V9:Lamellar and Laminar
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Lamellar and Laminar
This style includes armor that is constructed from numerous metal plates, connected to each other in an overlapping fashion by cord, chain link, or similar methods. Examples may include lorica segmentata, manica, okegawa-dō, anima, and other styles. Unlike Heavy Scale, the plates of this type of armor are firmly connected to each other. Mobility is provided by the small amount of flex and slack in the attachment between the individual plates.
- Is a Tier 6 armor style.
- Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
- Plates must overlap by at least 10%.
- Plates connect directly to each other without any backing for support.
- Metal must at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
- The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
- Aluminum Plates: 16ga (0.051") (1.291mm)
- Steel Plates: 18ga (0.048") (1.214mm)
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
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