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Mesh armour
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This article is about the type of Eldar armour; for the type of Imperial armour, see Mesh Armour (Imperial). |
Mesh armour is commonly worn by Eldar Guardians[1]
Mesh Armour is formed of tens of thousands of individual pieces of thermoplas interwoven to produce a dense material resembling reptile scales or chainmail. It becomes momentarily rigid when hit, spreading force across a larger area, thereby reducing the damage. The thermoplas also disperses heat rapidly, giving reasonable protection against energy weapons.[1][2] The material is psychically sensitive, automatically reacting to the wearer's movements and thoughts to maintain a glove-tight fit as they move and fight.[3] Guardian mesh armour also contains additional features, including an independent air supply and heat-sensing lenses.[4]
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), pg. 51
- 2: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition), pg. 66
- 3: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 23
- 4: Path of the Seer (Novel), Destiny
- 5: Warhammer 40,000 Rulebook (5th Edition), pg. 156