Kinetic Resistant Armour
Kinetic Resistant Armour is an engineer modification that can be applied to Bulkheads. It increases kinetic resistance to weapons at the cost of decreased explosive and thermal resistance.
It is available in 5 grades, with the highest grade offering up to 48% increase in kinetic resistance.
Availability
This modification can be applied by the following engineers, up to the maximum specified grade:
- Liz Ryder (Grade 1)
- Selene Jean (Grade 5)
Grade 1
Primary Effects
| Attribute | Min | Max | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Resistance | -6% | -3% | Negative |
| Kinetic Resistance | +6% | +9% | Positive |
| Thermal Resistance | -4% | -2% | Negative |
Materials Required
- 1 x Nickel
Grade 2
Primary Effects
| Attribute | Min | Max | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Resistance | -12% | -6% | Negative |
| Kinetic Resistance | +12% | +19% | Positive |
| Thermal Resistance | -8% | -4% | Negative |
Materials Required
Grade 3
Primary Effects
| Attribute | Min | Max | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Resistance | -17% | -9% | Negative |
| Kinetic Resistance | +18% | +28% | Positive |
| Thermal Resistance | -12% | -6% | Negative |
Materials Required
- 1 x high Density Composites
- 1 x Salvaged Alloys
- 1 x Vanadium
Grade 4
Primary Effects
| Attribute | Min | Max | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Resistance | -23% | -12% | Negative |
| Kinetic Resistance | +24% | +38% | Positive |
| Thermal Resistance | -16% | -8% | Negative |
Materials Required
- 1 x Galvanising Alloys
- 1 x Proprietary Composites
- 1 x Tungsten
Grade 5
Primary Effects
| Attribute | Min | Max | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Resistance | -29% | -15% | Negative |
| Kinetic Resistance | +30% | +48% | Positive |
| Thermal Resistance | -20% | -10% | Negative |
Materials Required
- 1 x Core Dynamics Composites
- 1 x Molybdenum
- 1 x Phase Alloys