From Lexicanum

'Eavy Armour is a form of protection worn by Orks. It is usually made from scavenged metal plates^[1]-p91, or chunks of whatever armour the Ork can get his hands on, riveted together and worn mostly over the torso, although the plates can be riveted onto the Ork himself!

Earlier versions of the suit were custom made by Meks, and were some times powered by some form of generator in a backpack suit and delivered through an assortment of pulleys, wheels and cogs^[2]-p20. Current incarnations seem to be more crude and loose, usually welded by young Spanner Boyz or by the users themself.

It is commonly worn by Nobz and Warbosses, as a little extra protection goes a long way in a society where fighting (often to the death) is the usual form of career advancement^[3] . Those Ork Boyz who manage to get their hand on a piece of 'Eavy Armour are called 'Ard Boyz, and usually comprise mobs of their own.

Sources

1. ^ :Codex: Orks (4th Edition)
2. ^ :Codex: Orks (2nd Edition)
3. ^ :Codex: Orks (3rd Edition)

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