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This is a list of armor for Action.
 
  
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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.
  
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== Armor descriptions ==
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||'''Armor'''|||'''Protection'''|||'''Reflex Penalty'''|||'''Size'''|||'''Tech'''|||'''Notes'''
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||Soft Jacket|||1||| |||Medium|||Ancient|||
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||Soft Coveralls|||2||| |||Large|||Ancient|||
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||Cuirass|||3|||-1|||Large|||Ancient|||
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||Bronze Full Armor|||4|||-2|||Large|||Ancient|||
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||Mail Shirt|||2||| |||Small|||Blacksmith|||
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||Piece Metal Armor|||4|||-1|||Large|||Blacksmith|||
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||Plate Mail|||5|||-2|||Large|||Blacksmith|||
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||Breastplate|||3||| |||Medium|||Clockwork|||
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||Half Plate|||4||| |||Large|||Clockwork|||
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||Full Plate|||6|||-2|||Large|||Clockwork|||
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||Flak Jacket|||6||| |||Large|||Combustion|||[[#Static|Static]]
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||Bomb Disposal Suit|||8|||-2|||Large|||Combustion|||[[#Static|Static]]
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||Undercover Vest|||3|||-|||Small|||Electronic|||
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||Bulletproof Vest|||5|||-1|||Medium|||Electronic|||
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||Armored Clothing|||3|||-|||Small|||Fusion|||[[#Slick|Slick]]
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||Ceramic Breastplate|||5|||-|||Medium|||Fusion|||
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||Armored Exoskeleton|||7|||-1|||Large|||Fusion|||
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||Scout Armor|||8|||-1|||Large|||Fusion|||[[#Powered|Powered]]
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||Combat Hardsuit|||10|||-3|||Large|||Fusion|||[[#Powered|Powered]]
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||Assault Hardsuit|||12|||-5|||Large|||Fusion|||[[#Powered|Powered]]
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== Table Key ==
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'''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.
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===Slick===
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The armor does not attract much attention in most cases, even if noticed.
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===Static===
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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.
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===Powered===
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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.
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== Armor Descriptions ==
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===Soft Jacket===
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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.
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===Soft Coveralls===
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Body-covering soft armor.
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===Cuirass===
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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.
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===Bronze Full Armor===
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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.
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===Mail Shirt===
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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.
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===Piece Metal Armor===
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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.
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===Plate Mail===
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Full mail armor rein forced with metal at joints and over the chest; very encumbering.
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===Breastplate===
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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.
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===Half Plate===
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A breastplate with segmented armor covering vital areas of the body.
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===Full Plate===
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A custom-made bodysuit
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===Flak Jacket===
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===Bomb Disposal Suit===
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===Undercover Vest===
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===Bulletproof Vest===
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===Armored Clothing===
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===Ceramic Breastplate===
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===Armored Exoskeleton===
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===Scout Armor===
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===Combat Hardsuit===
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===Assault Hardsuit===

Revision as of 12:23, 3 December 2009

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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

Flak Jacket

Bomb Disposal Suit

Undercover Vest

Bulletproof Vest

Armored Clothing

Ceramic Breastplate

Armored Exoskeleton

Scout Armor

Combat Hardsuit

Assault Hardsuit

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