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<onlyinclude>=====<u><big>[[V9: Brigandine| Brigandine]]</big></u>=====
This [[V9: armor]] is constructed from numerous shaped and fitted metal plates solidly connected along a supporting shell of heavy cloth (such as canvas, denim, or velvet) in such a way that when worn all plates are held together firmly and follow the general contours of the body.
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This style includes [[V9: Physical Armor| armor]] that is constructed from numerous shaped and fitted metal plates solidly connected along a supporting shell of heavy cloth (such as canvas, denim, or velvet) in such a way that when worn all plates are held together firmly and follow the general contours of the body. The plates are typically placed on the inside of the shell, presenting only fabric and rivets to the observer for a very clean and customizable appearance.
  
'''Requirements:'''
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*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 6]] armor style.
*Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
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*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
**If Aluminum - 1mm / 0.040” / 18ga
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*75% of plates must overlap by at least 10% of their surface.
**If Steel - 0.9mm / 0.036” / 20ga
 
*75% of plates must overlap by at least 5% of their surface area.
 
 
*Plates need only be attached along one edge but must be held firmly against each other when the armor is worn.
 
*Plates need only be attached along one edge but must be held firmly against each other when the armor is worn.
 
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*Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
'''Examples of [[V9: Armor Rating Modifiers#Superior Construction|Superior Construction]] include, but are not limited to:'''
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*The standard for [[V9: Material Thickness|Material Thickness]] is based on the metal used:
*Heavy Metal: Steel, Bronze, and similar density metals.
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**Aluminum Plates: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
*Thicker Material: At least 1.3mm / 0.051” / 16ga
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**Steel Plates: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
*Greater Overlap: 75% of Plates overlap by at least 25% of their surface area.
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*Large Plates: At least 50% of the surface area of the armor is protected by individual large plates rather than numerous smaller plates. Each large plate must be at least 10% of the total size of the [[V9: hit location| hit location]].</onlyinclude>
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File:Armor-Brigandine.jpg|Placeholder Example
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Brigandine

This style includes armor that is constructed from numerous shaped and fitted metal plates solidly connected along a supporting shell of heavy cloth (such as canvas, denim, or velvet) in such a way that when worn all plates are held together firmly and follow the general contours of the body. The plates are typically placed on the inside of the shell, presenting only fabric and rivets to the observer for a very clean and customizable appearance.

  • Is a Tier 6 armor style.
  • Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
  • 75% of plates must overlap by at least 10% of their surface.
  • Plates need only be attached along one edge but must be held firmly against each other when the armor is worn.
  • 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)






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
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary