V9: Butted Plate

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Butted Plate (Splint, Kikko, etc.)

This style includes armor that consists of numerous metal plates attached to a backing or linked by cord, chain, or by some other method. This armor is often flexible with numerous seams and joints between plates. This armor will deform locally when struck rather than spreading out impact over a large area

• Is a Tier 5 armor style.
• Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
• Plates spaced no more than 0.5" apart.
• Plates must cover at least 75% of the armor.
• Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
• The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
  • Aluminum Plates: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
  • Steel Plates: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
  • For rings and backing materials, consult the Material Thickness chart.

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• Image Gallery
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  Butted Plate Placeholder

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  Splint Placeholder

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  Kikko Placeholder

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  Example 4

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  Example 5

Armor Styles
Tier 1: Cloth/Padded Armor Tier 2: Light Leather · Butcher's Mail / Sharkmail Tier 3: Heavy Leather · Chainmail · Rigid Non-Metal Armor Tier 4: Light Scale Tier 5: Heavy Scale · Butted Plate Tier 6: Lamellar and Laminar · Brigandine · Plate Special: Ambiguous Armor