Approved Tech Tensile-Durasteel mesh

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To create a flexible, high-strength internal mesh that reinforces armor movement points and soft zones while maintaining durability and agility for widespread use.
Image Source: N/A
Canon Link: Durasteel — base inspiration
Permissions: N/A
Primary Source: Custom blend based on standard durasteel applications and modern armor design

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lilaste Arms
Affiliation: Open Market
Market Status: Open-Market
Model: Flex-Frame Composite Weave
Modularity: Yes
Production: Mass Produced
Material: Tensile-durasteel alloy, reinforced carbon-fiber strands, reactive micro-hinges

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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Reinforcement Mesh / Substructure
Weight: Moderate
Color: Gunmetal gray with exposed fiber patterning; slight metallic sheen
Surface Texture: Coarse weave; hardened, tactile tension

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RESISTANCES

Type	Resistance
Kinetic	High
Environmental	High
Heat / Thermal	Average
Energy	Average
Blasters	Average
EMP/Ion	Low
Sonic	Low
Corrosive	Low
Force Sensory Powers	None

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Joint Stabilization Framework: Reinforces armor articulation points such as elbows, knees, necks, and torsos to prevent warping or plate separation under strain
• Reactive Tension Lines: Cable-like tension cords adjust micro-flexibility in real time, supporting natural movement while maintaining shape
• Compression-Controlled Reinforcement: Mesh tightens under sudden force to reduce dislocation or hyperextension, protecting the wearer from sprains and joint damage
• Durasteel Alloy Core: While more flexible than standard durasteel plating, it retains significant kinetic resilience and structural durability

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STRENGTHS

• Mobility Without Weakness: Enables flexible armor design without sacrificing protection at movement points
• Durable Framework: Prevents soft-spot failure at vulnerable areas like armpits, inner thighs, or behind the knees
• Fatigue Reduction: Helps stabilize body movement and armor weight distribution, reducing operator exhaustion in long deployments
• Customizable Integration: Can be layered beneath full armor plates or integrated into light scout suits for enhanced movement protection

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WEAKNESSES

• Minimal Standalone Protection: Alone, Tensile-Durasteel Mesh is not strong enough to stop lethal blows — it must be combined with external plating
• Low Energy Resistance: While it absorbs physical impacts well, it is vulnerable to plasma, lightsabers, and ion discharge
• Stiff in Subzero Environments: Extreme cold can slightly reduce its flex response unless treated or augmented with heating elements
• Exposed Points Can Be Exploited: If joints are not properly shielded, the mesh becomes a viable weak spot for precision strikes

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DESCRIPTION

Tensile-Durasteel Mesh is a flexible skeletal weave that serves as the armor beneath the armor reinforcing mobility zones where full plating would restrict movement or create structural weaknesses. Designed to enhance both light recon suits and full heavy battleplate, it provides crucial support where agility and strength must coexist.

Produced by Lilaste Arms and now widely available across the galaxy, this mesh features a tight lattice of durasteel filaments, reinforced with reactive carbon-fiber threads and tension coils that respond dynamically to the user's movement. It mirrors the function of a muscle or tendon giving soldiers the ability to run, dive, roll, and climb without compromising on protection around soft or critical zones.

Valued by mercenaries, planetary militias, bounty hunters, and security firms, Tensile-Durasteel Mesh is often used to upgrade existing armor with modern joint protection and fatigue-reducing infrastructure. While not a replacement for solid armor plating, it provides critical support and is especially useful for modular armor sets where flexibility and endurance are essential.

From elite strike teams to frontier patrols, its adaptability and affordability have made it a staple component in modern armor design. Whether you're outfitting a tactical response unit or a lone operative, this mesh ensures your armor bends with you not against you.

 

[MANIAC]

Laphisto

Wonderful material.

Approved.