Cthulhu wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:30 pm
Bodybuilders were just an example anyway, and an extreme one, too. Besides, I also asked about the weight of the equipment and weapons, precisely because of this. If the blasters are rather light and do not have much recoil, then they shouldn't lead to a significant muscle buildup. But, it's not particularly relevant to the story, so let's shelve it.
Well, if you take a purely physiological approach ... The severity of the equipment worn is determined by the strength and endurance, first of all, of the back. Since the loroi +- are adequate for humans, the wearable weight should be in the range of 35-50 kg. Combat, according to the standards - 15-20 kg.
Yes, technology affects these boundaries, but without a full-fledged exoskeleton or exosuit - quite insignificantly.
The weight of hand weapons is determined by the strength of the hands and for non-mounted weapons is up to 7-8 kg in equipped form. Semi-mounted weapons are in the range of 10-15 kg. Easel portable weapons must either be collapsible or not exceed a weight of 40-50 kg, otherwise the gun crew simply will not carry it away.
These are approximate military standards in terms of weight, based on the need for a fighter to carry weapons, ammunition and equipment along with protection throughout the clash, while maintaining a balance of mobility and firepower. Since Loroy are very similar to people, their weight norms should be similar.
As for the development of muscles .... The modern soldier does not need strong muscles, he needs enduring muscles. However, even strong muscles are actually not very prominent and protruding ... In general, Loroi almost certainly does not have significant external muscles. Because it makes no sense for them, in addition, they are also women, and no matter how many women you roughen up, you will not achieve a result comparable to men. In addition to purely biochemical parameters (the hormonal background is different), they have a different mechanism for building muscle mass.