The Akkadi Armored Depthsuit, described as 'stripped-down military power armor' also has -10 Evasion. It's one of the reasons the Janeria fight is as difficult as it is. Two of the three classes really don't want to be wearing it, but it's required to get into the Generator room.Also, the name itself implies that there are better "factory-made" power armors available later in the game. I haven't heard anything to give credence to that implication. If the RPA were the way it is with the ability to either upgade it or trade up, then I could see why it exists. As-is, I just hit the gym until I can carry "Power Armor" weapons without it.
Granted 'stripped-down' gives some wiggle room for the future, but I think some degree of Evasion penalty is inevitable to distinguish it from other types of armor. Personally, I'd prefer Power Armor keep it's own penalty but negate the penalties of Power Armor weapons, at least. Maybe other equipment as well. What's the point, otherwise?
As it stands, you just get up to 40 Physique or take Bigger Guns if you're a Mercenary to get the main benefit without any of the penalty. Feruze's Tranquilizer is likely (partially) meant to negate the 40 Physique strategy, but I don't see that kind of countermeasure being common.
Also, see above for just how ridiculously you could stack -Evasion if you wanted. (I was editing while you were posting.)
On a completely different subject: Why can't the Jumper Spacesuit be used for Spacewalks on Zeng Shi?
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