V9:Light Scale

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Light Scale

This style includes armor created with overlapping scales secured to each other along one edge using rings or a flexible backing. Scales are individually mobile and are not held into firm contact with the others. Scale armor with rigid or immobile scales is classified as Heavy Scale.

• Is a Tier 4 armor style.
• Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
• Scales must overlap by at least 10%.
• Any backing material must not be visible through the scales.
• Scales must be a metal at least equivalent to Aluminum in density and durability. (2.7g/cm3)
• The standard for Material Thickness is based on the metal used:
  • Aluminum Scales: 18ga (0.040") (1.024mm)
  • Steel Scales: 20ga (0.036") (0.911mm)
  • For rings and backing materials, consult the Material Thickness chart.

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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