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==Reflec==
 
 
Reflective material on a plastic base can be tailored
 
Reflective material on a plastic base can be tailored
 
into a body suit which is effective against [[Laser Weapons|laser fire]] but ineffective
 
into a body suit which is effective against [[Laser Weapons|laser fire]] but ineffective
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clothing. Reflec is expensive and often difficult to obtain.
 
clothing. Reflec is expensive and often difficult to obtain.
  
==Ablat==
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Ablat is a cheap alternative to reflec fashioned from
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  |S1=[[Imperial Encyclopedia]]
a material which will ablate (vaporize) when hit by laser fire.
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The ablation of the material carries away the energy of the laser
 
and protects the wearer. Continued fire against ablat degrades
 
its effectiveness, but the armor is cheap and easily replaceable.
 
Ablat also has some value against other forms of attack.
 
 
 
  - Source: Imperial Encyclopedia
 
 
 
 
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Revision as of 03:21, 1 April 2007

Reflective material on a plastic base can be tailored into a body suit which is effective against laser fire but ineffective against most weapons Reflec is worn under other clothing. Reflec is expensive and often difficult to obtain.

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