[quote=@TheUnknowable] Actually, he's wearing the medical suit on the outside of his prison jumpsuit, as evidenced by the fact that he activated a forcefield around his head before boarding the vessel. If the creature inside can cut through nano-tube reinforced polymer, then how did it get trapped in a thin metal locker? Couldn't it cut its way free? Also, shouldn't there be at least some pressure, as the umbilical was at full pressure when he cut the door open? [/quote] [quote=@SimplyJohn] Very sharp and powerful claws, plus those prison jumpsuits are designed for cheap manufacturing rather than defensive capabilities. For centuries the Alliance has used the tried-and-true method of letting prisoners gank each other to control overcrowding in their facilities. There's a rack of standard-pattern shotguns to the left of the airlock, equipped with flechette round ammunition, along with side standard-issue service sidearms (automatic laser pistols with single or rapid-fire functionality.) I'm surprised no-one asked me about these earlier. :) [/quote] He wasn't just wearing a prison jumpsuit. Over it he was wearing what my CS refered to as "carbon nano-tube reinforced polymer weave with a built-in forcefield for the head, to function as an emergency hazmat suit." It would be highly resistant to tearing, cutting, and stabbing, though not blunt force trama, such as concussive damage or broken bones. The metal was weak enough for his to punch through it at 10-15 times normal human strength, so the creature should be able to cut through it if it could cut through such a suit. Also, he only punched the door because the suit would resist tearing by the torn metal of the door. He's not going to risk a tear in his suit when they have no air pressure and its "absolute zero" out there. I'll grab a shotgun, though, and a set of comms gear. No one would have time to put on a space suit, though, with only twenty seconds left, even if it's as easy as getting dressed.