02-05-2006, 02:05 PM
Padded armour is part of a layered system of defence, on its own its ok but not great especially against pointy things.
Remember the most common weapon of war was the spear not the sword.
As for marines with padded armour, suppose it absorbed water quickly, you would soon have a garment that's heavier than mail or seg.
Remember the most common weapon of war was the spear not the sword.
As for marines with padded armour, suppose it absorbed water quickly, you would soon have a garment that's heavier than mail or seg.
Adam Rudling
The Vicus - recreating life in 1st Century Britain
The Vicus - recreating life in 1st Century Britain