A powersuit, also called power armor, was a type of personal armor that protected an individual from the elements. Powersuits were used by a variety of organizations ranging from militaries to independent explorers. Some powersuits were built to increase the wearer's strength and agility while others served to protect the wearer from blaster bolts. Many companies produced a variety of powersuits with the most popular being Nova-Tech, Corellian Engineering Corporation, and Telgorn Corporation.