Armor (Action)
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| Heroic Action Role-Play |
Armor in action is something of an oddity, depending on genre. The benefits offered by armor are often dubious, and it attracts undue attention in many places, more so than weapons. It is also possible to bypass armor in various ways. Still, where appropriate, armor can be a great defensive asset, especially against masses of mooks.
| Armor | Protection | Reflex Penalty | Size | Tech | Notes |
| Soft Jacket | 1 | Medium | Ancient | ||
| Soft Coveralls | 2 | Large | Ancient | ||
| Cuirass | 3 | -1 | Large | Ancient | |
| Bronze Full Armor | 4 | -2 | Large | Ancient | |
| Mail Shirt | 2 | Small | Blacksmith | ||
| Piece Metal Armor | 4 | -1 | Large | Blacksmith | |
| Plate Mail | 5 | -2 | Large | Blacksmith | |
| Breastplate | 3 | Medium | Clockwork | ||
| Half Plate | 4 | Large | Clockwork | ||
| Full Plate | 6 | -2 | Large | Clockwork | |
| Flak Jacket | 6 | Large | Combustion | Static | |
| Bomb Disposal Suit | 8 | -2 | Large | Combustion | Static |
| Undercover Vest | 3 | - | Small | Electronic | |
| Bulletproof Vest | 5 | -1 | Medium | Electronic | |
| Armored Clothing | 3 | - | Small | Fusion | Slick |
| Ceramic Breastplate | 5 | - | Medium | Fusion | |
| Armored Exoskeleton | 7 | -1 | Large | Fusion | |
| Scout Armor | 8 | -1 | Large | Fusion | Powered |
| Combat Hardsuit | 10 | -3 | Large | Fusion | Powered |
| Assault Hardsuit | 12 | -5 | Large | Fusion | Powered |
Table Key
Size of armor is more an indication of concealability than actual size; armor are larger than weapons of the corresponding size. Small armor can be worn under street clothes. Medium armor can be hidden with a coverall or trenchcoat, Large armor is generally unconcealable.
Slick
The armor does not attract much attention in most cases, even if noticed.
Static
The armor is not made for moving around quickly. You may not take a move as a part of a basic action when wearing this type of armor.
Powered
The armor has servo-motors powering it, directed by sensors inside the armor so that it matches body movement. If the power fails, the armor turns rigid and it is generally time for emergency escape. If the control uints are overidden remotely, you are in deep trouble.
Armor Descriptions
Soft Jacket
A jacket or partial armor made of leather or padded cloth, like heavy furs or leather. A modern version could be a flotation vest or heavy leather jacket.
Soft Coveralls
Body-covering soft armor.
Cuirass
A hardened breastplate of boiled leather, hardened linen, or soft metal like bronze. Often worn with arm and leg bracers. Modern equivalents include protective sportswear made from plastic or cork.
Bronze Full Armor
An all-encompassing suit of soft metal armor, very heavy and clunky. Extremely expsensive for its time. Modern protective wear made for goalies in ice hockey and similar heavy protective wear fall in this category.
Mail Shirt
A soft shirt made of mail rings expertly forged into a fine mesh. This armor remains popular for a long time, worn under outer clothes. As military armor, it is considered second rank at best.
Piece Metal Armor
Either a full coat of mail, a mail long shirt called a hauberk, or composite armor like scale mail or the Roman the Lorica Segmentata. Affordable military-grade armor.
Plate Mail
Full mail armor rein forced with metal at joints and over the chest; very encumbering.
Breastplate
A metal breastplate protecting the vital organs, often worn with bracers and a helmet. The basic armor of its time, it replaced mail in the military.
Half Plate
A breastplate with segmented armor covering vital areas of the body.
Full Plate
A custom-made bodysuit