Sontaran space armour

Sontaran space armour, identified by Jingo Linx, was the distinctive battle armour which was worn by the Sontarans. Several variants of the space armour existed throughout the Sontarans' long history of war, appearing in varying time periods. (TV: The Time Warrior, HOMEVID: Return of the Sontarans, TV: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky)

Though Sontarans generally wore helmets, some could chose to go without their helmet in what was refered to being "open-skinned". (TV: The Sontaran Stratagem) The helmets of Sontarans of the Special Assault Squad, such as Kaagh, could be automatically retracted into their armour at will. (TV: The Last Sontaran)

A common and most vulnerable feature of Sontaran space armour was the probic vent. At least partially artificial, the probic vent took the form of a small metallic tube entering the back of the Sontaran's neck. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans to feed directly on energy to "recharge" rather than eating. (COMIC: The Betrothal of Sontar) The vent was also a major weakness. A blow to the probic vent could knock Sontarans unconscious or even kill them. (TV: The Time Warrior)

One type of armour resembled a thick and bulky grey space suit. The helmets was dome-shaped and almost featureless except for two eye holes and a small, flat crest running from the forehead to the back of the neck. They generally carried around their rod-like weapon and a translating device. Such suits were worn by Jingo Linx in the 13th century, (TV: The Time Warrior) Field Major Styre and his Marshal in 16087, (TV: The Sontaran Experiment, AUDIO: Wirrn Isle) Sontaran Special Space Service forces who were led by Commander Stor in the invasion of Gallifrey, (TV: The Invasion of Time) and Group Marshal Stike and Major Varl in the 1980s. (TV: The Two Doctors)

Sontaran ship crews wore blue space armour, while Sontarans of the medical and environmental divisions wore green armour. (PROSE: Lords of the Storm)

Other Sontarans had blue, less flexible, armour. Such armour was worn by Sontarans who attempted to participate in the Last Great Time War, (AUDIO: The Sontaran Ordeal, The Eternity Cage) the early 17th century, (GAME: The Gunpowder Plot), the early 21st century, (TV: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky) and the 26th century. (PROSE: The Taking of Chelsea 426) In addition, this type of armour was worn by Strax, who served as a nurse in the Battle of Zaruthstra in 4037. (TV: A Good Man Goes to War)

Sontarans seen in the late 26th century wore armour with red helmets. These Sontarans had an extra part on their helmets that covered the probic vent, offering a defence from attack. (HOMEVID: Return of the Sontarans, PROSE: Shakedown)