Bwahaha. Provided by S/E. Just as I said in my post. S/E providing the armor is certainly something that helps the sponsor of runs get people to go. It's also why so many people who aren't pursuing relic weapons vanish not long after completing their armor sets, if that was their main enticement.
p.s. - if I hire you for a job and pay you with someone else's money, what is my net cost for your labor?