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In 2075, you’d have to be crazy to consider walking outside with just a tee-shirt and jeans, even in some of the nicer parts of the Sprawl. You need protection: from the acid rain, from air pollution, from ultraviolet radiation from the completely fragged ozone layer, and of course, from random street violence.

Advances in ballistic fabrics from spiderweave venlar threads to ceramic-titanium composite plates enable modern armor to be lightweight, flexible, and concealable. For game rules dealing with armor, see p. 168.

Clothing

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - - 20¥ -100,000¥ Core
Clothing in 2075 comes with amazing features you’ll likely completely take for granted. Commlinks, music players, and other electronic devices can be woven right into the fabric, powered by interwoven batter ies or special energy-gather ing fabrics. On the other side of the economy, cheap soybased “flats” can be had for five nuyen per ar ticle of clothing from vending machines around the Sprawl. The more money you spend on your threads, the more impressive you look.

Electrochromic Modification

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - +2 +500¥ Core
Wireless Changing your clothes’ settings is a Free Action, and while it’s not good enough to be camouflage, it can display images, text files, or flat video from your commlink.
Electrochromic threads can change color with voltage, letting you alter the color of your clothing or display text, images, or patterns. This is good for fashion, but great for vanishing into a crowd if you need a quick costume change. You can even get armored clothing in electrochromic styles. It takes a Simple Action to change the settings on your electrochromic clothes, but a couple of Combat Turns to complete the change.

Feedback Clothing

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - 8 +500¥ Core
This haptic clothing allows for a tactile component to an augmented reality experience.

(Synth)Leather Jacket

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 4 4 - +200¥ Core
Usually made of synthleather unless you’ve got mad nuyen, this type of jacket (waist-length to duster) never goes out of style and even offers a modicum of protection. Just don’t expect it to stop bullets.

Armante Suit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 4 10 2,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 2 Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		Looking forward, expect next year’s designs to host amix of Native American and old American styles as theOlympics, held in Seattle, will be the place to highlightfashion in ’76. Plan 9 Armanté has always been a leader in the armored fashionfield in terms of quality product, but while they manage tobe aces in that category, their lines have absolutely zerointerchangeability. You obviously cannot mix fashionsfrom different years, as they change radically, but evenmixing pieces from the same year is a challenge. The cutsand styles of their pieces look terrible if mixed. Thorn Taking a look back, we can see that Armanté lookedto Sub-Saharan Africa to influence their ’74 line, likelydue to a heavy push on the Kilimanjaro Mass Driver—aproject that still hasn’t been fully brought online, I mightadd. I actually thought Armanté was taking a seriousfashion forward leap in ’73 when they came back onthe scene with a totally retro/post-apocalypse-chic lookpulled from the styles of 1920s America blended withsomething out of an episode of Dark Futures. Bull Dark Futures! I love that show. The “What If?” take onsome of the recent major world events is awesome. Slamm-0!
This year’s line is heavily influenced by the worldwide outcry of support for Aztlan against the eco-terrorist forces of Amazonia. Neo-Aztec influences define the styles of Armanté this season. This isn’t surprising to those of us who keep our ears open to the shadows, as Aztechnology was a major supporter for Vitorrio Armanté’s shadow war with Zoé to recover the rights to the line name back in ’73.

Armante Dress

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 4 10 2,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 2 Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		Looking forward, expect next year’s designs to host amix of Native American and old American styles as theOlympics, held in Seattle, will be the place to highlightfashion in ’76. Plan 9 Armanté has always been a leader in the armored fashionfield in terms of quality product, but while they manage tobe aces in that category, their lines have absolutely zerointerchangeability. You obviously cannot mix fashionsfrom different years, as they change radically, but evenmixing pieces from the same year is a challenge. The cutsand styles of their pieces look terrible if mixed. Thorn Taking a look back, we can see that Armanté lookedto Sub-Saharan Africa to influence their ’74 line, likelydue to a heavy push on the Kilimanjaro Mass Driver—aproject that still hasn’t been fully brought online, I mightadd. I actually thought Armanté was taking a seriousfashion forward leap in ’73 when they came back onthe scene with a totally retro/post-apocalypse-chic lookpulled from the styles of 1920s America blended withsomething out of an episode of Dark Futures. Bull Dark Futures! I love that show. The “What If?” take onsome of the recent major world events is awesome. Slamm-0!
This year’s line is heavily influenced by the worldwide outcry of support for Aztlan against the eco-terrorist forces of Amazonia. Neo-Aztec influences define the styles of Armanté this season. This isn’t surprising to those of us who keep our ears open to the shadows, as Aztechnology was a major supporter for Vitorrio Armanté’s shadow war with Zoé to recover the rights to the line name back in ’73.

Mortimer of London, Berwick Suit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 5 9 2,600¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Berwick Dress

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 4 8 2,300¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Crimson Sky Suit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 5 6 2,400¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Summit Suit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 6 7 2,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Summit Dress

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 5 7 2,200¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Greatcoat Coat

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 10/+3 10 8 3,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Ulysses Coat

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 10/+3 12 8 3,100¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Mortimer of London, Argentum Coat

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 12/+4 14 10 3,600¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), increase Social Limit by 1, –3 modifier for Concealability Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		High-end enough to get you into some of the nicestestablishments but not completely out of reach for theaverage runner. Netcat Problem is, this stuff has become almost a dead giveawayof runners working places that are outside their incomebracket. And on top of that, they have a high enoughresale value that wearing them makes you a target for thescum that live in your neighborhood. Mihoshi Oni I like the mix-n-match option Mortimer promotes,especially since their pieces can be mixed across yearswithout creating a total fashion faux-pas. Look for thisstuff on the resale market if you’re on a budget. It workswell with Armand’s “lightly worn” stock, too. Picador
Not exactly fashion-forward, but classic enough to always stay near the height of fashion. Mortimer has stuck with the classics, anchored around the venerable Berwick line. All pieces are custom tailored and fit, and I especially love that they include custom tailoring to fit “exceptional physical aspects” of their individual customers. Original pieces have to be sat for with a Mortimer certified tailor. I have a pretty solid stock of “lightly worn” Mortimer from some of his past lines. They lack the custom-cut features, but they can still have the important effect of making you look classier than you really are. The Crimson Sky and Summit lines from back in the early ’60s have aged quite well. And though they lack some of the wireless perks of many modern armors, they still stop bullets.

Vashon Island

*To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan

(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION)

Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care.

Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Vashon Island, Ace of Cups

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 8 6 1,600¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 1 Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Swords

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 8 6 1,300¥ SR5:R&G
Features Holster (Scabbard) Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Wands

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 6 8 6 1,200¥ SR5:R&G
Features Gear Access Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Coins

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 10 4 2,100¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 3 Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Spades

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 6 6 1,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Holster Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Clubs

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 6 6 1,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Holster Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Hearts

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 6 6 1,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Holster Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests

Vashon Island, Ace of Diamonds

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 6 8 1,400¥ SR5:R&G
Features Concealability +2 Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests		To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan
(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION) Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care. Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Vashon Island, Steampunk

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 10 14 7 2,250¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 1		To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan
(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION) Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care. Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Vashon Island, Synergist Business Line

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 5 8 1,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster (concealed) Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 1		To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan
(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION) Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care. Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Vashon Island, Synergist Business Line Longcoat

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 10 / +3 6 8 2,300¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack), Holster Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 1		To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan
(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION) Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care. Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Vashon Island, Sleeping Tiger

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 13 10 10 13,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit Holster Newest Model Ruthenium Polymer Coating (Rating 3) Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 1 and as Ruthenium Polymer Coating, p. 85.		To remind those who aren’t old … err … don’t remember, here’s the descriptions from the original line: Ace of Spades featured a WWII US fighter pilot style, Ace of Clubs went across the ocean for a WWII British bomber pilot style, Ace of Hearts updated the concept to a modern military pilot style, and Ace of Diamonds went into the future with designs based on the Spitfire Resurrection trid series. /dev/grrl I liked Spitfire Res. Too bad what happened to the lead actor. Sticks Yup, too bad. ;) Matt Wrath These new Aces lines may not fit in with the tarot line, but as you might guess, the public doesn’t really care. The styles are catching on with a large audience. Quality is good right now as Shia … Vashon Island tries to get its rep back. Red Anya Best thing about the Steampunk line is the number of gadgets and doodads you can hide in the accessories. Slave them all to a primo link, drop it into silent mode, and you’ve got a sweet and secure setup that everyone thinks is just high-end fashion. Glitch The Synergist Business line is still the first suit every upand-coming corporate angler makes their life-changing deal in. Most of whom feel they have a little street cred thanks to the pistol they keep tucked snug in the hidden holster built into the clothing. Fianchetto Shiawase brought back the Sleeping Tiger line, but word on the street is they put a hell of a lot more nuyen into R&D than they will ever earn back from the armor. The new incarnation builds from the foundation created by the old with an upgraded color-change system and even an adaptive camouflage feature for the right price. I can guarantee that they’re exploring other uses for this technology. Ma’fan
(A FULLY LICENSED SUBSIDIARY OF SHIAWASE FASHION) Can’t resist throwing on the little tag line just so we remember who’s in charge of this line. A few years back these lines were hot, but they’ve been adding feature after feature since then so that the things are getting pretty unwieldy. The rather unoriginal Aces High line added the Ace of Cups (high-collar floor-length coat with back shoulder flaring and flowing-but-layered lower half), Ace of Swords (WWII Japanese pilot style, complete with wakizashi scabbard built into the back), Ace of Wands (new-age wizard styling with lots of little pockets for reagents), and Ace of Coins (black juggernaut hide with platinum thread stitching and solid gold accents) this year and have been having quite a resurgence of both the new and old lines. And before you say anything, yes, I know there are no aces in tarot decks. Vashon Island doesn’t care. Vashon is still pushing the Steampunk line, as well as the old stand-by Synergist Business tag, along with the dime- (well, maybe a little more) a-dozen Actioneer line of suits. With the Shiawase connection, they have brought back the Sleeping Tiger with a vengeance. Each line has its own set of highlights that can draw a different audience.

Executive Suite

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 12 4 12 2,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Newest Model, increase Social Limit by 1 Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 2		That means the newer suits have better protection, but the older outfits, which you may be able to find in Armand’s Lightly Worn section, will still blend in visually. Thorn
The line’s name pretty much says it all. These suits are usually found on the ultra-secure upper floors of megacorporate headquarters. They’re slick and smooth, and outside of the improvements they’ve had added from Zoé’s armor tech advancements, they haven’t changed much in the past decade.

Heritage

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 4/6/8/10/12 Armor ÷ 2 16 2,000¥ +(Armor Rating x 500) SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit Newest Model increase Social Limit by 2		Truth is, no runner needs to buy this line, unless you need to slip into a secure meeting where everyone in the corp is wearing Heritage. This line has become a security feature at a lot of corporate functions in order to limit extractions as anyone present has to be wearing a very expensive outfit. Thorn Wait, Thorn, are you posting from a cell somewhere? Netcat It’s always good to know someone on the inside. But I hope to not be here long. Thorn What you say helps explain why Lightly Worn Heritage pieces would be tough to find. Mika
Some days I just can’t believe this line exists; the fact that it gets bigger every year is even more mind-boggling. Back at the turn of the decade they had less than twenty designs for public consumption. Since, that number has more than doubled, with the fiftieth Heritage release, Cara Fahd, being made public earlier this year, after a year of orxploitation advertising around the world. Sadly, I don’t have a lot of these in my Lightly Worn stock. The people who buy these tend to keep them.

Nightshade/Moonsilver

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 2 10 8,500¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit increase Social Limit by 1 Wireless Bonus Illuminating (+1,500¥ for IR and contacts)		This line mainly exists to give you a way to stay armored while blending at high-society functions. The fact that these dresses, as well as the shirts, coat cuffs, and coat lapels, glow makes them extremely contradictory to the idea of SHADOWrunning. Bull Sometimes those in the shadows must step into the light to pull someone down into our darkness. Man-of-Many-Names That was surprisingly clear for you. Perhaps even a little too obvious. Slamm-0!
The NightShade line picked up where the Moonsilver line left off, then moved forward with the advertising slogan, “For a killer night, wear NightShade!” Where Moonsilver only offered glowing dresses for the ladies, NightShade has designs for both men and women. They were quite popular with the black tie crowd last season and don’t appear to be fading with this year’s events. Every piece comes with the additional shawl, which happens to be made out of spidersilk ballistic cloth.

Second Skin

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 6/+2 2 14 12,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit (Stack) Newest Model Ruthenium Polymer Coating 4 Wireless Bonus As Ruthenium Polymer Coating, p. 85		Story time. I was making an extraction from a beach of an exec’s wife. She was there sunbathing with two of her girlfriends, string bikinis all around. I walked up, flashed my palm pistol, and then asked Mrs. Exec to come quietly. All of a sudden the girlfriend on the right is naked. Poof, bikini is gone. The distraction was enough for the other girlfriend to kick up a footfull of sand in my face. The brawl started after that, and I was not happy to discover that both of her “girlfriends” were wearing Second Skin. Kane Never seen boobies before, Kane-o? Slamm-0! Plenty, including your mother’s. Kane
This is a sexy, sick, twisted version of body armor. Each piece of the Second Skin line is custom tailored for the user, which means that a shift in weight of as little as one or two kilos will make the armor lose its most amazing benefit. That benefit is the fact that it is, for all intents and purposes, invisible. The full body unitard is almost undetectable and includes a completely integrated ruthenium olymer system, which allows the wearer to change any or all aspects of the suit’s appearance.

Ares Victory

Ares makes these lines to keep people safe without making them all look like a bunch of sec officers. Along with the protective aspect, each piece offers secondary benefits marketed to a variety of different trades and professions.

Globetrotter/Wild Hunt

Globetrotter Jacket

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 12 10 10 1,300¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Protection (4) Holster Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Survival Tests in Custom Protection terrain.

Globetrotter Vest

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 10 7 900¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Protection (3) Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Survival Tests in Custom Protection terrain.

Globetrotter Clothing

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 10 6 600¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Protection (2) Gear Access Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Survival Tests in Custom Protection terrain.

Wild Hunt

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 12 10 12 3,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Protection (6) Holster Gear Access Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Survival Tests in Custom Protection terrain.		Beware the camo/environmental match-ups on the Lightly Worn versions of these. Not everyone buys them and uses them for the same things. Usually they match up, but sometimes you have winter camo with fireproofing instead of cold insulation. When you buy it new, you get to be the one who makes those calls. Hard Exit
Marketed to outdoorsy types, the various incarnations of this armor line come in a variety of camouflage patterns and environmentally adapted package suites. From the heat of the Sahara to the frigid plains of Antarctica, this line provides protection from not only bullets and blades but also trials of temperature and humidity.

Industrious

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 6 6 1,100¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 1 (when wearing clothing suited to a particular corporate environment) Gear Access Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests when worn within the appropriate corp.		Or things that look like the right equipment. These outfits are great for getting past guards without firing a shot and then putting your gun together on the back end to get out when the trouble starts. Ma’fan
I always thought of this as infiltration camouflage. This clothing can help you look like you belong in a facility while also allowing you to wear a degree of protection. My Lightly Worn selection of this line is full of strippeddown versions from various corps and governments that just need some patches and the right equipment to fit the pockets.

Big Game Hunter

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 14 12 12 5,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit Custom Protection (6) Holster Gear Access Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Survival Tests (when in terrain addressed with Custom Protection).		This is not the line to wear in the hub of any urban sprawl, but out in the barrens, or in some of our less civilized sprawls around the world, these clothes can fit in just fine. Stone
A new line last year, this stuff is like the heavy-armor version of the Globetrotter line. It’s not a subtle line, that’s for sure, but if you need to stay protected from everything in a spot where everything wants to kill you, this is the line for you.

Rapid Transit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 6 10 400+¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit (Elite +1, +600¥; Platinum +2, +1,100¥; Diamond +3, +2,400¥)		Not fashionable at all, but it blends in around almost every place in any ‘plex. Sunshine The three upper lines look almost the same as the basic line, with the main differences being on the inside tags, monograms, and price tags. If you want to blend in working out at the Ares Executive gym, you’ll need those upper-line touches. If you don’t think management types notice that sort of thing, you haven’t met enough management types. Sticks Just so everyone is up to speed, this line no longer has the Restraint Melter option after a few dozen of the units malfunctioned and burned through their wearer’s wrists. Pistons That was one of the most effective covert ops I’ve ever seen pulled off. The units that “malfunctioned” had all been tampered with at manufacturing sites all over the globe. Ares started their own back-end investigation, but cut it off before they found who was responsible. It wasn’t worth the loss to the bottom line. Just goes to show, if you do your job right, you really can stay in the shadows. Hanibelle
Built for those on the move, this stuff is great for comfort and protection while going about all your regular day-to-day activities. This is by far one of my best-selling lines. While I focus primary sales in the basic line, I offer RT Elite, RT Platinum, and RT Diamond on occasion in the Lightly Worn section.

Actioneer Business Clothes

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 8 8 1,500¥ Core
A discreetly armored “power suit” is a popular choice among Mr. Johnsons, faces, and fixers looking for a little high-class protection coupled with style. It features a concealable holster (Firearm Accessories, p. 431) in the jacket.

Armor Clothing

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 6 6 2 450¥ Core
Lightweight ballistic fiber weave makes these garments almost impossible to detect as armor. It doesn’t provide as much protection as real armor, but it’s available in a wide variety of styles.

Armor Jacket

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 12 12 2 1,000¥ Core
The most popular armor solution on the streets comes in all styles imaginable. It offers good protection without catching too much attention. But don’t think of wearing one to a dinner party.

Armor Vest

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 9 4 500¥ Core
This modern flexible-wrap vest is designed to be worn under regular clothing without displaying any bulk. A popular and cost-effective option.

Chameleon Suit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 9 10R 1,700¥ Core
Wireless The suit uses the extra information about your surroundings and also gives you a +2 dice pool bonus to Sneaking Tests for hiding.
This full-body suit has a smart ruthenium polymer coating supported by a sensor suite; the technology allows it to scan its surroundings and replicate the images at the proper perspectives. Add 2 to your limit when you make Sneaking tests to hide. A chameleon suit is also armored for the wearer’s protection.

Full Body Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 15 15 14R 2,000¥ Core
Impossible to conceal, this armor is worn by military and security personnel around the world for heavy ops duty. It is styled for intimidation as well as ease of movement, with a full array of tactical holsters, pouches, and webbing, and is certain to draw attention. The suit can be modified for environmental adaptation (hot or cold environments) or chemically sealed to completely protect the wearer from toxic environments and attacks. The suit’s helmet has a Capacity of 6 for the purpose of being equipped with vision or audio enhancements.

Full Body Armor, Full Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +3 6 - +500¥ Core

Full Body Armor, Chemical Seal

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - +6 +6,000¥ Core

Full Body Armor, Environment Adaptation

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - +3 +1,000¥ Core

Lined Coat

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 9 4 900¥ Core
This Wild West style duster has been consistently popular on the mean streets of the world’s sprawls for the past thirty years. Besides its protective traits, the armored trenchcoat provides an additional –2 Concealability modifier to items hidden underneath.

Urban Explorer Jumpsuit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 9 9 8 650¥ Core
Designed for couriers, athletes, and freerunners, these colorful jumpsuits are well ventilated and breathable but surprisingly protective with lightweight densiplast and liquid reactive armor. Urban explorer jumpsuits feature a built-in music player and biomonitor.

Urban Explorer Jumpsuit, Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 2 - +100¥ Core

Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 6 - 100¥ Core
Helmets come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and protect your noggin from trauma. Helmets have Capacity 6 for being tricked out with accessories like trode nets and vision enhancements.

Ballistic Shield

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
4	–	(STR+2)S	–	12R	1,200¥	Core

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +6 6 12R 1,200¥ Core
This large opaque shield is used by SWAT teams and in urban combat. It features a clear plastic window and a built-in ladder frame along the inside so that it can be used to climb over small obstacles.

Riot Shield

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
4	–	9S(e)	–5	10R	1,500¥	Core

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +6 6 10R 1,500¥ Core
Charges 10 Recharge One Charge Per 10 Seconds Wireless The riot shield recharges by induction, recharging one charge per hour.
As an added crowd control measure, a riot shield can be used to shock anyone who comes into contact with it, inflicting Electricity damage. The taser shield holds 10 charges; when attached to a power point, it regains one charge per 10 seconds.

Form-Fitting Body Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 3 8 1,300¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Concealability (–6)		I had a really nice set of this stored from my last female turn, but I have to get it adjusted. You wouldn’t think a few millimeters of fur would make a difference, but it does. Plan 9 So you’re back to male again? Turbo Bunny Yep. Still adjusting to all the itchiness from the hair. Plan 9 And the chorus of voices in your head? Turbo Bunny Sing in sweet harmony. Plan 9
While armored clothing is effective enough, and armored vests are fairly well hidden, it takes truly advanced craftsmanship to produce form-fitting body armor. Each suit is tailor-made to its wearer, leaving neither gaps nor folds while still allowing the body to breathe. The basic piece of armor is a shirt, covering the body from collarbone to groin, protecting the vital organs, while the full suit adds protection for the limbs. In either case, the hands, feet, and head are left exposed, as covering them gives away the fact that armor is being worn. Form-fitting body armor can be worn under armor, but doing so won’t change your protection much. The primary benefit of FFBA is its highly concealable.

Hardened Mil-Spec Battle Armor (Light, Medium, Heavy)

Now we’re talking. Underwear and bracelets are cute and all, but this is the real deal. Stone Great if you’re fighting in Europe in winter but unbearable in hot weather. Marcos No thank you. If you’re in a firefight, something’s gone wrong. Stay light, stick to the shadows, move quickly. Ma’fan And this stuff is impractical for us anyway. Shit, you might as well walk around in a black-and-white striped shirt carrying bags marked with dollar signs, because wearing this in public advertises the fact that you expect someone to shoot at you. Cayman You can always try to use it as a disguise, but it’s an expensive disguise, and you better have the electronic clearances to go with it—if you don’t have some solid identification, don’t expect security systems to give you a pass just because you’re wearing serious armor. DangerSensei For everyone here (but Kane, I suppose) the rule is simple: When the opposition shows up in this, run. Bull Bull’s on point. It’ll save your ass, but it’ll slow your ass down, too. Pursuit isn’t an option. Hard Exit If you do choose to engage, here’s a hint from your Uncle Kane; hard to run in, impossible to swim in. Heh. Kane

Cutting-edge military hardware, military-grade armor continues to advance in a life-and-death race with weapons and ammunition. Beyond even security-grade armor, military-grade armor is simply too expensive and maintenance-heavy for common use or even routine security work. Aside from the most intense of fast-response teams, it resides only in elite military units deployed when absolutely necessary. Each suit protects from head to toe, custom-fit to the wearer for maximum ergonomic freedom and comfort, an expense that keeps it from the ordinary field grunt. Suits come in a wide variety of exterior design and color, but most modern suits opt for modern electro-chromatic covering for best camo; notable exceptions to this are the silver-plate armors worn by the High Prince of Tír Tairngire’s royal guard and the brilliant crimson of Renraku’s Red Samurai. In each case, the ancient aesthetic is mere decoration; never forget that the armor beneath it is a fully modern design.

Hardened Mil-Spec Battle Armor, Light

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 15 15 16F 15,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests, Restrictive Special Rules Hardened mil-spec battle armor is fully enclosed and may thus take modifications that require this. It is treated as having the Hardened Armor critter power. No additional armor may be worn with military-grade battle armor (unless paid for by Essence) aside from the helmet listed below.

Hardened Mil-Spec Battle Armor, Medium

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 18 18 18F 20,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests, Restrictive Special Rules Hardened mil-spec battle armor is fully enclosed and may thus take modifications that require this. It is treated as having the Hardened Armor critter power. No additional armor may be worn with military-grade battle armor (unless paid for by Essence) aside from the helmet listed below.

Hardened Mil-Spec Battle Armor, Heavy

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 20 20 22F 25,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests, Restrictive Special Rules Hardened mil-spec battle armor is fully enclosed and may thus take modifications that require this. It is treated as having the Hardened Armor critter power. No additional armor may be worn with military-grade battle armor (unless paid for by Essence) aside from the helmet listed below.

Hardened Mil-Spec Battle Armor, Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +3 8 8F 10,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests, Restrictive Special Rules Hardened mil-spec battle armor is fully enclosed and may thus take modifications that require this. It is treated as having the Hardened Armor critter power. No additional armor may be worn with military-grade battle armor (unless paid for by Essence) aside from the helmet listed below.

Security Armor (Light, Medium, Heavy)

Not as heavily armored, or accessory friendly, as their mil-spec big brothers, these are the toughest suits you’ll usually see at a standard corp site. That’s also the only place you’ll probably see them. The armor is designed for protection, not mobility, and walking around in this for much more than a standard patrol puts a strain on most folks.

Security Armor, Light

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 15 12 14R 8,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Restrictive, Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests.

Security Armor, Medium

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 18 14 16R 14,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Restrictive, Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests.

Security Armor, Heavy

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 20 16 18R 20,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Restrictive, Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests.

Security Armor, Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +3 5 8R 5,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Holster, Gear Access, Restrictive, Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests.

Bike Racing Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 8 6 500¥ SR5:R&G
		This is actually some of my favorite armor. Blends in a lot of places that other stuff wouldn’t and costs a ton less. 2XL It also protects you a ton less. This stuff is for show when you fall off your bike, not for protecting you in a firefight. Kia Too many trids, not enough real world experience there, Kia. The combat biker teams and outriders in Urban Brawl don’t wear this to look pretty. Get out in the field and see what’s real, not what the trid tells you. 2XL
I’ll just call this for what it is, go-gang chic. This stuff comes in a variety of customizable colors with and without cycle brand logos or combat biker team slogans. It’s some of the most obvious armor out there but it seems perfectly normal to anyone who may have seen or heard you arrive on your bike. So people will notice that you’re wearing it, but it won’t automatically make them suspect you’re up to something.

Bike Racing Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 6 6 200¥ SR5:R&G

Bunker Gear

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 6 6 6 3,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 2 in emergency situations, Fire Resistance 8, Restrictive Wireless Bonus +1 dice pool bonus to Social Tests to calm or pacify an individual at the site of an emergency.		This is the armor for the creative runner looking for access to a site where emergency personnel are milling about. It’s not just about running into active fires—you can use this anywhere firefighters can go, once the alarm has been pulled. Combine it with the right credentials and you’re one false alarm away from access to almost anywhere. Thorn
I carry this, but honestly I can’t think of more than a handful of times where this was purchased for illicit purposes. Firefighters wear it when they run into burning buildings, which is not a place where you normally would find a shadowrunner.

Bunker Gear Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 3 6 750¥ SR5:R&G

Riot Control Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 14 8 10R 5,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Padded, Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests, Restrictive Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests		Armand’s right that it’s mostly about intimidation, but it’s still great protection. The stuff is so fluffy it’s hard to tell the man from the armor. It’s certainly not the best to wear in most social situations (if only because every time you turn around you’ll knock over all the drinks), but it has its place in the world. Picador
Built for intimidation as much as protection, this stuff has a lot of useless fluff surrounding the ballistic plating. Good for blending into a mob or inciting a riot, but not much else in the world of shadowrunning.

Riot Control Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 6 6R 1,000¥ SR5:R&G

Swat Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 15 15 16R 8,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Gear Access, Increase Social Limit by 2 for Intimidation Tests and reduce it by 1 for all other Social Tests with the general public Wireless Bonus Increase Social Limit by 3 for Intimidation Tests		Close to the protective value of security armor but not quite, this stuff really shows its value in how easy it is to organize your tac gear. Stone
Very few organizations refer to quick-response teams as SWAT anymore, but the armor has kept the name. This specialized suit is designed with job versatility in mind. Pockets, holsters, and various clasps keep everything the highly trained officer needs close at hand and easy to access. The electronics suite in these suits is also ideally suited for monitored small-team operations. This stuff is, like most of its relatives in the tactical gear category, not often seen in public places, except those experiencing a hostage situation or other event that calls the badasses in this armor out of their heavily armored truck and straight into your hoop.

Swat Helmet

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +3 8 10R 1,500¥ SR5:R&G

Securetech PPP

These pieces are great for a little added protection that can be pulled from a duffel or even a backpack. Runners can avoid drawing attention to their excess of armor, then when trouble comes, pull a few added pieces from the bag and get into the scrape. Frosty I prefer keeping a few kits tucked into a vent before the real action starts. I’ve actually left more of these things behind than used. I consider it a point of my success to know there are 64 sets of this tucked into bathroom and storage closet vents around the world. Ma’fan

Not a suit in itself, this innovative little AAS, or Armor Augmentation System, is hot for those who like to be able to add a little extra protection to almost anything. Arm, Leg, and Vitals kits are each sold separately, and they augment the protective measures already in place on those areas. The pieces are designed to be taken on and off quickly and worn over existing clothing.

Securetech PPP Arms Kit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +1 1 6 250¥ SR5:R&G
Actions to Don 4 Complex Actions Features Decrease Social Limit by 1; Arms and Legs kits cannot be combined with any full-body armor; Vitals kit cannot be combined with full-body armor, armor vest, or armor jacket.

Securetech PPP Legs Kit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +1 1 6 300¥ SR5:R&G
Actions to Don 4 Complex Actions Features Decrease Social Limit by 1; Arms and Legs kits cannot be combined with any full-body armor; Vitals kit cannot be combined with full-body armor, armor vest, or armor jacket.

Securetech PPP Vitals Kit

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +1 1 6 350¥ SR5:R&G
Actions to Don 8 Complex Actions Features Decrease Social Limit by 1; Arms and Legs kits cannot be combined with any full-body armor; Vitals kit cannot be combined with full-body armor, armor vest, or armor jacket.

Body Armor Bag

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 4 8 750¥ SR5:R&G
Features Decrease Social Limit by 1 when worn, Concealability (–6), Restrictive		It’s a handy backup and rarely gets a second glance lying around the doss or even thrown over a shoulder on a stroll in the heart of the sprawl. Sticks My biggest issue with this piece is how embarrassing you look when you throw it on. Deranged squatters in the Barrens look better than people wearing this shapeless mess. /dev/grrl Luckily it’s intended to save your hide, not get you best dressed at the corp ball. Sticks
I sell this little multipurpose wonder, but honestly I’m not sure why. I guess you can fill it with your favorite guns, get on site, dump it out, and then wear it to protect you. It’s a strange piece, but I sell a lot of them, so you guys have apparently figured out some uses for them.

Chain Mail

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 8 2 8 900¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, increase Social Limit by 1 when dealing with gang members, decrease Social Limit by 1 when dealing with the general public.
I have a contact who makes this stuff, but it’s always a custom job. I send any pieces that come my way back to him to be stripped and reused. I’m not sure what functional purpose anyone wears it for, but I do get the occasional order. I guess if you want to look like a street fighter, this would fill the bill.

Padded Leather Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 7 2 8 600¥ SR5:R&G
Features Custom Fit, Padded, increase Social Limit by 1 when dealing with gang members, decrease Social Limit by 1 when dealing with the general public.		Who would order more than eight pieces? /dev/grrl Anyone looking to give cheap protection to a large group of people for relatively cheap without drawing law enforcement’s attention. So, gangs. Some of those ganger leathers are actually this stuff. There’s added protection, and while it’s cheaper than some forms of armor it’s a hell of a lot more expensive than a simple leather jacket. Spending that money tells your members and other people who know your gang that you’re on the rise. 2XL
Same as Chain Mail. Special orders only, and I offer a discount for orders more than eight pieces.

Ares FlaShield

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +6 4 12R 4,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Flashpak (10 charges; recharges 1 charge every 10 seconds when connected to a power source. Requires a Complex Action to activate). Wireless Bonus Setting off the Flashpak is a Simple Action.		Not exactly a necessity, but it’s good to be aware of these pieces when you’re looking at the sec-team stomping in to break up your latest frag up. Just keep an eye out for the ocular device, usually located in the middle of the shield, that sets off the flashing. Identifying it is the first step to stopping it or avoiding it. DangerSensei Every time I stop in to see Sparks, a ganger pal of mine with the Tesla Armageddon, I get a chuckle at these things leaned all over the place. And gang scuffles are quite the sight as those guys turn it into a strobe rave and zap everything in sight. 2XL
I was excited when I saw the Ares FlaShield hit the market. It’s a standard riot shield with the added bonus of a flashpak built onto the front. Defense and offense in one intimidating package!

Murder Armor

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE 13 4 12R 5,000¥ SR5:R&G
Features Biomonitor, Custom Fit, Holster Special Rules Characters shot while wearing Murder Armor may use an Interrupt Action (–5 Initiative Score) to play dead with an opposed Charisma + Performance [Social] vs. Intuition + Perception [Mental] Test. Use of this armor imposes a –4 dice pool penalty on the observer. Success means the observer ignores the character assuming they are down, and so they get no Defense Test against the character’s next attack. Gorepak replacement requires a Logic + Armorer [Mental] (4, 1 hour) Extended Test.		The twisted mind behind this stuff is a genius. Now mind you, it doesn’t work against real pros who put a bullet through the brainpan to make sure no one is left to come after them. It is great against gangers though, and even average corpsec officers who see a lot of blood and automatically think that means a kill. Thorn

Gorepak

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE - - 8R 200¥ SR5:R&G
This is true specialty armor, designed to protect and deceive. It’s got the latest and greatest in Hollywood prac tical special effects (yeah, some people still do those) built in so that every decent shot that hits you is made to look like a killshot. This stuff takes some serious grit and a decent bit of acting skill if you really want to fool anyone, but offers a unique chance to turn the tables on an enemy. The mess cleans up easily with warm water, and the gorepak can be replaced fairly easily.

Forearm Guards

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +1 3 6 300¥ SR5:R&G
		Despite what you see in old trideo footage, don’t try to block bullets with these. It ends badly. Butch Personal experience or after-surgery reports from the clinic? Sounder Yes. Butch The basic models are sparkly, but keep in mind that they have some room for modification. Pop-out blades, holdout guns, or, a personal favorite, a place to keep your commlink. /dev/grrl You mean cyberdeck. Bull No, I mean commlink. I keep my ‘deck in my new bag. See? <PIC_LINK> /dev/grrl A pink cyberdeck holster with unicorns and sparkles? Kill me now. Bull
Simple and rarely stylish, forearm guards are dermaplast (or, rarely, metallic) bracers fitted to a wearer. Their use is simple—use them to block melee attacks, especially blades, turning blows away without actually cutting into you.

Ballistic Mask

ARMOR CAPACITY AVAIL COST SOURCE +2 8 6 150¥ SR5:R&G
Features Increase Social Limit by 1 for Intimidation Tests, Customized (increase the Social Limit by a total of 2, +150)
By far my best seller, especially the basic model. They come in a variety of custom moldings and paint jobs to get almost any look imaginable, but matte black classic sells the best. They have limits when they’re basic models to keep them functional, but once electronic vision systems are added, the possibilities are endless. Ballistic masks can take vision enhancements as well as any modification a helmet can take. Custom jobs are, naturally, more expensive.