Reinforced fiber armor

Reinforced fiber armor was a type of light armor that was crafted by armorers on worlds where metals were in short supply. Its makeup consisted of the fibers of the jung-ju tree bound together with synthetic materials, thus offering good, flexible protection. Fiber armor was especially designed to channel energy-weapon attacks away from the body. The fibers woven into its exterior caused it to absorb and harmlessly disperse energy damage. However, fiber armor was far from perfect; and lucky shots managed to pass through.

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