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by [[Madin Jackson]]

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'''Editor’s Note:''' This armor is handled quite differently
than the Polyplate Armor found in the back of the
Alpha Dawn Digitally Remastered book, and generally
you should choose which of the two rules you’d like to
use in your game. On the other hand, since they are
quite different yet fairly equally balanced against one
another, it could simply be an additional technology
available to your characters in the Frontier. The
Polyplate armor is an extrapolation of skeinsuits and
albedo suits, while this armor is more an extrapolation
of Knight Hawks Space Suits. Both are equally suited
for Star Frontiers gaming.
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Combat Armor was designed as additional protection for
soldiers in wartime. It has since been adopted by
mercenaries and corporate security for its decrease in
potential casualties. Most Frontier worlds require special
permits for Combat Armor, for private use.

The armor is created by using several strands of plasteel
mynomers, woven together which are then electromagnetically
charged to thicken the mynomers and
tighten the woven material. The mesh is then coated with
a plastic polymer, giving it a hard, plastic shell. The
interior is lined with padded material, allowing the armor
to be worn for extended periods of time in the field, while
still making the wearer comfortable. Combat Armor comes
in three types: Light, Medium and Heavy.
* Light Combat Armor covers the shoulders, torso, abdomen and shins, providing maximum protection to vital areas. Light Combat Armor weighs 7kg and costs 650Cr.
* Medium Combat Armor covers the same areas as Light Combat Armor, but increases the density of the armor, to provide a greater defense. This means, however, that the armor is bulkier. Any character wearing Medium Combat Armor, must subtract 5 from his Dexterity and Reaction Speed tests. Medium Combat Armor weighs 15kg and costs 1,200Cr.
* Heavy Combat Armor covers the shoulders, forearms, torso, abdomen, shins and thighs, providing the greatest defense, short of only Powered Armor and Space Suit Armor. Reinforced Boots and Gauntlets cover the feet and hands. The armor is fairly bulky and any character wearing it must subtract 10 from his Dexterity and Reaction Speed tests. Heavy Combat Armor weighs 25kg and costs 2,000Cr.

==Protection==
Combat Armor will protect a character to some degree
from most weapons. The Weapon vs. Armor charts display
the effect of armor on various weapons. While Combat
armor is effective, it is nowhere near that of space suit
armor and cannot be used in hazardous environments,
where harmful gasses are present.

When Combat Armor has a percentage chance to protect
the wearer, the Character being hit must roll a d100. If
the number rolled is less than or equal to the suit’s
protection percentage, the weapon does not penetrate the
armor (nothing gets hurt, the wearer or the armor). If the
roll is unsuccessful, the weapon has punctured the armor,
but only causes half of its normal damage to the wearer.

==Maintenance==
Combat Armor must be continually repaired, or it will lose
its protection, due to combat wear and tear. After any
combat where the armor was worn, all effective protection
values derived from the tables below will be reduced 5%
unless a Technician character successfully makes a Repair
Machinery roll (only one attempt is possible).

At the end of a mission/adventure, if situations allow, a
weapon shop can repair all damage remaining on the suit
at a cost of 25Cr and one hour per damage percent. Thus
if your suit is damaged to -20%, it will cost (25Cr x 20 =)
500Cr and take 20 hours. Obviously, there is a point at
which you should consider scrapping the armor and
purchasing a new set.

''For example: a character has had five combats during his adventure. He successfully rolled his Repair Machinery skill directly after three of those combats, so he has -10% worth of damage. If he were to get into another combat, his armor would have all of its protection percentages reduced by 10. At the end of the mission, his -10% can be repaired for (25CRx10=) 250Cr, and it will be in their hands for 10 hours.''

{| style="width:300px;"
|+ '''WEAPONS VS. LIGHT ARMOR'''
|- style="color: white; background: navy; font-weight:bold;" align="center"
|Weapon Type ||Effect of Armor
|-
|Blunt Weapons|| 30% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Piercing Weapons|| 30% Protection
|-
|Needlers|| 60% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Sonic Weapons|| 10% Protection
|-
|Bullets|| 30% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Beam Weapons|| 25% Protection
|-
|Fragmentation Grenades|| 20% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Gyrojet Rockets|| 20% Protection
|-
|Electric Sword|| 15% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Vibroknife|| 10% Protection
|-
|Electrostunner|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Shock Gloves|| Full Penetration
|-
|Stunstick|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Tangler Grenades|| Full Penetration
|}

{| style="width:300px;"
|+ '''WEAPONS VS. MEDIUM ARMOR'''
|- style="color: white; background: navy; font-weight:bold;" align="center"
|Weapon Type ||Effect of Armor
|-
|Blunt Weapons|| 50% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Piercing Weapons|| 50% Protection
|-
|Needlers|| No Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Sonic Weapons|| 20% Protection
|-
|Bullets|| 40% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Beam Weapons|| 30% Protection
|-
|Fragmentation Grenades|| 25% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Gyrojet Rockets|| 25% Protection
|-
|Electric Sword|| 20% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Vibroknife|| 20% Protection
|-
|Electrostunner|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Shock Gloves|| Full Penetration
|-
|Stunstick|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Tangler Grenades|| Full Penetration
|}

{| style="width:300px;"
|+ '''WEAPONS VS. HEAVY ARMOR'''
|- style="color: white; background: navy; font-weight:bold;" align="center"
|Weapon Type ||Effect of Armor
|-
|Blunt Weapons|| 60% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Piercing Weapons|| 60% Protection
|-
|Needlers|| No Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Sonic Weapons|| 40% Protection
|-
|Bullets|| 60% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Beam Weapons|| 40% Protection
|-
|Fragmentation Grenades|| 30% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Gyrojet Rockets|| 35% Protection
|-
|Electric Sword|| 25% Protection
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Vibroknife|| 20% Protection
|-
|Electrostunner|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Shock Gloves|| Full Penetration
|-
|Stunstick|| Full Penetration
|- style="background: #eeeeee;"
|Tangler Grenades|| Full Penetration
|}

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'''Editor’s note:''' If the above tables seem cumbersome
in actual play, you can use the following rules instead:

Light Armor: 20% Protection.<br>
Medium Combat Armor: 40% Protection.<br>
Heavy Combat Armor: 60% Protection.<br>

Versus Needlers: x2 Protection rating.<br>
Versus Sonic/Beam: x1/2 Protection rating.<br>
Versus shock, stun, or tangler effects: No protection.<br>
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