Steel Suits (Earth-Prime)

Steel Suits, or the Citizen Steel Suits, are a series of protective suit used by Nate Heywood as Steel, and his android counterpart as Citizen Steel.

Becoming Steel
In 2017, prior to the Dominator Invasion, Nate Heywood acquired superhuman abilities from the Biomolecular Enhancer and was able to cover his skin with a steel coating. Hoping to honor his grandfather, Henry Heywood, Commander Steel, Heywood donned a costume similar to his grandfather's and began operating as "Steel", and a field member of the Legends of Tomorrow.

As Steel, Heywood wore the suit in battle against a series of adversaries, including time-travelling Nazi clones, Neron and the Encores. Heywood also wore the suit in commercials, after the Battle of Heyworld began a global phenomenon. Unfortunately, the suit was later destroyed alongside the rest of the Waverider when Bishop went back in time seeking revenge.

Citizen Steel
When Gideon created her own team of Legends including an android replica of Heywood. With an altered physique, Gideon created a replica of the original Steel Suit and Heywood began operating as "Citizen Steel".

Possible Future
In 2049, Heywood, despite losing his powers decades prior, was seen in the field with his costume and operating as Steel once more.

Functions

 * Advanced Durability: Being an extra layer of protection for its users, the Steel Suit is capable of withstanding both standard firearms and advanced ones from distant future.

Former Functions

 * Identity Concealment: The original design of the suit included a red helmet, which covered most of Heywood's face. However, by the time of the Nazi Invasion, he had abandoned the helmet and no longer wore it in the field.