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− | + | This style includes [[V9: Physical Armor| armor]] created with overlapping scales secured to each other along one edge against a backing to create a rigid shell rather than individually mobile scales. Scale armor with loose scales is classified as [[V9: Light Scale| Light Scale]]. | |
− | + | *Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 5]] armor style. | |
− | + | *Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]]. | |
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*Scales must overlap by at least 10%. | *Scales must overlap by at least 10%. | ||
− | *The backing must not be visible through the scales. | + | *The backing material must not be visible through the scales. |
− | + | *Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3) | |
− | + | *The standard for [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] is based on the metal used: | |
− | * | + | **Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm) |
− | * | + | **Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm) |
− | + | **For rings and backing materials, consult the [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] chart. | |
+ | <br clear=all></onlyinclude><br><br> | ||
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+ | <gallery mode="slideshow" showthumbnails caption="Image Gallery"> | ||
+ | File:Armor-Scale.jpg|Placeholder Example | ||
+ | File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 2 | ||
+ | File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 3 | ||
+ | File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 4 | ||
+ | File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 5 | ||
+ | </gallery><br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:13, 8 February 2024
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- These rules are currently in Open Alpha Playtest. See the Playtest Disclaimer for more details.
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Heavy Scale
This style includes armor created with overlapping scales secured to each other along one edge against a backing to create a rigid shell rather than individually mobile scales. Scale armor with loose scales is classified as Light Scale.
- 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 at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
- The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
- Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm)
- Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm)
- For rings and backing materials, consult the Material Thickness chart.
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