The armor is propelled and assembled by supernatural power of some sort, or teleported in/assembled on the spot by Nanomachines.

Raiden: Why won't you die?! Senator Armstrong: Nanomachines, son. They harden in response to physical trauma. You can't hurt me Jack!

No time to wait? Critics complaining about the pacing? Use one of these "Instant" tropes and get the awesomeness you need right now!

Excalibur's true power grants Sonic a new suit of armor complete with transformation sequence. Example of: Instant Armor play

The Instant Costume Change is an ability of Super Hero characters to change from their street clothes into their hero costumes, well, instantly.

However, it's more of an Emergency Weapon, as it is significantly less powerful than the regular armour, and apparently only mounts the palm repulsors for ...

Using Elemental Powers to create Instant Armor. If it shows up in video games, expect Elemental Rock-Paper-Scissors to be in full play.

Instant Armor: Armor that can be spawned out of thin air with magic or technology. Kevlard: Fat as body armor. Knight in Shining Armor: A knight who keeps his ...

The Instant Awesome: Just Add Mecha! trope as used in popular culture. Simply put, this is when a work is not about Mecha, but throws one or more in at some ...

Powered Armor is a Sci Fi version of the iconic medieval plate armor, frequently used by Space Marines.