The material below is Open Game Content from The Modern Path
ARMOR
Modern Armor does not provide the tradition bonus as archaic armor. Due to the different weapons and their power, modern armor has evolved differently. Instead of the traditional AC bonus the wearer gains a damage reduction and a fortification bonus.
ARMOR TABLE
Armor is described by a number of statistics, as shown on Table: Armor.
Damage Reduction: You have Damage Reduction against all damage except Slashing attacks
Fortification Bonus: Modern armor also includes the special quality of Fortification. When a critical hit is scored on the wearer, there is a percent chance that the critical hit is negated and damage is rolled normally.
Maximum Dex Bonus: This number is the maximum Dexterity bonus to AC that this type of armor allows.
Skill Penalty: This penalty applies to checks involving any Dexterity based skill.
Speed: Medium and heavy armor slows a character down.
Weight: This column gives the armor’s weight.
Cost: This is the purchase cost to acquire the armor.
| Armor | Damage Reduction | Fortification Bonus | Maximum Dex. Bonus | Skill Penalty | Speed | Weight | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Jacket | DR – 1/S | - | 0 | 0 | 30 | 4 lb. | $120 |
| Sport Padding | DR – 2/S | - | +6 | 0 | 30 | 15lbs | $200 |
| Light Undercover Shirt | DR – 2/S | +10% | +7 | 0 | 30 | 2 lb. | $275 |
| Pull-up Pouch Vest | DR – 2/S | +10% | +6 | -1 | 30 | 2 lb. | $275 |
| Undercover Vest | DR – 3/S | +10% | +5 | -2 | 30 | 3 lb. | $350 |
| Concealable Vest | DR – 4/S | +15% | +4 | -3 | 25 | 4 lb. | $500 |
| Light-Duty Vest | DR – 5/S | +15% | +3 | -4 | 25 | 8 lb. | $650 |
| Tactical Vest | DR – 6/S | +20% | +2 | -5 | 25 | 10 lb. | $900 |
| Special Response Vest | DR – 7/S | +25% | +1 | -6 | 20 | 15 lb. | $1,200 |
| Forced Entry Unit | DR – 8/S | +30% | +0 | -8 | 20 | 20 lb. | $1,500 |
ARMOR TYPES (NO FEAT REQUIRED)
LEATHER JACKET This armor is represented by heavy leather Biker’s jacket.
LIGHT ARMOR
PADDED ARMOR A number of other impromptu armors, such as football pads and a baseball catcher’s pads, offer similar protection and game statistics.
LIGHT UNDERCOVER SHIRT Designed for deep undercover work in which it’s critical that the wearer not appear to be armed or armored, this garment consists of a T-shirt with a band of light protective material sewn in around the lower torso.
PULL-UP POUCH VEST This garment, consisting of a torso apron of light protective material held up by a loop around the neck, can be stored in an innocuous fanny pack. Deploying the apron is a move action.
UNDERCOVER VEST Covering a larger area of the torso, this vest provides better protection than the light undercover shirt—but it’s also more easily noticed. It’s best used when the armor should remain unseen but the wearer doesn’t expect to face much scrutiny, granting a +4 bonus on Perception checks to notice the armor.
MEDIUM ARMOR
CONCEALABLE VEST Standard issue in many police forces, this vest provides maximum protection in a garment that can be worn all day long under regular clothing. While it may go unnoticed by a quick glance, it grants a +2 bonus on Perception checks to notice the armor.
LIGHT-DUTY VEST A lightweight tactical vest designed for extended use by riot police and forces on alert for potential attack, this armor sacrifices a degree of protection for a modicum of comfort—at least compared to other tactical body armors.
TACTICAL VEST The standard body armor for police tactical units, this vest provides full-torso protection in the toughest flexible protective materials available. HEAVY ARMOR
FORCED ENTRY UNIT The most powerful protection available is built into this suit, which consists of a heavy torso jacket with ceramic plates over the chest and back, neck and groin guards, arm protection, and a helmet. Heavy and cumbersome, this armor is generally only donned by tactical officers heading into a dangerous assault.
SPECIAL RESPONSE VEST Built like the tactical vest, but incorporating groin and neck protection as well as a ceramic plate over the chest, this armor provides additional protection in battles against heavily armed opponents.
