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==Military==
Acreage boasts a strong military culture, leading to regular tithes of men to the [[Imperial Guard]] and several unique patterns of weapons and armour. This includes Though they typically rely on medieval and black powder weaponry, the artisans and weaponsmiths of Acreage have also created weapons such as the [[Lightning Chain|Lightning Chains]] and [[Lightning Gauntlets]], weapons that . These armaments take advantage of a unique alloy found only on Acreage, which stores kinetic energy and discharges it in the form of blue, electrical sparks when swung with sufficient force. These, along with more common medieval and black powder weapons make up the majority of weaponry on Acreage, though Additionally some off-worlders and more elite guardsmen, like Olrankan's Plumes , have access to better more advanced solid projectiles projectile weaponry and flak armour.{{Fn|3a}}
Acreage styles of armour tends be primitive. Most notably the planet is known for producing bucklers with small metal spikes lining the rim, to turn the shields into deadly throwing weapons and '''Silkmail'''. Silkmail is a fine chainmail typically purchased by nobles and off-world collectors, renowned for its light weight and comfort.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|3b}}