EchoForge & Grom
Grom
Hey Echo, I’ve been scanning the perimeter all morning and noticed a few of the old armors are showing wear. Got any new designs that can hold up against a breach?
EchoForge
I see what you mean. I’ve been experimenting with a tougher alloy mix— a bit heavier, but it takes the strain better. I’m also adding a layer of composite backing that lets the metal flex a touch before it cracks. It’s not the lightest gear out there, but it will hold up if the breach comes. If you give me the exact dimensions and the expected impact force, I can craft something that won’t buckle under pressure.
Grom
Sounds solid, Echo. Give me the exact length, width, and thickness of the plates and tell me the impact energy you expect from a breach. I’ll run the numbers and make sure it passes my daily integrity check.
EchoForge
Sure thing. For a standard 30‑by‑30‑centimeter plate I’m cutting it to 2 centimeters thick. I’d expect a breach to deliver roughly 500 joules of impact energy— enough to crack a standard plate but not enough to shatter the alloy I’ve chosen. That should give you a good baseline for your calculations.
Grom
Got it, 30 by 30 centimeters, 2 centimeters thick, 500 joules. I’ll crunch the numbers on yield strength and check that the composite backing can flex enough to absorb that energy. Make sure the bolts are tight—no loose screws in a breach. We'll keep it in line with the daily integrity protocol.
EchoForge
Sounds good. I’ll tighten every bolt with a 12‑turn clamp and double‑check the thread engagement before I hand the plates over. Just let me know if you need any extra reinforcement in the corners or a different screw grade. We’ll keep the kit straight to the daily integrity standard.