From:	Paul Jonathan Adam <Paul@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject:	Re: Layering Armor
Date:	Sun, 23 Apr 1995 00:48:45 GMT

> Is there an official SR policy on layering armor? The closest thing I
> can find is p.54 of FoF on the Military Grade Armor. I've being usinga
> version of this for awhile now, and I was just wondering if anyone else
> had ideas.

The official version is in the NAGRL: apart for some specialist ensemble
outfits listed there. On Page 94, the rule is stated that you can
get the benefits of one piece, plus half the benefit of another. Typically
you might wear a Vest with Plates (4/2) and a Lined Coat (4/2): this
would give you 6/3 armour protection in total.

-begin house rules-
I also apply the rules for heavy armour to the total rating: if the
higher of Ballistic or Impact is over the wearer's Quickness, you
lose one die of Combat Pool per point over. So Joe Blow with quickness
3 in the above combo loses 3 dice of pool.

A little harsh, but as an ex-motorcyclist, try wearing a thermal fleece
under a leather jacket and you'll soon get my point.

And to my mind this supercedes Form Fit "cannot be worn with any other
armour" in my Street Samurai catalogue. However, heavy/security/military
armours are so optimised layering won't work: clothing only.
-end house rules-

--
When you have shot and killed a man, you have defined your attitude towards
him. You have offered a definite answer to a definite problem. For better or
for worse, you have acted decisively.
In fact, the next move is up to him.

Paul J. Adam paul@********.demon.co.uk