Tactical support armor (also known as tac-support armor or simply "tac armor") was developed by Crucis Diversified Industries as an intermediate armor solution for law enforcement agencies and security providers.  The average "cop" or "guard" often requires more protection than an armored vest or body armor in threat situations, but full-blown security armor is heavy, restrictive, and simply "overkill" 90% of the time.

While security armor is only engineered to be worn for relatively short periods of time, tac armor can be worn for extended periods without heat build up, restriction, and general discomfort.  The comfort afforded by this armor does not come at the cost of protection, though.  Tac armor utilizes the latest in dispersive Araflex VII weaves, yielding an armor system that provides superior stopping power and impact resistance.

Tactical support armor consists of a wrap-around torso piece and separate pieces for the upper arms and legs.  These armor pieces are constructed in a layered fashion.  The bottom layer (which rests against the body) is a porous, spongy material.  The Araflex weave rests on top of this, and a bulky energy-dispersive layer rests on the outermost surface.  Although this armor system does not restrict movement, it is extremely bulky by conventional standards.  Tac armor cannot be concealed or layered with other armor pieces.
 

[Very solid protection for a very reasonable price.  This seems a little too good to be true, if you ask me.]

UART

[Remember one very important point -- you can't conceal tac armor, regardless of how hard you may try.  It's bulky stuff, and that's how they've managed to get away with so much protection without excessive weight or cost.  For Lone Star, concealability isn't nearly as much of a concern as it is for the average shadowrunner.  If you put this stuff on, you're announcing to the world that you're ready to rock and roll.]

StoneWall