protective vest featuring flexible deflection panels made of impact-resistant synthetic fabric in a matte gray color. It is designed to disperse projectile and energy impacts when worn over standard clothing. The vest provides protection without the bulk of traditional tactical armor.