K I N G
PROTECTOR-TYPE BESKAR'GAM
"Others fall back. We hold the line."
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION:
- INTENT: A standard suit of medium beskar'gam for members of the Mandalorian Empire.
- IMAGE SOURCE: Star Wars
- CANON LINK(S): Mandalorian Armor
- PERMISSION(S): N/A
- PRIMARY SOURCE(S):
- MANUFACTURER(S):
- AFFILIATION: Mandalorian Empire
- MARKET STATUS: Closed-Market
- MODEL: N/A
- MODULARITY: Yes
- PRODUCTION: Minor Production
- MATERIAL(S):
- CLASSIFICATION: Multipurpose
- WEIGHT: Average
- RESISTANCE RATINGS:
- ENERGY: Very High
- KINETIC: High
- LIGHTSABERS: Very High
- EMP/ION: Low
- SONIC: Low
- ENVIRONMENT: Average
- HELM:
- ARMOR:
- VAMBRACE (LEFT):
- VAMBRACE (RIGHT):
- WAIST:
- LEGS:
- + ADAPTIVE ENDURANCE: The Protector-type Beskar’gam is purpose-built for extended engagements and battlefield resilience. Between its self-repair systems, biorestorative underlay, and onboard combat respiratory apparatus capable of delivering stimulants, antitoxins, and bactade vapor, the wearer can remain combat-effective long after others would require extraction. A comprehensive sensor suite—paired with targeting enhancements like the Multi-Frequency Acquisition System—ensures sustained situational awareness, while a versatile range of modular weapons and non-lethal deterrents grant the wearer the tactical flexibility to control the flow of battle, reinforce allies, and respond to shifting threats in real time. Designed not just to survive, but to command the fight, this armor excels when the mission demands grit, endurance, and precision under fire.
. - + INTEGRATED SUPPORT ARSENAL: True to its namesake, the Protector-type functions as a forward-deployed support unit without sacrificing lethality. Whistling birds, dart launchers, and customizable rockets allow the wearer to suppress or neutralize threats with surgical efficiency, while a host of real-time data integration tools—such as the life-form scanner and onboard holoprojector—create a battlefield advantage through information sharing and coordination. Rather than overwhelming with brute force, this armor turns control into a weapon, enabling the wearer to shield allies, hold chokepoints, and press the advantage across long engagements. It’s not just armor, it’s a command platform worn on the body.
- - ELECTRONIC VULNERABILITY: While the armor is designed for versatility and field dominance, its heavy reliance on advanced systems comes at a cost. A well-placed EMP blast or ion-based disruption can temporarily nullify key features such as targeting systems, HUD overlays, respiratory dispersal units, and self-repair protocols. In environments saturated with electromagnetic interference, the Protector-type loses much of its edge, leaving the wearer reliant on basic instinct, skill, and what physical protections remain. Though the combat de-ionizer mitigates minor effects, it is not a failsafe.
. - - JOINT AND GAP EXPOSURE: To preserve mobility and maintain range of motion, the armor intentionally leaves the backs of the knees, elbows, and shoulders unplated, with similar gaps present around the upper arms and thighs. These areas are protected by reinforced armorweave, but not beskar, making them susceptible to shrapnel, precision blaster fire, and piercing melee strikes. This vulnerability is a deliberate tradeoff—ensuring agility and responsiveness—but a trained opponent who identifies these openings may exploit them to devastating effect.
The Protector-type Beskar’gam was developed to serve as the cornerstone armor for the Mandalorian Empire’s frontliners—those warriors who refuse to retreat, who anchor the line when all else threatens to break. Designed with the Mandalorian Protectors in mind, this armor also finds a natural home among the Warhost of the Great Heathen Army, the Force-savvy Mandalorian Knights, and any warrior of the Empire who seeks a balanced, multipurpose loadout. Medium in classification but rich in capability, the Protector-type emphasizes durability, tactical adaptability, and long-form battlefield endurance. It is not the heaviest, nor the most discreet—but it is the most reliable, a constant in the chaos of war.
Where the Owl-type prioritizes infiltration and the Supercommando-type excels in brute force, the Protector-type thrives in the heart of conflict. Its chassis is built around beskar plating reinforced by armorweave and thermal gel, offering strong protection without sacrificing mobility. An integrated self-repair system restores superficial damage over time, while the biorestorative underlay works to keep the wearer stabilized through stress, injury, and fatigue. The helm includes a suite of enhanced sensors—lifeform, bioscan, Force, droid, and more—backed by a Multi-Frequency Targeting & Acquisition System and Multi-Spectral Assessor for real-time tactical tracking. A combat respiratory apparatus delivers vaporized stimulants, antitoxins, antidotes, and bactade on command, ensuring the user remains combat-effective in harsh conditions or when wounded.
The vambraces feature a versatile spread of tools and weapons, allowing the wearer to adapt to any battlefield scenario. Whistling birds and retractable blades pair with dart payloads designed for disruption—paralyzing, tracking, stimulating, or poisoning as needed. A personal combat shield provides emergency defense, while the wrist-mounted flamethrower and rocket launcher deliver punch when close quarters demand it. A holographic projector and encrypted uplink allow for command-level coordination, and the modularity of the belt and gauntlet systems supports a wide range of grenade and ammo types—from sonic and smoke to EMP and Forcebreaker. Each component serves a purpose: not to overwhelm with raw might, but to outlast, outthink, and outmaneuver.
As with all Mandalorian armor, the Protector-type carries both strengths and limitations. It is exceptionally suited for long engagements, offering its wearer enhanced awareness, endurance, and adaptability. However, its reliance on electronic systems and internal canisters creates a vulnerability to EMP and ion-based attacks, which can temporarily nullify its most critical advantages. Additionally, to preserve mobility, the backs of the joints and certain regions along the upper limbs and thighs are left exposed—reinforced with armorweave, but not fully plated. These trade-offs reflect a deliberate design philosophy: to create a suit that thrives in the middle ground, offering flexibility and staying power without locking the user into one style of warfare.
In forging the Protector-type Beskar’gam, the Mandalorian Empire invests in more than armor—it invests in endurance, discipline, and the unshakable will to hold the line. This suit is not for glory-seekers or those who crave spectacle. It is for the warrior who understands that survival is strength, that strategy wins wars, and that the true measure of a Mandalorian is not how loud they fight—but how long they last. Let this armor carry our warriors through fire, through ruin, and into the new age that awaits. So long as the Protector stands, the Empire endures.
Where the Owl-type prioritizes infiltration and the Supercommando-type excels in brute force, the Protector-type thrives in the heart of conflict. Its chassis is built around beskar plating reinforced by armorweave and thermal gel, offering strong protection without sacrificing mobility. An integrated self-repair system restores superficial damage over time, while the biorestorative underlay works to keep the wearer stabilized through stress, injury, and fatigue. The helm includes a suite of enhanced sensors—lifeform, bioscan, Force, droid, and more—backed by a Multi-Frequency Targeting & Acquisition System and Multi-Spectral Assessor for real-time tactical tracking. A combat respiratory apparatus delivers vaporized stimulants, antitoxins, antidotes, and bactade on command, ensuring the user remains combat-effective in harsh conditions or when wounded.
The vambraces feature a versatile spread of tools and weapons, allowing the wearer to adapt to any battlefield scenario. Whistling birds and retractable blades pair with dart payloads designed for disruption—paralyzing, tracking, stimulating, or poisoning as needed. A personal combat shield provides emergency defense, while the wrist-mounted flamethrower and rocket launcher deliver punch when close quarters demand it. A holographic projector and encrypted uplink allow for command-level coordination, and the modularity of the belt and gauntlet systems supports a wide range of grenade and ammo types—from sonic and smoke to EMP and Forcebreaker. Each component serves a purpose: not to overwhelm with raw might, but to outlast, outthink, and outmaneuver.
As with all Mandalorian armor, the Protector-type carries both strengths and limitations. It is exceptionally suited for long engagements, offering its wearer enhanced awareness, endurance, and adaptability. However, its reliance on electronic systems and internal canisters creates a vulnerability to EMP and ion-based attacks, which can temporarily nullify its most critical advantages. Additionally, to preserve mobility, the backs of the joints and certain regions along the upper limbs and thighs are left exposed—reinforced with armorweave, but not fully plated. These trade-offs reflect a deliberate design philosophy: to create a suit that thrives in the middle ground, offering flexibility and staying power without locking the user into one style of warfare.
In forging the Protector-type Beskar’gam, the Mandalorian Empire invests in more than armor—it invests in endurance, discipline, and the unshakable will to hold the line. This suit is not for glory-seekers or those who crave spectacle. It is for the warrior who understands that survival is strength, that strategy wins wars, and that the true measure of a Mandalorian is not how loud they fight—but how long they last. Let this armor carry our warriors through fire, through ruin, and into the new age that awaits. So long as the Protector stands, the Empire endures.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
A standard suit of medium beskar'gam for members of the Mandalorian Empire.
Image Source(s):
https://starwars.fandom.com/
Primary Source(s):
https://www.starwarsrp.net/threads/verd-beskargam-mk-iii.153272/, https://www.starwarsrp.net/threads/owl-type-beskargam.195088/
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Mandalorian Empire
Model:
N/A
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Mandalorian Iron, Armorweave, Thermal Gel
Classification:
Multipurpose
Defense Rating:
High
Energy Resist:
Very High
Kinetic Resist:
High
Sonic Resist:
Low
Thermal Resist:
Average
Radiation Resist:
Average
