Body or dermal plating is externally grafted armor plating that is comprised of polymers, laminate composites, and light-weight alloys. Though plating is not as subtle as subcutaneous body armor, it provides far more protection. Fashion-conscious cyborgs often purchase highly-stylized body plating, while military models are much more utilitarian.

Benefit: The character gains a natural bonus to Defense. This bonus depends on the density of the armor: Light +4, Medium +7, Heavy + 10. The recipient of dermal plating is unable to wear any other type of body armor.

Type: External

Location: One torso

Hardness/Hit Points: 5/varies. The armor has one-half the maximum hit points of the recipient

Base Purchase DC: Light (Purchase DC 18); Medium (Purchase DC 23); Heavy (Purchase DC 28)

Restriction: Mil (+3)