Difference between revisions of "Mesh armour"
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| − | '''Mesh Armour''' is | + | '''Mesh Armour''' is commonly worn by [[Eldar]]. It is formed of tens of thousands of individual pieces of [[thermoplas]] interwoven to produce a dense material resembling reptile scales or chaimail. It becomes momentarily ridged when hit, spreading force across a larger area, thereby reducing the damage. The thermoplas also disperses heat rapidly, giving reasonable protection against energy weapons. |
Mesh armour is primarily used by [[Eldar]] [[Guardians]] and gives a similar level of protection as [[Imperial]] [[Flak Armour]]. | Mesh armour is primarily used by [[Eldar]] [[Guardians]] and gives a similar level of protection as [[Imperial]] [[Flak Armour]]. | ||
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*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]] | *<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]] | ||
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]] | *<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook ]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:08, 8 December 2007
Mesh Armour is commonly worn by Eldar. It is formed of tens of thousands of individual pieces of thermoplas interwoven to produce a dense material resembling reptile scales or chaimail. It becomes momentarily ridged when hit, spreading force across a larger area, thereby reducing the damage. The thermoplas also disperses heat rapidly, giving reasonable protection against energy weapons.
Mesh armour is primarily used by Eldar Guardians and gives a similar level of protection as Imperial Flak Armour.
