Subcutaneous body armor consists of small plates of flexible armor implanted under the recipient’s skin. Available as wetware.

Benefit: The character gains a natural armor bonus to Defense. The bonus depends on the density of the armor: Light +2, Medium +5, Heavy +8.

Type: Internal.

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

Base Purchase DC: Light 15, Medium 20, or Heavy 25.

Restriction: Military (+3).