The complete uniform (set of components listed) provides an AC of 14 and is grouped with medium weight armor.
Lorica Squamata is a type of scale armor used by the ancient Roman military during the Roman Republic and at later periods. It was made from small metal scales sewn to a fabric backing. It is typically seen on depictions of standard bearers, musicians, centurions, cavalry troops, and auxiliary infantry, as well as regular legionaries. The scales were wired or laced together in horizontal rows that were then laced or sewn to the backing. Therefore, each scale had from four to 12 holes: two or more at each side for wiring to the next in the row, one or two at the top for fastening to the backing, and sometimes one or two at the bottom to secure the scales to the backing or to each other. There was also a rare type where the backing was a mail lorica hamata, effectively giving two layers of defense, but at the cost of greater weight and expense. No examples of an entire lorica squamata have been found, but there have been several archaeological finds of fragments of such shirts and individual scales are quite common finds—even in non-military contexts. The armor covers from the shoulders down to your hips making an effort to put your hand into the pockets of a modern pair of pants impossible.
Galea: is the simple open face Roman helmet with hinged flaps on each side to offer some facial protection. It did leave the ears open for normal hearing. (4 lbs).
Bracers: - Brass metal forearm protectors with leather straps and brass buckles. (5 lbs)
Baltus & Cingulum: is the Roman military belt and the metal clad leather straps that cover the groin. (6 lbs)
Greaves: - Brass metal shin protectors with leather straps and brass buckles. (7 lbs)
Caligulae: are hobbed nailed sandals used by the Roman military.
This armor consists of a coat and leggings (and perhaps a separate skirt) of leather covered with overlapping pieces of metal, much like the scales of a fish. The suit includes gauntlets.
Notes: Stealth Disadvantage
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