REDCAM

REDCAM (short for REactive Disruptive CAMouflage) is a form of active camouflage used by the Transnational Aerospace Security Alliance (TASA) in the early 24th Century. REDCAM is mostly used on TASA Marine Corps' armor while deployed. Occasionally it is used on equipment or vehicles involved in covert operations.
REDCAM consists of an array of fist-sized hexagonal cells which appear as a neutral gray when turned off. In between each cell is a light sensor to collect light and color data. When in active mode, the REDCAM system uses the sensor data to adapt to the environment. REDCAM cells will mimic the average color on the opposite side of each cell, resulting in highly-effective camouflage at a distance.
REDCAM requires a considerable amount of processing power from an armored suit's onboard computer and can quickly drain a battery pack if running continuously for 12 or more hours. To conserve power, REDCAM can be preset to a static pattern "snapshot" or a pre-programmed color scheme. In some environments, REDCAM suits are required to be placed into "safety" mode, where bands of REDCAM cells are turned to a bright fluorescent color to make the wearer easier to spot (essentially the opposite of what is expected of a smart camouflage system).
There are three main varieties of REDCAM:
REDCAM - The baseline variant REDCAMM - REDCAM Mars variant. Cells are slightly smaller, improving camouflage effectiveness. Functions identically to REDCAM, but the neutral offline color is tailored to Mars' color palate. REDCAM-X - REDCAM eXperimental variant. Cells are 1 inch in diameter, offering a vastly improved camouflage system. REDCAM-X is currently only available to TASA Joint Special Operations Command units. The smaller cell size allows REDCAM-X to be applied to rigid textiles, allowing more camouflage options (E.g. Ghillie Suits and Sniper Blankets)