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First developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2571]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the Succession Wars. The Draconis Combine was able to re-create it in [[3040]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Later, the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] would develop [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light]] and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy]] versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> | First developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2571]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the Succession Wars. The Draconis Combine was able to re-create it in [[3040]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Later, the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] would develop [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light]] and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy]] versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> | ||
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FF Armor is a [[Rules Level#Standard Rules|Standard Rules]] piece of Equipment under the current system and was [[Rules Level/THB#Rules Level 2|Rules Level 2]] under the previous system. Armor of this type produced in the Inner Sphere has a [[Technology Rating#E|Technology Rating of E]] while Clan produced armor has a [[Technology Rating#F|Technology Rating of F]]. As with all combat vehicle armor types Ferro-Aluminum is assumed to have a [[Barrier Armor Rating|Barrier Rating]] of 10. | FF Armor is a [[Rules Level#Standard Rules|Standard Rules]] piece of Equipment under the current system and was [[Rules Level/THB#Rules Level 2|Rules Level 2]] under the previous system. Armor of this type produced in the Inner Sphere has a [[Technology Rating#E|Technology Rating of E]] while Clan produced armor has a [[Technology Rating#F|Technology Rating of F]]. As with all combat vehicle armor types Ferro-Aluminum is assumed to have a [[Barrier Armor Rating|Barrier Rating]] of 10. | ||
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Revision as of 16:25, 6 January 2011
Description
Ferro-Fibrous armor (FF) is a special type of armor used by vehicles and BattleMechs. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating[1], it provides more protection per ton than standard armor (12% for Inner Sphere FF, 20% for Clan FF), but takes up more space on the 'Mech or vehicle (14 for inner sphere, 7 for clan). The maximum amount of protection is not changed; merely the weight of armor required to achieve that level of protection. For a unit which already has maximum armor protection, it is therefore considered a weight-saving measure, at the cost of critical space. The weight savings for Endo Steel are greater than those saved by ferro-fibrous armor, but it is more costly and obviously more difficult to repair or add as an upgrade to a 'Mech.
First developed by the Terran Hegemony in 2571,[2] Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the Succession Wars. The Draconis Combine was able to re-create it in 3040.[3] Later, the Free Worlds League and Lyran Alliance would develop Light and Heavy versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.[4]
Game Rules
FF Armor is a Standard Rules piece of Equipment under the current system and was Rules Level 2 under the previous system. Armor of this type produced in the Inner Sphere has a Technology Rating of E while Clan produced armor has a Technology Rating of F. As with all combat vehicle armor types Ferro-Aluminum is assumed to have a Barrier Rating of 10.
Manufacturing
Ferro-fibrous armor are manufactured on the following planets: