crimzontearz wrote...
at least the soldier in the second pic has a Ballistic Vest, not to mention that, by your logic, no asari should wear heavy armor
Just stop. Armor style is probably based on training and preference. MOST asari don't wear heavy armor.
The commando's wear leather vacuum friendly outfits:

And tight hard suits:

But ultimately it comes down to personal choice.

Also, a Jacket, technically, does not have Kinetic barriers, not it is sealed, nor it has a medical VI and medigel. Nor it can be sealed.
And you know this how? I seem to remember Jacob and Samara having kinetic barriers in the game. In fact, I remember Shepard attending a party for Donovan Hock, and having a kinetic barrier, despite no armor at the time. It is likely that the barrier is maintained by a fairly slim generator that can be small enough to wear inside of normal clothes.
Also, his reasonong does not really make sense given the fact that we KNOW that ingame Ashley's shields WILL fail and she WILL be hit by bullets in spite of her "enhanced mobility while wearing the jacket"
I never said otherwise. I never
EVER said that. I am saying that being able to be a smaller and faster target is a incredibly valuable trait on the battle field. It is the reason why throughout history, despite the popularity of guns and alienation from melee weapons, soldiers have worn less and less. I have history on my side.