V9: Light Scale

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Light Scale

This style includes armor created with numerous light metal scales, secured to each other with rings in a similar fashion to Chainmail. Individual scales are not held into firm contact with the others. This style is also known as "Scalemail" or Lorica Plumata.

• Is a Tier 4 armor style.
• Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
• Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
• 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 Light Scales: 20ga (0.032") (0.812mm)
  • Steel Light Scales: 22ga (0.030") (0.759mm)
  • 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