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− | This style includes [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] created with many overlapping metal plates secured to each other by a chain weave. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. | + | This style includes [[V9: Worn Armor| armor]] created with many overlapping metal plates secured to each other by a chain weave. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. For the more rigid armor with scales secured to a backing, see [[V9: Scale Armor| Scale Armor]]. |
*Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 4]] armor style. | *Is a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier 4]] armor style. |
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Scalemail
This style includes armor created with many overlapping metal plates secured to each other by a chain weave. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. For the more rigid armor with scales secured to a backing, see Scale Armor.
- Is a Tier 4 armor style.
- Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
- Metal must be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
- Scales can be an size so long as they create a solid surface of overlapping scales.
- Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
- The standard Material Thickness for rings is based on the metal used:
- Aluminum Round Rings: 16awg (0.051") (1.290mm)
- Aluminum Flat Rings: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
- Steel Round Rings: 18awg (0.040") (1.024mm)
- Steel Flat Rings: 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