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| − | This style includes [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] created with many overlapping metal plates secured against a backing along only one edge. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. | + | This style includes [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] created with many overlapping metal plates secured against a backing along only one edge. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. For the more flexible armor with scales attached in a chain weave, see [[V9: Scalemail| Scalemail]]. |
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 5]] armor style. | *Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 5]] armor style. | ||
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Scale Armor
This style includes armor created with many overlapping metal plates secured against a backing along only one edge. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. For the more flexible armor with scales attached in a chain weave, see Scalemail.
- Is a Tier 5 armor style.
- Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
- Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
- The backing material must not be visible through the scales.
- Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
- The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
- Aluminum: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
- Steel: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
- Image Gallery
Placeholder Example
Example 2
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Example 4
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
Physical Armor Gameplay Rules · Construction Rules · Rating Armor & Calculating Armor Points · Armor Styles
Armor General Rules · Natural Armor · Physical Armor
Equipment Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
