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Line 2: '''Hardened Armor''' is a thicker armor type that uses multiple overlapping plates to provide additional protection against enemy fire. Though capable of diverting more damage than standard armor, the increased number of armor plates and their lack of flexibility makes any unit employing it more difficult to pilot, and can affect the speed as well. In fact, Hardened Armor is so heavy that it cannot be mounted on hovercraft, VTOLs, or WiGE vehicles.<ref name="TOp280-281">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 280–281: "Armor - Hardened Armor"</ref> '''Hardened Armor''' is a thicker armor type that uses multiple overlapping plates to provide additional protection against enemy fire. Though capable of diverting more damage than standard armor, the increased number of armor plates and their lack of flexibility makes any unit employing it more difficult to pilot, and can affect the speed as well. In fact, Hardened Armor is so heavy that it cannot be mounted on hovercraft, VTOLs, or WiGE vehicles.<ref name="TOp280-281">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 280–281: "Armor - Hardened Armor"</ref> − Development of Hardened Armor began in [[3045]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name="TOp280-281"/> Though prototype armor entered service in [[3047]]<ref name="TOp280-281"/>, the multiple drawbacks of the armor prevented widespread adoption. The [[Clan Invasion]] increased pressure on manufacturers to create viable Hardened Armor, but despite their best efforts creating armor that provides increased protection without compromising performance remains impossible. + Development of Hardened Armor began in [[3045]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name="TOp280-281"/> Though prototype armors entered service in [[3047]]<ref name="TOp280-281"/>, the multiple drawbacks of the armor prevented widespread adoption. The [[Clan Invasion]] increased pressure on manufacturers to create viable Hardened Armor, but despite their best efforts creating armor that provides increased protection without compromising performance remains impossible. [[Clan Ghost Bear]] seized several examples of Hardened Armor and their [[Scientist Caste|Scientist]] and [[Technician Caste|Technician Castes]] have created their own version. However, to the Bear's dismay the heavy plates preclude the armor being used on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name="TOp280-281"/> This means that only standard BattleMechs can benefit from the increased armor protection. By 3090, the armor would enter limited mass-production becoming more widespread by the [[thirty-second century]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> [[Clan Ghost Bear]] seized several examples of Hardened Armor and their [[Scientist Caste|Scientist]] and [[Technician Caste|Technician Castes]] have created their own version. However, to the Bear's dismay the heavy plates preclude the armor being used on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name="TOp280-281"/> This means that only standard BattleMechs can benefit from the increased armor protection. By 3090, the armor would enter limited mass-production becoming more widespread by the [[thirty-second century]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>
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'''Hardened Armor''' is a thicker armor type that uses multiple overlapping plates to provide additional protection against enemy fire. Though capable of diverting more damage than standard armor, the increased number of armor plates and their lack of flexibility makes any unit employing it more difficult to pilot, and can affect the speed as well. In fact, Hardened Armor is so heavy that it cannot be mounted on hovercraft, VTOLs, or WiGE vehicles.<ref name="TOp280-281">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 280–281: "Armor - Hardened Armor"</ref> | '''Hardened Armor''' is a thicker armor type that uses multiple overlapping plates to provide additional protection against enemy fire. Though capable of diverting more damage than standard armor, the increased number of armor plates and their lack of flexibility makes any unit employing it more difficult to pilot, and can affect the speed as well. In fact, Hardened Armor is so heavy that it cannot be mounted on hovercraft, VTOLs, or WiGE vehicles.<ref name="TOp280-281">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 280–281: "Armor - Hardened Armor"</ref> | ||
| − | Development of Hardened Armor began in [[3045]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name="TOp280-281"/> Though prototype | + | Development of Hardened Armor began in [[3045]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name="TOp280-281"/> Though prototype armors entered service in [[3047]]<ref name="TOp280-281"/>, the multiple drawbacks of the armor prevented widespread adoption. The [[Clan Invasion]] increased pressure on manufacturers to create viable Hardened Armor, but despite their best efforts creating armor that provides increased protection without compromising performance remains impossible. |
[[Clan Ghost Bear]] seized several examples of Hardened Armor and their [[Scientist Caste|Scientist]] and [[Technician Caste|Technician Castes]] have created their own version. However, to the Bear's dismay the heavy plates preclude the armor being used on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name="TOp280-281"/> This means that only standard BattleMechs can benefit from the increased armor protection. By 3090, the armor would enter limited mass-production becoming more widespread by the [[thirty-second century]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> | [[Clan Ghost Bear]] seized several examples of Hardened Armor and their [[Scientist Caste|Scientist]] and [[Technician Caste|Technician Castes]] have created their own version. However, to the Bear's dismay the heavy plates preclude the armor being used on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name="TOp280-281"/> This means that only standard BattleMechs can benefit from the increased armor protection. By 3090, the armor would enter limited mass-production becoming more widespread by the [[thirty-second century]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> | ||