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Anyways, Imperial Mesh Armour or simply known as just Mesh Armour, is a type of Imperial armour, that is constructed from tiny metal rings (Specifically, tiny cells of bonded thermoplas) that are linked together kind of like real world [[Chainmail]]. The resultant mesh is light but very strong and can be fashioned into garments or used as a protective lining. However, like their Eldar counterparts, mesh absorbs physical blows or heat energy by becoming momentarily solid, effectively absorbing the energy of an attack to switch from one morphic state to another. So the idea is basically the same despite their different origins, just that the Eldar one is infinitely more sophisticated. Repeated hits to the same area will tend to erode this effect and reduce the protective value of the mesh. When Mesh Armour is worn in large quantities, however, it can become extremely heavy. | Anyways, Imperial Mesh Armour or simply known as just Mesh Armour, is a type of Imperial armour, that is constructed from tiny metal rings (Specifically, tiny cells of bonded thermoplas) that are linked together kind of like real world [[Chainmail]]. The resultant mesh is light but very strong and can be fashioned into garments or used as a protective lining. However, like their Eldar counterparts, mesh absorbs physical blows or heat energy by becoming momentarily solid, effectively absorbing the energy of an attack to switch from one morphic state to another. So the idea is basically the same despite their different origins, just that the Eldar one is infinitely more sophisticated. Repeated hits to the same area will tend to erode this effect and reduce the protective value of the mesh. When Mesh Armour is worn in large quantities, however, it can become extremely heavy. | ||
Pound for pound, it offers more protection than [[Flak Armour]], without sacrificing any of the wearer's mobility. As expected from ''anything'' coming from [[Necromunda]], that shit is just all-round better than what the [[Imperial Guard]] usually carry. However, since Necromunda seems to be the only ones capable of producing this, it is unlikely the wider [[ | Pound for pound, it offers more protection than [[Flak Armour]], without sacrificing any of the wearer's mobility. As expected from ''anything'' coming from [[Necromunda]], that shit is just all-round better than what the [[Imperial Guard]] usually carry. However, since Necromunda seems to be the only ones capable of producing this, it is unlikely the wider [[Administratum]] would ever equip every Guardsmen with Mesh Armour since it would overstress the world's supply capabilities as demand would skyrocket. As such, it is only used by the rich gang members of Necromunda, the Necromundan Guard regiment and a few wealthy individuals like [[Rogue Traders]]. Of the Necromundan Clan Houses, [[House Van Saar]] - to no one's surprise - are the biggest users of this. | ||
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Revision as of 09:24, 31 December 2022
For the Eldar version, see here: Mesh Armour
Despite sharing the same name, Imperial Mesh Armour should not be confused with Eldar Mesh Armour as they have absolutely no relations with one another. Nevertheless, their functions are confusingly quite similar, more can be read below.
Overview
Anyways, Imperial Mesh Armour or simply known as just Mesh Armour, is a type of Imperial armour, that is constructed from tiny metal rings (Specifically, tiny cells of bonded thermoplas) that are linked together kind of like real world Chainmail. The resultant mesh is light but very strong and can be fashioned into garments or used as a protective lining. However, like their Eldar counterparts, mesh absorbs physical blows or heat energy by becoming momentarily solid, effectively absorbing the energy of an attack to switch from one morphic state to another. So the idea is basically the same despite their different origins, just that the Eldar one is infinitely more sophisticated. Repeated hits to the same area will tend to erode this effect and reduce the protective value of the mesh. When Mesh Armour is worn in large quantities, however, it can become extremely heavy.
Pound for pound, it offers more protection than Flak Armour, without sacrificing any of the wearer's mobility. As expected from anything coming from Necromunda, that shit is just all-round better than what the Imperial Guard usually carry. However, since Necromunda seems to be the only ones capable of producing this, it is unlikely the wider Administratum would ever equip every Guardsmen with Mesh Armour since it would overstress the world's supply capabilities as demand would skyrocket. As such, it is only used by the rich gang members of Necromunda, the Necromundan Guard regiment and a few wealthy individuals like Rogue Traders. Of the Necromundan Clan Houses, House Van Saar - to no one's surprise - are the biggest users of this.