SHIP COMPONENT
 
Mithril(#5102)
 
 Category  Armor  Type  Normal
 Technology Prerequisite(s)  Advanced Metallurgy
 Project Prerequisite(s)  NONE
 Race Prerequisite(s)  ALL RACES
 Level  2
 Defense Rating  40  HP Multiplier  2.40
 Effect  Projectile Defense +10%
Missile Defense -5%
Beam Defense +5%
 
 This armor is not made of actual mithril, but it has been named so because of its resemblance to the mythical magical metal. It also appears to have some added benefit in that it appears to be quite effective against psychic attacks. This may also be another reason that the human name has been taken up throughout the Empire.