The character is shown to absorb significant damage to his body, from cuts, fire, and throwing stars, but still emerges largely unscathed.
While the off-roaders are tough, they cannot absorb unlimited damage.
But the Manty had to be hurt at least as badly, and she was smaller, less able to absorb damage.
The sides of the ship could be as thick as 25 inches, and were able to absorb substantial damage.
The synthecon provided the ability to absorb physical damage without harm, using the kinetic energy to increase their strength to superhuman levels.
But those monsters could absorb so much damage it was almost pointless.
One could use boarding action cards to enhance the attacks or to just absorb damage.
As can be expected, battleships are more likely to absorb damage successfully than smaller ships.
Tanks hold off particularly aggressive enemies and absorb damage, effectively shielding weaker allies from attack.
The player character is equipped with a recharging energy shield that absorbs damage from weapons fire and impacts.