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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. For the more flexible armor with scales attached in a chain weave, see [[V9: Scalemail| Scalemail]].
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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.
 
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 5]] armor style.
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*Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
 
*Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
 
*The backing material must not be visible through the scales.
 
*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)
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*Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
*The standard for [[V9: Armor Rating Modifiers#Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] is based on the metal used:
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*The standard for [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] is based on the metal used:
**Aluminum: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
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**Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm)
**Steel: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
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**Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm)
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**For rings and backing materials, consult the [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] chart.
 
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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
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
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