Armor Review Warden-Type Beskar'gam

[Domina Prime]

"If war could wear finery, it would wear this."

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION​

• Intent: To Create A fashionable Armorset for formal events
• Image Source: AI Generated
• Canon Link: Mandalorian Armor [X]
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: Verd Beskar'gam [X]

PRODUCTION INFORMATION​

• Manufacturer: Mandalorian Beskarsmiths [X] MandalTech [X]
• Affiliation: Mandalorian Empire [X]
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Warden-type Beskar'gam
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor Production
• Material: Beskar [X] Shell Spider Silk [X]​
• Classification: Lightweight Formal Armor
• Weight: Average

RESISTANCES
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• Kinetic: High​
• Energy: High​
• The Force: Low​
• Weather (Cold): Average​
• Lightsaber: Very High​
• Sonic: Low​
• Ion/EMP: Low​
• Acid: Low​

SPECIAL FEATURES​

Unlike the thunderous beskar'gam that carries Mandalorians into the storm of battle, The Vestments of Iron was not forged for war,
but for dominion of the heart and spirit.

It is the formal wear of Mandalorians, worn by those in need of finer threads when standing before the galaxy's eyes. It is proof that a warrior need not always draw blood to command respect.

Each ensemble is a living work of art, flowing silks of sun-threaded fibers interwoven with fine shell spidersilk weave, dyed in deep crimsons, obsidian blacks, and azure blues that shimmer faintly under light. The armor plates, minimal yet ornate. Bear the sigils of clans and insignias etched in liquid silver or gold.

The attire is light enough to move as if weightless, yet carries the soul of Mandalore's forge.

When the light catches it, one can see faint starfire glinting beneath its surface, as though it still remembers the heat of the forge that birthed it.

During galas, councils, and political rites, the vestments stands as the visual embodiment of Mandalorian grace, heritage, and divine wrath restrained.

It is the whisper of the forge, quiet but ever burning.

• HELM:
  
  • Slave Circuitry:
    
    • Any Imperial Small Craft
  • Heads-Up-Display (HUD)
  • Integrated Scramble Key
  • Integrated Jamming Array
  • Rangefinder
  • Macrobinocular Viewplate
  • Rebreather
  • Encrypted Comlink
  • Sensors:
    
    • Audio & Visual
    • Radiation
    • Surveillance
    • Life-form
    • Infrared
    • Force
    • Droid
• ARMOR:
  
  • Combat De-Ionizer
• VAMBRACE (LEFT):
  
  • Integrated Holoprojector
  • Anti-Security Blade
  • Retractable Wrist Blade
• VAMBRACE (RIGHT):
  
  • ZX-Miniature Flame Projector
• WAIST:
  
  • Quickdraw Holster (1)

INTRINSIC STRENGTHS​

• Symbol of Dominion: The wearer of the vestments commands reverence. To appear in such regalia is to bear the authority of an empire's heritage; it is as much weaponized elegance as it is faith-made-fabric.

• Defensive Grace: Despite its ceremonial nature, the shellsilk weave and kinetic guards grant respectable protection against light arms and physical aggression, making it suitable for diplomatic gatherings that may turn hostile.

• Cultural Resonance: When worn, the attire amplifies the wearer's presence. Boosting morale & confidence among kith & kin when the eyes of the galactic stage are upon them.

• Versatile Adaptability: Able to be stylized to any individual, the vestments serves as a personal testament, each piece uniquely forged and inscribed, ensuring no two Mandalorians ever wear the same design.

DESIGN FLAWS​

• Not Built for War: The vestments of iron are a statement of power, not traditional warfare. As such, the typical arsenal found on modern beskar'gam is lacking here. Wearers are capable of defending themselves, but not conquest as per the norm.

• Delicate Maintenance: While the presence of a combat de-ionizer may mitigate some electronic risk, direct assault by EMP or Ion weaponry may render the armor's onboard systems inert

• Symbolic Burden: To wear the garbs is to represent not just oneself, but Mandalore. Any act of dishonor while wearing it is seen as a spiritual crime against the legacy of their kith & kin.

• Restrained Mobility: While fluid and elegant, the armor restricts heavy combat movements. It is designed for controlled gestures, ceremonial dances, and speeches, not war.

PREACHING TO THE CHIOR​

The Regalia of Iron was born from ashes and memory.

In the centuries following the destruction of Mandalore, when the children of the Creed scattered across the stars, their armor became their home. Yet, as the faithless spread and the warrior's purpose dimmed, there arose a question within the forges of The Ark: What do Mandalorians wear when they no longer fight, but rule?

The answer came from few, The Warpriest of Ha'rangir, who decreed that even in times of peace, the flame must burn bright.

Upon rediscovering the lost Forges of Furyia, artisans and witch-smiths labored side by side to create garments worthy of the empire's rebirth. They merged old beskar with the mystic weaves of shellsilk, producing fabric that shimmered like solar fire and flowed like molten steel.

Thus was born The Warden-Type Beskar'gam, a symbol not of conquest, but of resurrection.

To wear it is to stand at the meeting point between past and future, between destruction and creation. It embodies what it means to be Mandalorian reborn. Not merely a warrior, but a ruler, a prophet, and a living reminder that civilization and savagery are two faces of the same divine truth.

And so, when the Inheritors stand beneath foreign suns in their flowing Regalia, they do not appear as guests of the galaxy, but as its rightful heirs.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Domina Prime

Looks good. The only thing I have to say before I approve this is, the gif you use is a link from discord. These dont really work on the site and eventually expire to my knowledge, so if you wanna save the gif somewhere and drop the new link in, I’ll wait until you tag me before we proceed.