Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Plating

Class 1
The following plating requires the Droid Upgrade Class 1 feat.

KotOR Item Droid Light Plating Type 1.png Droid Light Plating Type 1

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Medium Plating Type 1.png Droid Medium Plating Type 1

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Heavy Plating Type 1.png Droid Heavy Plating Type 1

 * Defense 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.

Class 2
The following plating requires the Droid Upgrade Class 2 feat.

KotOR Item Droid Light Plating Type 2.png Droid Light Plating Type 2

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Medium Plating Type 2.png Droid Medium Plating Type 2

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Heavy Plating Type 2.png Droid Heavy Plating Type 2

 * Defense 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.

Class 3
The following plating requires the Droid Upgrade Class 3 feat.

KotOR Item Droid Light Plating Type 3.png Droid Light Plating Type 3

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Medium Plating Type 3.png Droid Medium Plating Type 3

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Droid Heavy Plating Type 3.png Droid Heavy Plating Type 3

 * Defense 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.

KotOR Item Composite Heavy Plating.png Composite Heavy Plating

 * Defense 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.