Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Plating

s can use one set of plating, which grants a Bonus:

Class 1
Three plates require the Class 1 feat, which is only granted to s.

Droid Light Plating Type 1

 * Feats Required: Class 1
 * Bonus: 3

A thin sheet of alloy plating is a relatively inexpensive way to improve a droid's chance of surviving combat. This model is an excellent option for light-duty droids.


 * rowspan=3| Taris
 * rowspan=2| Upper City North
 * 75
 * Infinite
 * T3-M4
 * 75
 * 1
 * Sith Base
 * Medical Droid
 * 75
 * 1
 * Dantooine
 * Jedi Enclave
 * 75
 * 2
 * rowspan=2| Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 75
 * 1
 * Dune Sea
 * K-X12a Battle Droid
 * 75
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 75
 * 2
 * }
 * 75
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 75
 * 2
 * }
 * 2
 * }

Droid Medium Plating Type 1

 * Feats Required: Class 1
 * Bonus: 4

Developed by engineer Hoot Calin, this plating relies more on deflecting angles than exotic alloys. Cost can be prohibitive, though this is the most affordable model of the type.


 * rowspan=2| Dantooine
 * Jedi Enclave
 * 500
 * 1
 * Sandral Estate
 * Sandral Sentry Droid
 * 500
 * 1
 * Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 500
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 500
 * 2
 * }
 * Ahto East
 * 500
 * 2
 * }
 * }

Droid Heavy Plating Type 1

 * Feats Required: Class 1
 * Bonus: 9

Originally used on starship hulls, durasteel is the best protection available for droids. This particular variant of the alloy is the standard for mass-production heavy combat droids.


 * Dantooine
 * Jedi Enclave
 * 1250
 * 1
 * Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 1250
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 1250
 * 1
 * }
 * 1250
 * 1
 * }
 * }

Class 2
Three plates require the Class 2 feat, which is only granted to level > 6 s.

Droid Light Plating Type 2

 * Feats Required: Class 2
 * Bonus: 4

Though more for the factory floor, plating of this type is seeing more general use. Light but effective, this upgrade can mean the difference between repair and replacement if a droid comes to harm.


 * Taris
 * Upper City North
 * 150
 * Infinite
 * rowspan=2| Dantooine
 * Jedi Enclave
 * 150
 * 1
 * Ruins
 * Wreckage
 * 150
 * 1
 * Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 150
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 150
 * 2
 * }
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 150
 * 2
 * }
 * 2
 * }

Droid Medium Plating Type 2

 * Feats Required: Class 2
 * Bonus: 5

This version of the Calin Industries plating system signaled a company shift in production from construction droids to military models. It now sees use on many different worlds.


 * Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 750
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 750
 * 1
 * Leviathan
 * Prison Block
 * Footlocker
 * 750
 * 1
 * }
 * 750
 * 1
 * }

Droid Heavy Plating Type 2

 * Feats Required: Class 2
 * Bonus: 10

A specialized variant of heavy plating, this type of durasteel alloy is not sold in mass quantities. More often, it is used to equip elite troops where the initial cost of the battle droid warrants the investment.


 * rowspan=2| Tatooine
 * Droid Shop
 * Yuka Laka
 * 1500
 * 1
 * Sand People Enclave
 * Refuse Pile – Medium
 * 1500
 * 1
 * Star Forge System
 * Temple Main Floor
 * Metal Box
 * 1500
 * 1
 * }
 * 1
 * }

Class 3
Four plates require the Class 2 feat, which is only granted to level > 12 s.

Droid Light Plating Type 3

 * Feats Required: Class 3
 * Bonus: 5

The strongest of the light-grade plating, this is the best protection most individuals consider purchasing for droids not actively in a class intended for combat.


 * Dantooine
 * Jedi Enclave
 * 250
 * 1
 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 250
 * 1
 * Leviathan
 * Prison Block
 * Droid Upgrades
 * 250
 * 1
 * }
 * Droid Upgrades
 * 250
 * 1
 * }

Droid Medium Plating Type 3

 * Feats Required: Class 3
 * Bonus: 6

To solidify its place in the market, Calin Industries introduced this specialty variant of their medium plating system. Only heavy plating protects better, though the cost is prohibitive for some.


 * Leviathan
 * Prison Block
 * Droid Upgrades
 * 1000
 * 1
 * Star Forge System
 * Temple Main Floor
 * Metal Box
 * 1000
 * 1
 * }
 * }

Droid Heavy Plating Type 3

 * Feats Required: Class 3
 * Bonus: 11

The heaviest protection available, this type of plating is uncommon due to the cost involved in production. It is best suited to specialized assassin or assault droids, though such units are highly regulated.


 * Manaan
 * Ahto East
 * 2000
 * 1
 * rowspan=2| Korriban
 * Sith Academy
 * Metal Box
 * 2000
 * 1
 * Tomb of Marka Ragnos
 * Rogue Assassin Droid
 * 2000
 * 1
 * Leviathan
 * Command Deck
 * Droid Upgrades
 * 2000
 * 1
 * Star Forge System
 * Temple Main Floor
 * Metal Box
 * 2000
 * 1
 * }
 * Temple Main Floor
 * Metal Box
 * 2000
 * 1
 * }

Composite Heavy Plating

 * Feats Required: Class 3
 * Bonus: 13

This plating forgoes mobility in favor of sheer mass. The huge composite plates covering the droid do not allow the range of motion that other armor systems may grant their user, but in terms of physical protection, this plating is the best in the galaxy.


 * rowspan=2| Yavin Station
 * rowspan=2| Suvam Tan
 * 3000
 * 1
 * 3000
 * 1
 * }
 * 3000
 * 1
 * }