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− | '''Ferro-Fibrous''' armor (FF) is a special type of armor used by vehicles and [[BattleMech]]s. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref>, 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. 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. | + | '''Ferro-Fibrous''' armor (FF) is a special type of armor used by vehicles and [[BattleMech]]s. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref>, 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]],<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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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]
Manufacturing
Ferro-fibrous armor are manufactured on the following planets: