Specifically developed to give starships additional armor versus energy weaponry, ablative armor plating is a optional layer of armor that fits snuggling onto the Tri-Layer Armor of any starship much like puzzle pieces. The duty of this armor is to flake off when struck, dispersing particles into the area around the ship to dissipate and reflect energy away from the Tri-Layer Armor of the ship.

Additional Damage Rating: A ship's armor type counts has Heavy for modifiers and penalties.