Lore - Crucible Technology

This article is a "Third Tier" lore article, and is filed under Magic & Tech (Tier 1) - Other Tech (Tier 2)

Units

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Crucible Guard Heavy infantry is birthed from a number of innovative development in recent years, their armour adapted from personal protective equipment worn by miners in the Order’s mines, refineries and factories, it is designed to withstand exposure to harmful chemicals and conditions, from chemical fires, leaky chemical units, and noxious atmospheric conditions.

While not as cumbersome and protective as Man-o-War Armor, it is designed with laminated plating; Multiple thin layers of plates comprised of Nickel and Tungsten steel alloys and treated fabric that resists bending when pressure is applied.

They are equipped with three types of weapons;

Thermal Hammers, a mastic two handed weapon which head houses a two part alchemical compound that produces extreme heat, which would burn the wielder without their armour.

Pneumatic Concussion cannons equipped with highly explosive materials, that produce deadly concussion waves on impact.

Hardened Steel Picks.