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| − | This style includes [[V9: | + | This style includes [[V9: Physical Armor| armor]] created with overlapping scales secured to each other along one edge using rings or a flexible backing. Scales are individually mobile and are not held into firm contact with the others. Scale armor with rigid or immobile scales is classified as [[V9: Heavy Scale| Heavy Scale]]. |
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 4]] armor style. | *Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 4]] armor style. | ||
*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]]. | *Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]]. | ||
*Scales must overlap by at least 10%. | *Scales must overlap by at least 10%. | ||
| + | *Any backing material must not be visible through the scales. | ||
*Scales must be a metal at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3) | *Scales must be a metal at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3) | ||
| − | *The standard for [[V9: | + | *The standard for [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] is based on the metal used: |
**Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm) | **Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm) | ||
**Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm) | **Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm) | ||
| − | **For rings and backing materials, consult the [[V9: | + | **For rings and backing materials, consult the [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] chart. |
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Light Scale
This style includes armor created with overlapping scales secured to each other along one edge using rings or a flexible backing. Scales are individually mobile and are not held into firm contact with the others. Scale armor with rigid or immobile scales is classified as Heavy Scale.
- Is a Tier 4 armor style.
- Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
- Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
- Any backing material must not be visible through the scales.
- Scales must be a metal 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.
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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
