Star Wars: Could armor in the star wars universe stop modern bullets?
When I mean modern bullets, I just mean modern firearms in general. I ask this because I'm making some star wars fanfiction, and I would like to know the above question. The main character would use some form of solid projectile weapon.
I know in general, most star wars characters (even the rebels) run around with no armor (or just a helm). While the stormtroopers with their "life saving armor" are in full body suits of armor that 'should' help protect the wearer from laser fire. Though, is it easier to stop a laser, or bullet as well? Would the armor be thinner when stopping a laser?
What do you all think about all these things?
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I don't think so. I actually think the armor doesn't protect at all!!! In the movie, they defeated them with one hit! :D
on May 07, 2016
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I HAVE DONE RESEARCH
Yeah, I spent all day geeking out about Star Wars.
Lightsabers are made out of plasma. It's a fourth type of matter that is super, super hot. I think that it's pretty safe to say that blaster bullets are made out of plasma, too. So if the armor can withstand PLASMA, then I can pretty confidently say that they can withstand modern bullets.
Yeah, I spent all day geeking out about Star Wars.
Lightsabers are made out of plasma. It's a fourth type of matter that is super, super hot. I think that it's pretty safe to say that blaster bullets are made out of plasma, too. So if the armor can withstand PLASMA, then I can pretty confidently say that they can withstand modern bullets.
Hmmm, aren't heat proof/resistant metals more fragile?
Plus, the armor of the stormtroopers (both modern and before) is extremely thin.
Hmm, but alright, since you did your research, I'll believe you.
Plus, the armor of the stormtroopers (both modern and before) is extremely thin.
Hmm, but alright, since you did your research, I'll believe you.
I could be wrong. This is mostly an assumption. My research was mostly focused on lightsaber and the First Order army in general. And I don't know much about actual bullets. XD But yeah..
on March 14, 2016
on March 14, 2016
on March 14, 2016
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Good question. I unfortunately don't know the answer.
It appears either no one cares, or (the more likely) they don't know. It'd be cool for theories though. Just thought I'd get more people at least saying something... Thanks for your help though.
on February 19, 2016
on February 18, 2016
on February 15, 2016
Rebels obly have helmets...which See More▼ don't exactly protect the whole person from attack...