Approved Armor Paladin's Mantle - Kale's Testament

[Kaleleon]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Putting all of the little bits of Armor Kale has gotten over the years into one submission, and use it as a form of "Light Armor"
• Image Source: Artstation , Artstation,
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Kaleleon
• Affiliation: Kaleleon
• Market Status: Closed-market
• Model: Paladin's Mantle - Kale's Testament
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Unique
• Material:
  
  • Jedi Jumpsuit Layers
    
    • Close Layer: Sonic Dampening Biomesh-Body Glove
    • Outer Layer: Force Imbued Brown Rycrit Leather with Kashyyyk Silk inlay
    • Cloak: Force Imbued Dark Brown All-Temperature Cloak with hood
  • Guardian Mantle Layers
    
    • Skriton Leather
    • Thinsuit Mesh
    • Special blend of organic fibers & Force-imbued textiles
  • Kenobi Pattern Jedi Armor Layers
    
    • Composite Armor
      
      • Songsteel Plating
      • Reflec
      • Betaplast
      • Reinforced Duraplast
      • Laser-reflective coating
    • Electronic Components
    • Inbuilt Energy Cell
  • Space Wizard Pattern Boots
    
    • Duralumin Toe, Heel Plate and Supports
    • Spacers Leather Base construction
    • Baffleweave Boot Inserts
    • Shadowsilk
  • Vipers Repose Gloves
    
    • Thermal Gel
    • Tomoun Cloth
    • Spacer's Leather
    • Microsensory Mesh
    • Reinforced Duraplast

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Multipurpose Jedi Armor
• Weight: Light
• Resistances:
  
  • Energy: Very High
  • Kinetic: Very High
  • Lightsabers: Extreme
  • Sonic: High
  • Environmental: High
  • Radiation: Average
  • Ion/Electrical: High
  • The Force: High

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Unique Applications Added by Kaleleon
  
  • Commanding Sense
    
    • A sophisticated imbuement of the Armor as a whole that aids in the usage of precognitive abilities. Such as Fighting-Sight, Farsight, and Force sight. While it does not replace the actual act, it does aid in the usage of such abilities and gifts to a great degree. Namely stemming from past altercations in which Kale was not "fast enough" to stop what was happening around him.
  • Empathy Manipulation
    
    • Over the years of being a Jedi, Kale has had extensive connection to Force Empathy. It is a very useful tool in the hands of a Jedi. Many times Kale has sought to not be directly in combat, but instead supporting others. Using his capabilities of increasing Morale among troops, and even a minor form of Battle Meditation. As such, many abilities that can directly affect, alter or change how someone feels is greatly enhanced. Allowing kale to more easily feel and sense the emotions of others, as well as alter them via various force powers. Not limited to Force Valor, Inspire, Battlemind, Concentration, Serenity, and Force Forms.
  • Shield of the Jedi
    
    • The Final application of the armor, is to be that of his very first power he learned as a Padawan. Brought out upon the need to defend not just himself, but others. Force Barrier. Years he has spent honing his craft not just as a Jedi, but as a Paladin of Adamite Tower to be the shield for all people. Protecting others and even himself. Thus the armor increases his force potential in using all force based shielding powers. Mental, Physical, Emotional, Force, and Spiritual.
• Armor Component Basis
  
  • Enclave Guardian Mantle
    
    • Layer 1 - Base Poncho:
      
      • Traditional Jedi design with a hood and loose fit for ease of movement.
      • Made from a special blend of organic fibers and the Force-imbued textile crafted by the Enclave's Halari-ra Sage, Ka'lek Jo-Dapshi.
      • The Force-imbued textile enhances physical and mystical properties.
    • Layer 2 - Skriton Leather:
      
      • Skriton leather lining strategically placed in critical areas provides lightsaber and plasma resistance.
      • Offers additional protection against slashing attacks and provides durability in combat situations.
    • Layer 3 - Thinsuit Mesh:
      
      • Integrated thinsuit mesh offers protection against hostile environments.
      • Shields against radiation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and other environmental hazards.
      • Allows Jedi to navigate and survive in a variety of challenging situations.
    • Layer 4 - Utility Pockets and Equipment Attachments:
      
      • Multiple utility pockets for storing survival tools, communication devices, and rations.
      • Attachment points for lightsabers, holsters, and other Jedi equipment.
      • Concealed compartments for additional gadgets and supplies.
    • Subtle Force Shielding:
      
      • The fabric has a mild Force energy field.
      • Force-imbued textile offers a slight additional layer of protection against non-physical attacks by deflecting or absorbing some of the Force-based energies directed toward the wearer.
    • Distractive "Swirling" Effect in Combat:
      
      • The unique design of the poncho, creates a swirling effect during movement.
      • This swirling effect serves as a distraction to opponents in combat, making it harder for adversaries to predict the Jedi's movements.
      • Enhances the Jedi's agility and unpredictability, adding a tactical advantage in one-on-one combat situations.
  • NJO Jedi Jumpsuit
    
    • Standard Imbuement: The standard Jumpsuit are imbued with the Light Side of the Force, allowing them resistance to the normal wear and tear of materials.
      
      • The standard imbuement also allows the user a sense of natural comfort, heating them to a comfortable temperature in freezing winters, and cooling them in scorching summers.
      • The standard imbuement also allows wearers a light, passive mental enhancement, allowing wearers to better resist the dark side of the Force.
      • The standard imbuement of the jumpsuit also includes a powerful concealment, allowing jedi to go unnoticed in the crowds of city planets.
    • In the Shadows: The jumpsuit also comes with an optional cloak, which is covered in heavy baffleweave, allowing wearers to sneak past sensors.
    • Internal Pockets: The jumpsuit, designed for more subtle missions, has internal pockets, including one in the chest large enough to fit a standard lightsaber hilt.
  • Kenobi Pattern Jedi Armor
    
    • Armor:
      
      • Armourweave Bodyglove
      • Life Support Monitoring Systems
        • Adrenal Stim Autoinjection System [Limited Quantity, Refillable]
        • Supplementary Bacta Injection [Limited Quantity, Refillable]
      • Bandolier mounts
      • NJO Utility Belt
        • Additions to the Utility belt
        • Jedi beacon Transceiver
        • Works along side Holster system of Huckleberry and Paladin Holsters
        • Jal-Shey Infused Mental Protection Aid
      • Holster mounts on belt.
      • Activatable Adaptive Camo System
      • Altitude and Environmental Protective System
        • De-Icing
        • Heat Resistance
        • Wind Resistance
        • Pressure Resistance
      • Energy Sink
      • Combat De-ionizer
      • Biorestorative Underlay
      • Bistate Gel Armor Layer
      • Electro-resistant grounding sinks, dispersion mechanics
      • Ablative Anti-Rad Shielding
      • Rust Inhibition System
    • Gauntlets:
      
      • Viper's Repose Base
        
        • Jal Shey Perception Enhancement
        • Disruption Glove Components
        • Accuracy Grip Enhancement
        • SureGrip Hands
      • Saberbreaker Forearm Attachment
      • Integrated plasma cutter
      • Forearm Holoprojector/data streaming device (linked with HUD)
    • Boots:
      
      • Hidden Survival Knife Sheath
      • Magnetic Boots
      • Integrated Repulsor Boots for quick movement
      • Space Wizard Pattern Boots Addition
        
        • Duralumin Toe/heel plate
        • Electrically Grounded
        • Shock Boot Functionality
        • Terrain-grip soles
        • Friction Grip Compatibility
        • Interchangeable Padded-Insulated Insert
  • Farseeer Traveling Bag Storage
    
    • Survival Kit
    • High density Gel Packs
    • Skeleton Key Omni Cutter
    • Modified Jedi Compass
  • Paladin Holster
    
    • Baffleweave Lining
    • Cortosis Weave Fibers
    • Taozin Skin Nodule
    • Universal Jammer
  • Huckleberry Holster
    
    • Military Grade Quality
    • Heavy Duty Magnetic Locking Mechanism
    • Unholster Protocols
    • "Aim-From-The-Hip" Auto-Aim Feature

Spoiler: Color Variations

STRENGTHS

• Extreme Lightsaber and Energy Resistance - With Songsteel plating, Reflec, Composite Armor, Laser-reflective coatings, and Reinforced Duraplast, the armor is engineered to endure even the most destructive energy-based attacks—including lightsabers. Sonic Dampening Biomesh and various imbuements add layers of protection against sonic and energy-based damage.
• Force-Amplifying Enhancements - Commanding Sense significantly enhances precognition-related Force abilities like Fighting-Sight and Farsight. This makes Kale far more aware of threats, reducing the chance of being caught off-guard. Empathy Manipulation augments Force powers like Valor, Serenity, and Battle Meditation, making Kale an exceptional support figure on the battlefield. Shield of the Jedi supercharges Force Barrier and all shielding-related Force powers, giving Kale increased durability against both physical and metaphysical threats.
• Exceptional Mobility and Environmental Adaptability - Built as "Light Armor", it allows for full range of motion, agility, and movement freedom. Key traits for a Jedi. The Thinsuit Mesh and NJO jumpsuit provide resistance to extreme environments, radiation, chemicals, and temperature shifts. Repulsor Boots and Magnetic functions enhance traversal over various terrain types and during space or zero-G operations.
• Stealth & Concealment - Baffleweave, Reflec, Shadowsilk, and Taozin skin nodules offer significant stealth advantages, helping the wearer avoid both technological detection and Force-based tracking. Adaptive Camo Systems and crowd-concealment enchantments allow for powerful infiltration and urban mission utility.
• Survival & Support Systems - Includes life support monitors, bacta injectors, adrenal stimulants, and biorestorative underlays, making Kale highly self-sufficient in long-term or isolated operations.Multiple holsters, utility compartments, and survival kits are integrated seamlessly into the design, ensuring that essential gear is always within reach.
• Durability Without Sacrificing Speed - While offering high-end protection, the armor remains lightweight, maintaining the speed, acrobatics, and flexibility needed by a Jedi Knight or battlefield commander.
• Combat Efficiency Enhancers - SureGrip hands, Saberbreaker gauntlet attachments, and plasma cutters enhance unarmed and armed combat effectiveness. Auto-Aim systems, HUD-linked data systems, and combat-readiness enhancements reduce human error and enhance tactical efficiency.

WEAKNESSES

• Vulnerability to Raw, Unconventional Damage - While it is extremely resistant to most known combat forms, the armor may have reduced protection against pure blunt trauma, explosives, or Force-based physical manipulation (e.g., Force Crush), especially in areas not fully covered in heavier plating.
• Radiation Resistance Is Only Average - The armor's shielding against radiation hazards is noted as average, which could become a weakness in high-radiation areas (e.g., space anomalies, nuclear weapons, or damaged starship cores).
• High Dependence on the Force - Many of the armor's advantages (precognition, shielding, empathy amplification) require Kale to be actively connected to the Force. If he's ever cut off (e.g., via Ysalamiri, Void Stones, or similar anti-Force tech), those massive benefits are lost.
• Extremely Specialized - The armor is unique and customized exclusively for Kale. Damage to any component (especially Force-imbued ones) may be very difficult to repair or replace, limiting his longevity in extended campaigns or isolated deployment.
• Potential Over-Reliance on Technology and Imbuements - With numerous systems, gadgets, and enchantments in play, the armor could be vulnerable to slicing, EMP/Ion attacks, or even tech-based overloads. While it does have ion resistance, the multitude of subsystems presents multiple failure points if overwhelmed.
• Limited Physical Armor Coverage - Being light armor, it likely leaves some areas less protected than traditional heavy armor (e.g., full body plates or powered armor). While the Force and stealth compensate for this, a direct physical strike or precision attack (like from a sniper or assassin) could bypass defenses.
• Maintenance-Heavy - With a mix of organic materials (Rycrit, Skriton, Songsteel, etc.), Force-imbued textiles, and electronic systems, this armor is likely extremely high maintenance. Regular recalibration, Force renewal, and physical care are necessary.

DESCRIPTION
Kaleleon's armor is not a single forged suit, nor is it the product of a one-time commission. Rather, it is a living mosaic. A unique amalgamation of individual pieces accumulated over a lifetime of service, reflection, and hard-earned lessons. Each layer, each thread, and every concealed tool speaks to Kale's evolution as a Jedi Knight, battlefield commander, mentor, empath, and survivor. This armor is not defined by style or uniformity, but by intention. It is a carefully assembled collection of practical, spiritual, and symbolic components that reflect Kale's journey across the galaxy and within himself. It is not simply armor for battle, but a vessel for memory, a tool for purpose, and a shield forged from both pain and hope.

At the core of the ensemble lies Kale's original Jedi Jumpsuit. A humble but essential piece that he received early in his training. Far from being discarded or replaced, it remains as the innermost layer of the armor, treasured for both its practical utility and personal meaning. The jumpsuit is imbued with the Light Side of the Force, granting it resistance to wear and natural environmental balancing. It keeps him warm in icy climates and cool under oppressive suns. More than its comfort, however, the jumpsuit represents a time when Kale still saw the galaxy in simpler terms. It reminds him of when he moved among crowds not as a warrior, but as a quiet observer, cloaked in humility and subtlety. The built-in concealment systems, such as the baffleweave cloak and passive mental shielding, align with Kale's early preference for non-confrontational missions. Stealth, diplomacy, infiltration. These were the years when he learned patience and presence, and the jumpsuit remains his anchor to those fundamental Jedi principles.

As Kale grew in skill and responsibility, his mission profile shifted. The turning point came when he was entrusted with the Enclave Guardian Mantle, a multi-layered vestment steeped in both tradition and function. This mantle, gifted to him during his time with the various Enclaves, as well as claiming leadership of The Adamite Tower and representing the Enclave's ideals, added another dimension to his armor: symbolism. Layered beneath and around the traditional Jedi poncho were the critical materials that gave it purpose in battle. Skriton leather for lightsaber resistance, Thinsuit mesh for environmental hazard protection, and the Force-imbued organic fibers woven by the Halari-ra Sage Ka'lek Jo-Dapshi. The design enhanced his mobility while giving him defense against radiation, chemicals, and extreme weather. More subtly, the cloak's swirling hem was tailored to create a visual disorientation effect during movement, allowing him to appear unpredictable and ghost-like in combat. The Force shielding in the threads offered limited protection from metaphysical threats—just enough to blunt a telepathic attack or obscure his emotional presence. But perhaps most importantly, the mantle itself became a symbol. When Kale wore it, he did so not only for protection but to make a statement: that he would stand between the innocent and the storm.

With the increasing scale of the battles he fought, and the losses endured. Kale made a shift toward heavier protection. It wasn't a philosophical abandonment of Jedi doctrine but a realization that ideals could not deflect a blade. Thus, he integrated elements from the Kenobi Pattern Jedi Armor, a design born from pragmatism and legacy. This included layers of Songsteel plating, composite armor, and laser-reflective coatings, which offered a high degree of protection without sacrificing too much agility. He retained his armorweave bodyglove, but it was upgraded with biorestorative underlays, bacta and adrenal auto-injection systems, and life support monitors. Essential features for extended campaigns and solo operations in hostile environments. His utility belt evolved into a battlefield toolkit: loaded with Jedi beacon transceivers, holsters integrated with magnetic locks and unholster protocols, slicing tools, holoprojectors, and more. The armor also housed a HUD-linked targeting system, an adaptive camouflage device, and combat de-ionizers, allowing him to adjust to a variety of threats. These additions were not made lightly. Kale had learned that being fast or clever wasn't always enough. There were days when protection was the difference between saving someone, or failing to.

More than his body, Kale began to armor his mind and spirit. His greatest challenges were not always physical, but emotional and metaphysical. Thus, he began weaving the Force itself into his armor through deeply personal imbuements. One of the first was the Commanding Sense. An enchantment spread throughout the entire armor set that amplified his precognitive gifts. Born from a lifetime of moments where he wasn't fast enough, where foresight failed him. This system augmented his abilities with Fighting-Sight, Force Sight, and Farsight, offering greater clarity during the chaos of battle. It was not a replacement for skill, but a safeguard against being blind to what was coming. Another pivotal addition was Empathy Manipulation, a deeply refined ability that drew upon Kale's lifelong sensitivity to the emotions of others. Over time, he had honed this talent into a battlefield strength. Through the armor's enhancements, Kale became a beacon. Able to raise morale, inspire calm, and support others through techniques such as Battle Meditation, Force Valor, Concentration, and Serenity. This was not power over others, but power for others. Extending his presence across the field, connecting him to those he led and protected.

Eventually, Kale completed his armor with a singular vision: to become the Shield of the Jedi. This final enhancement focused his intent, not just as a warrior, but as a guardian in every sense of the word. Drawing upon his first-ever Force technique, Force Barrier, Kale infused the armor with conduits that empowered every defensive ability he possessed. Mental shields, emotional fortitude, spiritual resilience, and Force-based physical barriers. This wasn't simply about resisting damage. It was about embodying his philosophy: to stand in harm's way, to absorb suffering so others wouldn't have to, to be the wall between darkness and the people who still had light to lose. This principle became the armor's true purpose. It was not just about protection; it was about protection for others.

The final pieces were his boots and gauntlets. custom-forged years ago to accommodate the terrain and unpredictability of Jedi missions when he was a Padawan. The Space Wizard Pattern Boots featured Duralumin plating, repulsor-assisted mobility, shock absorption systems, and magnetic soles, allowing for traversal in zero-G or high-atmosphere environments. Meanwhile, the Viper's Repose Gloves, reinforced with thermal gel, disruption nodes, and Saberbreaker attachments, gave him defensive and utility options in close quarters. Each glove was also laced with Jal Shey enhancements to heighten tactile awareness, allowing for sensitive mechanical interaction and refined combat feedback. These were not extravagances. They were survival tools honed by necessity. Tucked into these accessories were a hidden survival knife, a modified Jedi compass, and a Farseeer's traveling kit, ensuring he could operate alone for long stretches in hostile environments.

Altogether, Kaleleon's armor is not merely a suit. It is a chronicle. A collection of moments, regrets, and triumphs woven into a single wearable identity. It is light enough to allow movement but strong enough to deflect a lightsaber. It's built for a Jedi who fights not from the center, but from the edge—supporting others, lifting them up, and weathering the burden that comes with carrying too much empathy in a galaxy that demands detachment. The armor is paradoxical in nature: stealthy, yet symbolic; rugged, yet refined; ancient in principle, yet modern in design. Through every mission, it is reforged—not by hammer and anvil, but by action and memory.

Kale did not simply wear this armor. He became it.

 

[MANIAC]

Kaleleon

Amazing sub again.

Approved.