Kikko (Chapter)

Intro
Kikko is the term given to armor made up of butted hexagonal squares. They would often be used to span areas that were not easily covered by main armor parts. Kikko are flexible, making them idea for areas that will encounter a lot of movement.
The Empire classifies kikko in two ways:
# Traditional Kikko - Traditional Kikko are sewn in-between fabric layers much like a hidden brigandine armor. The plates are usually domed. Kikko in this style can only be used as auxiliary armor.
# Kusari Kikko - Kusari kikko use flat hexagonal squares that are interconnected by chain. Kikko in this style can be utilized as a main defense armor.
Kikko are considered an Auxiliary Armor within the empire, as such they have a few exceptions:
* Traditional kikko is only permissible as an auxiliary armor, never as a main line of defense. As such it is only allowed on the knees, neck, and as an under-layer armor wakibiki or manchira.
* However, kusari-variants of kikko are allowed anywhere in any standard armors.
1024px-Kikko wakibiki 3.JPG|Kusari kikko
1280px-Kikko wakibiki.JPG|Kusari kikko
1024px-Kikko manchira.JPG|Traditional kikko (non-domed/no cross lacing)
Kikko example2.png|Traditional kikko for knee protection
Kikko example.png|Traditional Kikko
Kikko wakibiki close up.JPG|Kusari-Kikko|Chain-tier kikko