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Given how far down in the tech tree Miniature Shield Generator is, and how marginal its utility already is, I'd like to see Motorcycle troops get access to this in their armor slots. Currently, they cap out at Padded Envirosuits. Giving them the possibility of a very-late-game tech to claw back some relevance for that model type would be welcome. Even if they could only use a weaker version of personal shields, it would let them have some relevance aside from scouts/flankers that die as soon as they enter any combat.

Agree, mobile infantry generally is obsolete on arrival due to harsh armor restrictions. I think they both should allow a +1 level in armor: motorycles get combat armor, jetpacks gain normal battledress, and both get the padded+shield later.