Icarus Jump Jets



Icarus Jump Jets is an ability available to the Light Assault. It is unlocked and upgrade using Certification Points.

While being activated, Icarus Jump Jets provide a considerable amount of vertical thrust, sending the Light Assault rapidly upwards. Unlike other jump jets, the Light Assault is almost completely unable to move in the horizontal plane while the jump jets are active. In exchange for the incredible vertical thrust of the jump jets, the Icarus' fuel tank is far smaller than other jump jet types, though receives a fuel regeneration speed to compensate.

Unlike most other jump jets, Icarus jets are almost completely unable to slow a Light Assault's falling speed and prevent fall damage unless the soldier is falling very slowly.

The Icarus' fuel tank lasts approximately 1 and a half seconds, and takes up to approximately 8 seconds to refill (4 seconds, at level 5).

The maximum height of these jets is about 20 meters. Upgrading them does not increase the height, but they can be boosted by flight suit.

Jump Jets can be activated by pressing the Jump hotkey ( by default) whilst airborne. Holding the key will provide continuous thrust until fuel runs out or the key is released. Fuel begins recharging immediately after thrust ceases unless the tank is emptied, which will cause a small delay to be incurred first.

Implants
There are a couple of Light Assault oriented implants that can benefit the Icarus Jump Jets, though the scale of these benefits should be taken into consideration when factoring in the paltry size of the jet's fuel tanks.

Aerial Combatant
Icarus Jump Jets are directly affected by the Aerial Combatant implant, which restores a percentage of the Light Assault's fuel tanks whenever he kills an enemy, as well as providing an additional boost on vehicle kills at max level.

Paratrooper
Icarus Jump Jets are directly affected by the Paratrooper implant, which restores a percentage of the Light Assault's fuel tank whenever he receives damage, as well as providing a large reduction in fall damage taken by the Light Assault whenever he reloads his tool at max level.