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Dealer of Death
Nanolaminate Coating [Magnified View of one layer]
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- | Intent | Updating a resilient coating material that is effective against blaster fire and capable of self repairing if not substantially damaged.
- | Image Source | Source
- | Canon Link | N/A
- | Permissions | N/A
- | Primary Source | Armorplast / Shape-Memory Alloy / Nanolaminate Plating
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- | Manufacturer | ApexTech Industries
- | Affiliation | Closed-Market
- | Model | N/A
- | Modularity |
- | Application | Nanolaminate Plating can be applied to any surface, whether it be armor, vehicles, starships, etc.
- | Production | Mass-Produced
- | Material |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- | Classification | Coating Material
- | Weight | Light
- | Resistances |
- | Blasters | Very High
- | Kinetic | High
- | Melee | Very Low
- | Lightsabers | Average
- | Other |
- | Sonic | None
- | EMP/Ion | None
- | Corrosive | Very Low
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Blaster Protection
- Self-Repairing
STRENGTHS
- | Blaster Protection | The molecular structuring and layers of nanolaminate plating applied to any surface is capable of effectively 'cushioning' the impact of a blaster shot and disperse the heat across a wider area, thus mitigating the penetrating power of a blaster shot or any similar weapon. The self-repairing nature of the coating itself allows for surfaces such as infantry armor to repair a small breach and still be fully functional after taking a stray shot.
- | Kinetic Cushion | While it will not fully protect from kinetic damage (And will still bruise like nobody's business), the numerous energy bearing molecules can absorb and mitigate the kinetic force of live ammunition or explosions to protect from penetration or extensive internal damage. This applies moreso for body armor purposes, but applications to surfaces such as vehicles or droids still allow from extensive damage being done via penetration to any underlying systems.
- | Melee | Nanolaminate plating generally does not respond well to kinetic sources or abrasive contact, particularly in the form of melee as it can 'shave' off the layers of nanolaminate to render it less effective.
- | Extreme Heat | Nanolaminate plating is designed to absorb and disperse heat across a large area, thus rendering a blaster shot ineffective, however, excessive exposure/contact to extreme heat typically results in the molecules and layers 'fusing' together and mitigating the properties that makes it protective. This can be brought about by sustained heavy blaster fire or weapons such as lightsabers or plasmatic edges.
DESCRIPTION
Initially developed as an experimental level product, the original nanolaminate plating's effectiveness led to further research and development of the concept. Improvements were made to the original iteration, sacrificing some properties in favor of capitalizing on the blaster resistant nature. The materials that go into the creation of a more resilient to blaster proof have been updated for a more effective alloy, slightly increasing the weight without too much of a hindrance. After some more testing at development facilities, ApexTech Industries has confidently opted to push for more widespread production of the product.
Nanolaminate Plating still works off the same principles of its predecessor, functioning as a defensive coating applied to a surface with multiple vacuum deposited molecular layers that cushion the impact of a blaster bolt and disperse heat across a wider area, thus heavily mitigating the penetrative power that even higher energy output blasters such as snipers or laser cannons might output in comparison to standard blaster rifles. With its self-repairing nature it is able to effectively mend itself after taking a hit, allowing for surfaces hit to recover from damage so long as they aren't repeatedly struck by blaster bolts.
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