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RANCOR ARMOUR
Used since time immemorable, Rancor Armour can be found on the battle-beasts of the Hutt Cartel, either deployed in battle for shocking results or more commonly, around the perimeter of Hutt Palace or the beast-fighting rings. Essentially Rancor Armour consists of a series of Durasteel Plates fashioned into a suit to encase the terrifying beast contained within.
Standing our a set of heavy armour, Rancor Armour is custom-made to the specific creature is to be worn by and is designed to minimize movement restrictions whilst increasing the defensive capability of these dangerous and expensive beasts. Most commonly, the armour covers the torso and back of the beast, whilst covering its upper arms and legs. Claws and feet are left uncovered to enable them to be used in combat - the head of the creature is usually uncovered, with the Rancor's exceptionally thick skull more than up to the task of keeping it safe.
In many cases, a saddle can be attached to the back of the Rancor Armour, enabling a trained Rancor tamer to 'pilot' the beast in combat. The wearer is advised to be armed and armoured and to - well, hang on tight.
Standing our a set of heavy armour, Rancor Armour is custom-made to the specific creature is to be worn by and is designed to minimize movement restrictions whilst increasing the defensive capability of these dangerous and expensive beasts. Most commonly, the armour covers the torso and back of the beast, whilst covering its upper arms and legs. Claws and feet are left uncovered to enable them to be used in combat - the head of the creature is usually uncovered, with the Rancor's exceptionally thick skull more than up to the task of keeping it safe.
In many cases, a saddle can be attached to the back of the Rancor Armour, enabling a trained Rancor tamer to 'pilot' the beast in combat. The wearer is advised to be armed and armoured and to - well, hang on tight.
LEGALITY
This is enormously illegal, however, the people using it don't normally care about that.
INTENT
This fills the important niche of bringing the Rancor Armour seen in the High Republic Comics to the forums canon.
RESTRICTIONS
This can only be used in the retinues of those Hutts with the resources to command such an expensive items deployment.
Type and Coverage
Type: Heavy Armor
Coverage: (Coverage regions for Light armor is 1-3 regions, Medium is 4-5, Heavy is 6-7)
Type: Heavy Armor
Coverage: (Coverage regions for Light armor is 1-3 regions, Medium is 4-5, Heavy is 6-7)
- Head: None
- Torso: Heavy Durasteel plating.
- Back: Heavy Durasteel plating.
- Upper Arms: Heavy Durasteel segmented plates.
- Lower Arms: None.
- Upper Legs: Heavy Durasteel segmented plates.
- Lower Legs: None.
Functions
Function 1: Rancor Saddle
- A simple leather saddle, the Rancor saddle attaches to the upper back of the Rancor, enabling a rider to give it direction in combat. The degree to which these directions are followed depends on the ability of the rider, and the temperament of the Rancor.
