V9: Light Scale

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Light Scale

This style includes armor created with numerous small overlapping metal scales secured to each other with rings similar to Chainmail. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. This style is often called 'Scalemail' or Lorica Plumata.

• 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 must appropriately sized for the rings and cannot bend or dent when struck.
• Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
• The standard Material Thickness for the backing is based on the material 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)

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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