Body armor

Body armor is a type of clothing designed to protect the wearer from injury, particularly in combat. Body armor has existed since the dawn of civilization, rising and falling in popularity depending upon the effectiveness of wearable armor materials against the weapons of the same time period.

Body Armor in Science Fiction

• In the Star Wars universe, most soldiers wear some sort of body armor. Notable among them being Stormtroopers and Mandalorians.
• In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, there are many varieties of body armor in use, including wraithbone Eldar combat armor, Imperial flak and carapace armor, and Tau combat armor.
• In the Stargate, SGC has managed to design body armor inserts offering protection against energy weapons.
• In the Star Trek Universe, the Hirogen are notable for wearing body armor although for the most part body armor is not worn.

See also

• Power armor