Pectorals

[DanHoward]

I've started a new thread so as not to derail an earlier, unrelated one.
http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread...=69171&page=11
It is a sample of how the rules for building armour in Low-Tech can be applied to historical examples.

Pectorals
A pectoral is a small chest plate. It is designed to protect the vitals but, depending on its size, it has a chance of protecting the upper chest (area 9) as well. Historically this type of armor usually only covered the front, not the back, and was held in place with straps. Look up the stats for the equivalent torso armor in Low-Tech and consult the following table.

1/6 chance.....5%
2/6 chance.....9%
3/6 chance.....12%

Example: DR 5 bronze plate armor for the Torso (areas 9-11) costs $8,000 and weighs 16 lbs. A pectoral of the same material that has a 2/6 chance of protecting the upper chest (area 9, front only) costs 9% of this or $720, 1.44 lbs. An equivalent plate made of iron would only cost $180.