Notice!!!
Unlike the traditional World of Darkness combat system Armor is treated as Soak (Damage Reduction) not as an attacker dice pool reduction. Each time Armor takes damage it's soak rating decreases by one.
Eufiber
Eufiber, an organic polymer-esque substance was originally secreted from the epidermis of Costa Rican Nova Anibál Buendia; a synthetic was later created from living colonies of the fiber.
This material has many uses, including Op-Net cables and clothing. But living eufiber is greatly prized by novas as the materials' genetic and quantum pattern conforms to that of the nova wearing it. This means that the eufiber can store a limited amount of quantum energy giving it durability and a natural defense for itself and it's wearer. Also, through this bonding eufiber clothing becomes immune to the nova's powers, making it extremely useful for many novas. It is possible, with careful attuning, for a nova to gain limited control of a eufiber colony, allowing them to manipulate it as if it was part of their own body.
Armor
| Armor | General | Firearms | Strength | Defense | Speed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb Suit | 3 | 6 | 3 | -3 | -3 | Once explosion is absorbed, drops to 2/3 |
| Bulletproof Vest | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 0 | Bulletproof |
| Bulletproof Vest Accessories | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covers a spot not armored by Vest; only applies against called shots against covered area |
| Chainmail | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | -2 | |
| Chainmail (vanity) | 1 | 1 | 3 | -1 | -1 | |
| Flak Jacket | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 0 | Bulletproof; updated by Armory to "Bulletproof Vest" |
| Flak Jacket (Armory variant) | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | Quasi-bulletproof |
| Full Riot Gear | 3 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -1 | Bulletproof |
| Full Riot Gear+ | 3 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -1 | Bulletproof; immune to Armor Piercing |
| Kevlar Jacket (Thin) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Bulletproof |
| Leather (Hardened) | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | -1 | |
| Leather Armor | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 0 | |
| Leather Armor (Hardened) | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 0 | |
| Lorica Segmentata | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | -2 | |
| Plate Armor | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | -3 | Penalties increased if not custom fitted |
| Reinforced Clothing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Reinforced clothing or thick leather jacket |
| Sports Equipment | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | -1 |
Shields
| Shields | Defense/
Damage |
Strength | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic Armor Wall | - | - | Cover (Durability 5, Size 7, Structure 12) |
| Ballistic Shield | +2 / 0B | 3 | Adds significant penalty to hit with ranged weapons; armor-piercing ranged weapons penetrate without problem |
| Concealed
(Small) |
2 / 0B | 2 | Concealed: A character who wields a shield, but doesn't use it to attack can add this shields defense to armor. |
| Concealed
(Large) |
3 / 2B | 3 | Concealed: A character who wields a shield, but doesn't use it to attack can add this shields defense to armor. |
| Hoplon/Apsis
(Large) |
+2 / 2B | 3 | -1 to incoming ranged attacks |
| Improvised Shield | +1 / 0B | Variable | Destroyed after absorbing (Structure) attacks |
| Medieval Shield | +2 / 2B | 3 | |
| Riot Shield | +2 / 0B | 2 | Add full defense against thrown attacks |
| Riot Shield (electrified) | +2 / 2B | 2 | Add full defense against ranged attacks; stun anyone touched by the shield |