V9: Heavy Scale

This page is part of the Official Amtgard V9 Alpha-Playtest Rulebook.

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Scale Armor

This style includes 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 Scalemail.

• 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 be at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
• The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
  • Aluminum: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
  • Steel: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)

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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