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Armor Review Owl-type Beskar'gam

Manufacturer: Mandalorian Beskarsmiths, MandalTech
Market Status: Closed Market
Production: Minor
Weight: Light

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OWL-TYPE BESKAR'GAM
"We are the silence between heartbeats."
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION:PRODUCTION INFORMATIONTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • CLASSIFICATION: Multipurpose
  • WEIGHT: Light
  • RESISTANCE RATINGS:
    • ENERGY: High
    • KINETIC: High
    • LIGHTSABERS: Very High
    • EMP/ION: Low
    • SONIC: Low
    • ENVIRONMENT: Average
SPECIAL FEATURESSTRENGTHS
  • + GHOST IN THE MACHINE: The Owl-type Beskar’gam is purpose-built for reconnaissance, infiltration, and precision strike roles. Its advanced sensor suite provides comprehensive battlefield awareness; capable of identifying lifeforms, radiation spikes, Force-sensitive individuals, droids, and surveillance equipment. Combined with signal scramblers, jamming arrays, and recording tools, the wearer can disrupt enemy communications and gather critical data in real time. This configuration grants operators a decisive informational advantage, especially during forward operations or deep incursions.
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  • + SILENT AND DEADLY: Lightweight and mobility-optimized, the armor sacrifices bulk for speed, giving its wearer greater flexibility in movement, close-quarters engagement, and aerial maneuvering via the JT-12 jetpack. The vambrace loadout, complete with a personal shield, flamethrower, wrist blade, and security tools, makes the wearer an unpredictable force in confined spaces or takedown scenarios. Owl-type Beskar'gam thrives in asymmetric warfare, where agility, surprise, and adaptability are king.
WEAKNESSES
  • - SELECTIVE COVERAGE: While the armor features beskar plating across vital zones: helmet, chest, back, shoulders, knees, and shins, the rest of the body relies on armorweave underlays and thermal gel padding. This ensures greater mobility, but leaves non-vital areas vulnerable to precision strikes, shrapnel, or area-of-effect weaponry. A well-placed hit to the limbs or abdomen can still be fatal, particularly from heavy or anti-armor weapons.
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  • - LOW EMP/SONIC RESISTANCE: While the Owl-type Beskar’gam offers strong protection across vital zones, it remains vulnerable to certain specialized weaponry. Sonic armaments, which weaponize intense vibrations and concussive soundwaves, can bypass armor plating by delivering internal trauma directly to the wearer. Similarly, electromagnetic pulses can interfere with the suit’s electronic subsystems, including HUD readouts, sensory arrays, and jetpack performance. Though the integrated combat de-ionizer provides some defense, prolonged or concentrated exposure can leave the operator disoriented or tactically compromised.
DESCRIPTION

Forged with precision and purpose, the Owl-type Beskar’gam was developed by the Mandalorian Empire to outfit its elite Nite Owls and forward-deployed operators with a suit of warplate tailored to their unique battlefield roles. While traditional Mandalorian armor emphasizes bulk and survivability, this variant embraces speed, maneuverability, and advanced tactical support. Designed for operatives who prioritize infiltration, sabotage, and high-mobility engagements, it also serves Mandalorian warriors across the Empire who favor lighter kits over full-body plating. Though it features reduced beskar coverage, the Owl-type remains a capable, mission-ready platform. It is ideal for those who strike fast and move first.

The helm of the Owl-type Beskar'gam is a technological marvel. It integrates a full-spectrum sensor suite that includes radiation detectors, lifeform scanners, Force sensitivity monitors, and surveillance detection capabilities. A rebreather, encrypted comlink, and HUD offer battlefield awareness and environmental adaptability. An integrated rangefinder and macrobinoculars allow for long-range observation and threat assessment. Tactical enhancements such as a scramble key and jamming array enable disruption of enemy communications and electronic security systems. Whether breaching a facility or coordinating with fellow warriors, the helm acts as a command and control center for the modern Mandalorian operator.

The armor’s vambraces are built for versatility and close-quarters dominance. The left vambrace is outfitted with a personal combat shield, anti-security tools, and a wrist blade, making it invaluable for slicing doors, countering security measures, or eliminating threats in confined spaces. The right vambrace balances this utility with raw firepower. A miniature flamethrower and concussion rocket launcher provide sudden, overwhelming force when subtlety is no longer an option. The JT-12 jetpack adds three-dimensional mobility, and the inclusion of jump boots enhances agility on vertical terrain. Rounding out the loadout, the armor’s waistline houses ordnance-ready quickdraw holsters and a modular grenade belt for thermal, EMP, and anti-Force deployments.

Despite its advanced feature set, the Owl-type Beskar’gam is not without its trade-offs. The armor offers strong protection where it matters most, including the helmet, chest, back, shoulders, knees, and shins. However, it leaves other areas more exposed, relying on armorweave for flexibility. This selective coverage improves movement but presents vulnerabilities to precision strikes or shrapnel. Additionally, the armor’s dependence on electronic systems introduces risk from EMP blasts and sonic weaponry. The former can disrupt HUD and jetpack functionality, while the latter inflicts concussive trauma through vibration that bypasses traditional defense mechanisms.

For those who demand a tactical edge, the Owl-type Beskar’gam is a standout achievement in Mandalorian armorcraft. It delivers a refined blend of agility, battlefield intelligence, and modular capability, tailored to the needs of warriors who operate ahead of the line. Whether breaching bunkers, gathering intel, or executing high-risk operations, this suit proves that light does not mean lesser. It is a weapon, a statement, and a legacy. It was not forged for the front, but for the sharp edge that cuts before the war begins.​

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Out Of Character Info


Intent: A standard suit of light beskar'gam for members of the Mandalorian Empire.
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Technical Information


Affiliation: Mandalorian Empire
Model: N/A
Modular: Yes
Material: Mandalorian Iron, Armorweave, Thermal Gel
Classification: Multipurpose
Defense Rating: High
Energy Resist: High
Kinetic Resist: High
Sonic Resist: Low
Thermal Resist: Average
Radiation Resist: Average
T E R R A R I S - C O M M A N D
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Very cool! But in this form because of the Life-form scanner it can be only Unique or Semi-Unique, because this version of the life-form scanners could also detect beings hidden by cloaking devices, stealth fields, and sound dampeners. If you want to keep the Minor scale, I'd like to ask you to replace the link to this one.
 

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