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====== Analects Book 1 Chapter 2: Armor and Shields ======

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The following tables provide a collection of [[armor|armor]] and [[shield|shields]] you may purchase or equip. For more information on their use in the game, see [[Player's Guide Chapter 7|Player's Guide Chapter 7: Gear and Wealth]].

===== Armor Table ======

^ Armor                                                                ^ Rank     ^  Wealth  ^
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#buff_coat|Buff Coat]]                    | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#hardened_leather|Hardened Leather]]      | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#hide_armor|Hide Armor]]                  | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#lamellar_armor|Lamellar Armor]]          | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#padded_jack|Padded Jack]]                | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#brigandine|Brigandine]]                  | Medium   |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#hauberk|Hauberk]]                        | Medium   |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#jack_of_plate|Jack of Plate]]            | Medium   |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#reinforced_leather|Reinforced Leather]]  | Medium   |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#splint_armor|Splint Armor]]              | Medium   |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#fluted_plate|Fluted Plate]]              | Heavy    |     3    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#laminar_armor|Laminar Armor]]            | Heavy    |     3    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#plate_armor|Plate Armor]]                | Heavy    |     3    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#scale_armor|Scale Armor]]                | Heavy    |     3    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#spiked_armor|Spiked Armor]]              | Heavy    |     3    |

===== Shields Table =====

^ Shield                                                         ^ Rank     ^  Wealth  ^
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#adarga|Adarga]]                    | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#buckler|Buckler]]                  | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#heater_shield|Heater Shield]]      | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#pavis|Pavis]]                      | Light    |     1    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#aspis|Aspis]]                      | Heavy    |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#kite_shield|Kite Shield]]          | Heavy    |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#parma|Parma]]                      | Heavy    |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#scutum|Scutum]]                    | Heavy    |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#spiked_shield|Spiked Shield]]      | Heavy    |     2    |
^ [[analects_book_1_chapter_2#targe|Targe]]                      | Heavy    |     2    |

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===== Armor Entries =====

==== Brigandine ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4.

^ Brigandine  ^ Medium Armor  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This armor, consisting of steel plates riveted to a leather doublet, is the most common protection used by rank-and-file soldiers thanks to its ease of make.//  |||

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==== Buff Coat ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4 against melee attacks.

^ Buff Coat  ^ Light Armor  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This long leather coat provides some protection against blades, though it's vulnerable to piercing attacks. Cavalry often wear it under a metal cuirass.//  |||

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==== Fluted Plate ====

Base Skill -1. Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d8, but decrease your base Miss dice level by 1.

^ Fluted Plate  ^ Heavy Armor  ^ Wealth: 3  ^
| //This heavy, elaborate suit of plate armor has fluted designs that help to deflect incoming attacks. Such specialized armor is limited to important personnel.//  |||

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==== Hardened Leather ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4 against ranged attacks.

^ Hardened Leather  ^ Light Armor  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //Strips and plates of boiled leather provide good protection from arrows and stones, but slicing weapons are able to cut straight through them.//  |||

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==== Hauberk ====

Your base Reaction and all Actions from equipped Gear gain **Defense:** 1d2.

^ Hauberk  ^ Medium Armor  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This mail shirt made of interlocking metal chains is often worn under heavier armors. On its own it offers good mobility but is easily pierced.//  |||

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==== Hide Armor ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4, but decrease your base Miss dice level by 1.

^ Hide Armor  ^ Light Armor  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //Simple in construction, this defensive gear consists of tough hides draped about the body. Hides of monstrous beasts are preferred for their resilience.//  |||

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==== Jack of Plate ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d2 against melee attacks and **Defense:** 1d6 against ranged attacks.

^ Jack of Plate  ^ Medium Armor  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //Consisting of metal plates sewn within layers of canvas, this armor is relatively lightweight and readily embellished for fashion purposes.//  |||

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==== Lamellar Armor ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d2.

^ Lamellar Armor  ^ Light Armor  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This armor consists of horizontal rows of hard leather platelets laced together. Vital areas are typically reinforced with metal platelets.//  |||

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==== Laminar Armor ====

Base Skill -1. Your base Reaction and all Actions from equipped Gear gain **Defense:** 1d4.

^ Laminar Armor  ^ Heavy Armor  ^ Wealth: 3  ^
| //This armor is composed of solid metal plates forged into horizontal bands. It's expensive to make and maintain but offers superior protection.//  |||

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==== Padded Jack ====

Increase HP by 3.

^ Padded Jack  ^ Light Armor  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This leather jacket is stitched with a couple dozen or so layers of various textiles. It is a type of gambeson worn as stand-alone armor.//  |||

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==== Plate Armor ====

Base Skill -1. Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d6.

^ Plate Armor  ^ Heavy Armor  ^ Wealth: 3  ^
| //This set of metal armor covers the entire body, providing superior protection at the cost of mobility. Few weak points exist for enemy attacks to pierce.//  |||

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==== Scale Armor ====

Base Skill -1. Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4. Increase HP by 3.

^ Scale Armor  ^ Heavy Armor  ^ Wealth: 3  ^
| //This armor, consisting of a leather coat laced with metal scales, provides better protection from piercing attacks than traditional mail.//  |||

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==== Spiked Armor ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d4. Whenever you Grab a target or successfully maintain a Grab, the target suffers 1d4 damage.

^ Spiked Armor  ^ Heavy Armor  ^ Wealth: 3  ^
| //Deadly spikes protrude from this set of metal plate armor in carefully-chosen locations so as not to harm the wearer. Defense still suffers, however.//  |||

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==== Splint Armor ====

Your base Reaction gains **Defense:** 1d2. Increase HP by 3.

^ Splint Armor  ^ Medium Armor  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This armor consists of vertical strips of metal riveted to leather. It's mostly worn on the limbs, accompanied by a breastplate.//  |||

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===== Shield Entries =====

==== Adarga ====

^ Adarga  ^ Light Shield  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This hard leather shield is commonly used by light cavalry, though there is little about its design that prevents effective use afoot.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d6  ||
^  **Defense** | 1d2  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d4  ||

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==== Aspis ====

^ Aspis  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This heavy shield is round in shape and made almost entirely of wood, rimmed and accented in metal for reinforcement.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d6  ||
^  **Defense** | 1d4  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d6  ||

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==== Buckler ====

^ Buckler  ^ Light Shield  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This dueling small shield is intended for melee combat, offering little protection against projectiles. It demands dexterity from its bearer.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Melee Guard  |||
| This Reaction can only be played against melee attacks.  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d10  ||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d4  ||

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==== Heater Shield ====

^ Heater Shield  ^ Light Shield  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This leather and wood shield is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Specialized versions are commonly used in jousing competitions.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d8  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d4  ||

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==== Kite Shield ====

^ Kite Shield  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This almond-shaped large shield offers the ability to protect the legs when compared to traditional smaller shield design, though it's a bit unwieldy.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d8  ||
^  **Defense** | 1d2  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d6  ||

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==== Parma ====

^ Parma  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This heavy, round, metal shield is extremely sturdy, able to deflect incoming missile fire. More complex designs see greater success in melee, however.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
| Increase the Miss dice level by 2 against ranged attacks.  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d8  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d6  ||

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==== Pavis ====

^ Pavis  ^ Light Shield  ^ Wealth: 1  ^
| //This archer's shield is typically affixed to the ground with a spike, providing cover for reloading or firing behind. It sports a prominent central ridge.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Ranged Guard  |||
| This Reaction can only be played against ranged attacks.  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d10  ||
^ (Strategy) Spike Into Ground  |||
| Unequip and drop this shield. As long as you and the shield remain in this section, you can continue to play the //Ranged Guard// Reaction as if you had this shield equipped.  |||

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==== Scutum ====

^ Scutum  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This massive shield's composite design gives it exceptional coverage of the body but also makes it more fragile and easily broken.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
| If you roll a 1 on the Miss dice, the shield becomes unusable for the remainder of the scenario.  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d12  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d6  ||

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==== Spiked Shield ====

^ Spiked Shield  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This duelist's shield evolved from the buckler, incorporating one or more spikes to provide alternative means of damaging the foe.//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d8  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d8  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d8 (Piercing 1)  ||

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==== Targe ====

^ Targe  ^ Heavy Shield  ^ Wealth: 2  ^
| //This classic round infantry shield is the source of the term "target." Indeed, this type of iron-plated wooden shield is often called a "target shield."//  |||
^ (Reaction) Guard  |||
^  **Miss** | 1d10  ||
^ (Action) Bash  |||
^  **Hit** | 1d6  ||
^  **Damage** | 1d6  ||
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