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'''Mesh Armour''' is comprised commonly worn by [[Eldar]]. It is formed of tens of thousands of interwoven metal links (probably individual pieces of [[Thermoplasthermoplas]]<sup>2</sup>) to form a mesh-like structure similar interwoven to produce a dense material resembling reptile's skin<sup>1</sup>scales or chaimail. When struck, the armour It becomes rigidmomentarily ridged when hit, dispersing the impact spreading force across a wider larger area and as such limiting , thereby reducing the damage done<sup>1</sup>. It is effective The thermoplas also disperses heat rapidly, giving reasonable protection against both energy and kinetic weapons and the thermoplas disperses heat very effectively<sup>2</sup>.
Mesh armour is primarily used by [[Eldar]] [[Guardians]] and gives a similar level of protection as [[Imperial]] [[Flak Armour]].
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]]
*[[Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook ]]
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