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This style includes [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] that is constructed from numerous metal plates, connected to each other in an overlapping fashion by cord, chain link, or similar methods. Unlike [[V9: Heavy Scale| Heavy Scale]], the plates of this type of armor are firmly connected to each other in such a way that they resist penetration. Mobility is provided by the small amount of flex and slack in the attachment between the individual plates.  
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This style includes [[V9: Physical Armor| armor]] that is constructed from numerous metal plates, connected to each other in an overlapping fashion by cord, chain link, or similar methods. Examples may include lorica segmentata, manica, okegawa-dō, anima, and other styles. Unlike [[V9: Heavy Scale| Heavy Scale]], the plates of this type of armor are firmly connected to each other. Mobility is provided by the small amount of flex and slack in the attachment between the individual plates.  
  
 
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 6]] armor style.
 
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 6]] armor style.
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*Plates connect directly to each other without any backing for support.
 
*Plates connect directly to each other without any backing for support.
 
*Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
 
*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 Plates: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
 
**Aluminum Plates: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
 
**Steel Plates: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
 
**Steel Plates: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)

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Lamellar and Laminar

This style includes armor that is constructed from numerous metal plates, connected to each other in an overlapping fashion by cord, chain link, or similar methods. Examples may include lorica segmentata, manica, okegawa-dō, anima, and other styles. Unlike Heavy Scale, the plates of this type of armor are firmly connected to each other. Mobility is provided by the small amount of flex and slack in the attachment between the individual plates.

  • Is a Tier 6 armor style.
  • Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
  • Plates must overlap by at least 10%.
  • Plates connect directly to each other without any backing for support.
  • 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
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