Mandalorian Legend

M A N D A L O R I A N
C U I R A S S

Example model. Appearance is heavily variable.
"The armor of a Mandalorian is their most trusted ally."
- Text of ancient Mandalorian metallurgy script
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a standard armor set for the Mandalorian Enclave.
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- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Kayat'rade Forges
- Affiliation: The Mandalorian Enclave
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Mandalorian Enclave Standard Cuirass
- Modularity:
- Appearance [Heraldry, Color Scheme, etc.]
- Equipment Configurations
- Backplate Mount
- Production: Minor
- Material:
- Composite Alloy Plating
- Reflec Coating
- Synth-Hide Gloves
- Thermal Gel Underplating
- Duraplast Reinforcement Plating
- Norris Root Dye
- Armorweave Bodyglove
- Plastoceramic Plating
- Composite Alloy Plating
- Classification: Armor Set
- Weight: Average
- Resistances:
- Energy: Very High
- Kinetic: High
- Concussive: Average
- EMP/Ion: High
- Electrical: High
- Lightsabers: Average
- Extreme Elemental: Average
- The Force: Average
- Chemical: Very Low
- Biological: Very Low
- Structural
- Multilayer-composite Bodysuit, Atmospheric and Pressure-sealed
- Layer I - Plastoceramic Plating [Disperse Kinetic Impact]
- Layer II - Ablative Inertial Damper Electronic Wiring [Disperse Kinetic Impact]
- Layer III - Armorweave Bodyglove [Disperse Energy Impact]
- Life Support Monitoring Systems
- Adrenal Stim Autoinjection System [Limited Quantity, Refillable]
- Supplementary Bacta Injection [Limited Quantity, Refillable]
- Altitude and Environmental Protective System
- De-Icing
- Heat Resistance
- Wind Resistance
- Pressure Resistance
- Thermal Insulation Fabric
- Integrated Heat Sinks, Ion Dispersal Coils
- Electro-resistant grounding sinks, dispersion mechanics
- Ablative Anti-Rad Shielding
- Rust Inhibition System
- Multilayer-composite Bodysuit, Atmospheric and Pressure-sealed
- Helmet
- Rebreather
- Atmospheric Pressure Seal
- HUD System
- Long-Range Audio Detector
- Heat Signature Sensor
- Biometric Display
- Optic Zoom Function [Enhanced Magnification]
- Tracking Fob Integrator
- Biometric Scan & Indent
- Field-of-View Enhancement [up to 360 degrees]
- Sensor/Receptor Systems [EMF/EM/FS/DE]
- Hydration Dispenser
- Holo/Video Recording Systems
- HoloNet Scan & Uplink
- Rangefinder
- Enhanced Long-Range Systems
- Encrypted Long-Range Transmitter
- Chest
- ENCL-JR5 Striking Falcon Jetpack
- Flight Stabilizing Boosters
- Digital Life-Support Readout
- Backplate-Mounted Power Cells, Rechargeable [Solar-Ionization]
- Modular Equipment Mount
- Beskad Sheath [Back]
- ENCL-JR5 Striking Falcon Jetpack
- Vambrace [Right Arm]
- Sonic Repulsor
- Grappling Line
- Paralyzing Darts
- Fibercord Line
- Beskar-plated Combat VibroSpines, Retractable
- Devaronian Blood-Poison Tipped
- Paired Blaster Barrels
- Vambrace [Left Arm]
- Flame Projector
- Short-Range Disruptor Pistol [Concealed, Limited Ammunition]
- Variable Small-Munitions Launcher
- Thermal Detonator
- Concussion Grenade
- Fragmentation Grenade
- Flashbang Grenade
- Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade
- Beskar-plated Combat VibroSpines, Retractable
- Devaronian Blood-Poison Tipped
- Footmark Tracking Sensor [paired with Helmet HUD]
- Utility Belt
- Grappling Spike Launcher
- Emergency Rebreather
- Capsuled Survival Rations [One Week's Worth]
- Anti-Security Blade
- Electronic Lock Scrambler/Descrambler
- Jetpack Adjustment Tools
- Additional Leather Pouches
- Mandalorian-Leather Small Arms Holster
- Lower Body
- Knife Sheathe [Left Shin Plate]
- Survival Knife
- Magno-Lock Soles
- Knife Sheathe [Left Shin Plate]
- Shielded Warrior: The comprehensive durasteel plating of the armor is extremely durable and protective, made to withstand most types of direct damage. Areas that are not covered by the plating are protected through lesser materials that still offer strength. Electro-resistant materials, ablative dampers, and ion dispersal coils also serve better to cushion a wearer from non-standard methods of damage.
- Modular Fighter: Many modules expand the combat capabilities of the wearer; the customizable nature of the armor allows for a great amount of versatility depending on the situation.
- Exposed Parts: Gaps in the armor offer points for enemies to exploit.
- Lightsabers: Without the much-stronger beskar plating of traditional beskar'gam, the cuirass is much more vulnerable to attack from lightsabers and similar energy weapons.
- The Force: The beskar'gam offers no protection from force-based attacks or alchemy-based attacks, leaving its user vulnerable to those types of damage.
- Biological Hazards: The beskar'gam offers no direct protection from biological weapons.
Every Mandalorian must have their armor; it is a significant and foundational part of Mandalorian culture and identity. It is known for its distinctive t-visor helmets and uniqueness among other armor designs, but perhaps the most precious thing about Mandalorian armor is the beskar that makes up its plating. The precious substance can only be found on the homeworld of Mandalore and is nearly indestructible, rendering terrifying and near-invulnerable warriors from those who wear it.
But Beskar does not grow on trees. Its ore is only found on Mandalore, and requires careful extraction and extensive metallurgy before the ore is turned into the ultra-resistant alloy used for Mandalorian armor. And thousands of years worth of mining Mandalore for the substance, and the millions of Mandalorians who have been armored by it have made the substance a scarce commodity. Events such as the Genocide of Mandalore only worsened this supply issue as thousands of tons of beskar were lost to the Sith, still unrecovered. To mitigate this issue, Mandalorians often recycle their precious substance; clan members will inherit the armor of their ancestors, and the fallen are scavenged for their beskar before they are given their proper burial rights. Discoveries of small deposits on worlds such as Kestri also have helped alleviate this problem, but at the end of the day, the fact remains. There are too many Mandalorians with not enough beskar to protect them.
In the absence of beskar, metal alloys have been used by Mandalorian metalsmiths for centuries as a cheaper way to arm Mandalorians unlucky enough to own their own beskar armor. Some wear their cuirass for their entire lives; others are fortunate enough to slowly replace composite alloy plates with beskar plates, and over time may find themselves with a complete set of beskar'gam.
The Enclave's standard Mandalorian Cuirass is not a new invention, just a continuation of the tradition of having a cheaper and more easily-accessible alternative to expensive beskar. The armor is still expertly forged and outfitted with a variety of deadly and useful equipment that would be found on traditional beskar'gam. In addition, the cuirass is highly customizable and aesthetically can be made to fit a variety of styles and species requirements. It's not beskar'gam, but it's very close to the next best thing.
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