Mod idea...possible?

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Proportions doesn't do exactly what's proposed, but it's sort of close, at least in that there are various kinds of armor, and most armor types are not "shot off" before any damage is done to the ship. Instead, it tends to offer some emissive ability, while not being destroyed, and often absorbs hits before useful components are damaged, but not always, depending on what type and quantity of armor is used. I also borrowed Baron Munch.'s idea of giving Graviton Hellbores armor-skipping ability, and of course large heavy weapons will also make the emissive abilities less signifigant, while other weapons have different advantages and trade-offs.

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