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Angele at 00:36, 12 July 2025

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	<P>The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.		<P>The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.

Angele at 09:54, 11 July 2025

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	{{~~DISPLAYTITLE:~~ Glossary}}		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|13\|Glossary}}</noinclude>
			<P>The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.
	The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.

	==Armor materials==		==Armor materials==
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	;Youth Combat		;Youth Combat
	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.


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Angele: No changes for v3.4

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No changes for v3.4

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	;Youth Combat		;Youth Combat
	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.


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Eva von Danzig at 23:16, 12 April 2022

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	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.

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Eva von Danzig at 22:48, 12 April 2022

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	;Gauntlet		;Gauntlet
	:An ~~armoured~~ glove covering the back of the hand and wrist to 1 inch (25.4mm) above the wrist, fingers, and thumb.		:An armored glove covering the back of the hand and wrist to 1 inch (25.4mm) above the wrist, fingers, and thumb.

	;Gorget		;Gorget
	:A piece of ~~armour~~ designed to cover the throat and neck		:A piece of armor designed to cover the throat and neck

	;Heavy Leather		;Heavy Leather
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	:Quilted or multi-layered cloth material, such as mattress pads, moving pads, carpet, felt, or equivalent		:Quilted or multi-layered cloth material, such as mattress pads, moving pads, carpet, felt, or equivalent

	;Half gauntlet (also called a partial-gauntlet or demi-gauntlet): An ~~armoured~~ glove covering the back of the hand and to 1 inch above the wrist and at least the first knuckle of the thumb.		;Half gauntlet (also called a partial-gauntlet or demi-gauntlet): An armored glove covering the back of the hand and to 1 inch above the wrist and at least the first knuckle of the thumb.

	;Plate		;Plate
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	;Rigid material:		;Rigid material:
	:#Steel of no less than 18 gauge, or ~~aluminium~~ of no less than 0.075 inch (1.9mm)		:#Steel of no less than 18 gauge, or aluminum of no less than 0.075 inch (1.9mm)
	:#Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum		:#Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum
	:#High-impact-resistant plastics such as ABS or polyethylene of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above		:#High-impact-resistant plastics such as ABS or polyethylene of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above
	:#Heavy leather (as defined above) that has been hardened in hot wax, soaked in polyester resin (properly catalyzed), or treated in such a manner as to permanently harden the leather		:#Heavy leather (as defined above) that has been hardened in hot wax, soaked in polyester resin (properly catalyzed), or treated in such a manner as to permanently harden the leather
	:#Two layers of untreated heavy leather		:#Two layers of untreated heavy leather
	:#Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any ~~armour~~ of unusual construction or material must meet the approval of the Kingdom Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.)		:#Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any armor of unusual construction or material must meet the approval of the Kingdom Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.)

	;Steel		;Steel
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	==Weapons==		==Weapons==
	;Approved rigid ~~plastics~~		;Approved rigid material
	:Siloflex and Siloflex equivalents are currently the only rigid ~~plastic~~ approved for the striking surface of a weapon. The approved equivalent for Lochac is OD 32mm (approx ID 25mm), medium density, black polyethylene water pipe, 12 bar pressure rating.		:Siloflex and Siloflex equivalents are currently the only rigid material approved for the striking surface of a weapon. The approved equivalent for Lochac is OD 32mm (approx ID 25mm), medium density, black polyethylene water pipe, 12 bar pressure rating.

	;Flail		;Flail
	:A weapon with a striking surface attached to the handle via a flexible arm or pivot		:A weapon with a striking surface attached to the handle via a flexible arm or pivot

			;Haft
			:The section of a weapon or spear not used for striking and not covered as a handle. Must be at least 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches) in diameter.

			;Handle
			:The griping area of a single handed weapon, two handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat. Handles may be less than 31.8mm (1 1/4 inches).

	;Laminated rattan		;Laminated rattan
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	==Other definitions==		==Other definitions==
	;~~Armoured~~ Combat		;Armored Combat
	:A full-contact, non-choreographed re-creation of medieval foot combat ~~using~~ clothing, protective ~~armour~~, and simulated weapons constructed in accordance with SCA standards, with the overall goal of recreating the appearance and methods of combat from the historical period covered by the SCA. For purposes of this definition, all combatants are held to be equipped in the same manner, defined as that of approximately 1100 AD: a knee-length mail hauberk, one-piece helm with nasal, and boiled leather ~~defences~~ for the lower arms and legs. Weapons and ~~armour~~ are constructed from approved materials as defined by the Society Marshal. Adult Armoured Combat as defined above does not include light contact martial forms, such as Rapier and Youth Combat.		:A full-contact, non-choreographed re-creation of medieval foot combat utilizing clothing, protective armor, and simulated weapons constructed in accordance with SCA standards, with the overall goal of recreating the appearance and methods of combat from the historical period covered by the SCA. For purposes of this definition, all combatants are held to be equipped in the same manner, defined as that of approximately 1100 AD: a knee-length mail hauberk, one-piece helm with nasal, and boiled leather defenses for the lower arms and legs. Weapons and armor are constructed from approved materials as defined by the Society Marshal. Adult Armoured Combat as defined above does not include light contact martial forms, such as Rapier and Youth Combat.
	:Adult Armoured Combat includes all Combat Archery and Siege weaponry used in melees or for war.		:Adult Armoured Combat includes all Combat Archery and Siege weaponry used in melees or for war.

	;Armoured combatant or armoured fighter		;Armoured combatant or armoured fighter
	:A person who holds an Armoured Combat authorisation.		:A person who holds an Armoured Combat authorisation.
	:A combatant equipped in ~~armour~~ meeting at least the minimum requirements for combat using rattan weapons, and who uses said rattan weapons in combat.		:A combatant equipped in armor meeting at least the minimum requirements for combat using rattan weapons, and who uses said rattan weapons in combat.

	;Authorisation		;Authorisation
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	;Combat archer		;Combat archer
	:A combatant equipped in ~~armour~~ meeting at least the minimum requirements for combat using rattan weapons and who will be using archery equipment in combat.		:A combatant equipped in armor meeting at least the minimum requirements for combat using rattan weapons and who will be using archery equipment in combat.

	;Directed touch		;Directed touch
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	;Fully armoured		;Fully armoured
	:For the purposes of acknowledging blows, a fully armoured fighter is presumed to be wearing a lightweight, short-sleeved, knee-length, riveted-mail hauberk over a padded gambeson, with boiled leather arm and leg ~~defences~~ and an open-faced iron helm with a nasal. (The helm may be presumed to include a very light chain mail drape permitting vision and resisting cuts by a mere touch of a bladed weapon.) Also, the hands, wrists, knees and lower legs, and feet, including the areas up to 1 inch (2.5cm) above the kneecap and 1 inch (2.5cm) above the bend of the wrist, are not legal targets.		:For the purposes of acknowledging blows, a fully armoured fighter is presumed to be wearing a lightweight, short-sleeved, knee-length, riveted-mail hauberk over a padded gambeson, with boiled leather arm and leg defenses and an open-faced iron helm with a nasal. (The helm may be presumed to include a very light chain mail drape permitting vision and resisting cuts by a mere touch of a bladed weapon.) Also, the hands, wrists, knees and lower legs, and feet, including the areas up to 1 inch (2.5cm) above the kneecap and 1 inch (2.5cm) above the bend of the wrist, are not legal targets.

	;Helpless opponent		;Helpless opponent
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	;Siege Engineer		;Siege Engineer
	:A fully armoured participant in ~~armoured~~ combat who operates a siege engine.		:A fully armoured participant in armored combat who operates a siege engine.

	;Society Marshal		;Society Marshal
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	:A declared state of feigned hostility between two or more kingdoms, branches, or other recognised SCA groups, for the express intent of holding group combat.		:A declared state of feigned hostility between two or more kingdoms, branches, or other recognised SCA groups, for the express intent of holding group combat.

	;War ~~manoeuvres~~		;War maneuvers
	:Group combat events not involving a state of declared hostility, usually with both sides drawn from all of the kingdoms, branches, or other recognized SCA groups participating		:Group combat events not involving a state of declared hostility, usually with both sides drawn from all of the kingdoms, branches, or other recognized SCA groups participating

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	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.

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Angele: v3.2 - Changes approved July 2021

2021-07-09T08:52:35Z

v3.2 - Changes approved July 2021

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Angele at 07:03, 26 August 2019

2019-08-26T07:03:11Z

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	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.

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Angele: v 3.1

2019-08-26T01:01:07Z

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	The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.		The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.

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	;Helpless opponent		;Helpless opponent
	:An opponent who is unable to defend ~~him- or herself~~ from attack for reasons beyond their control. An unarmed opponent is not necessarily helpless.		:An opponent who is unable to defend themself from attack for reasons beyond their control. An unarmed opponent is not necessarily helpless.

	;Knights Marshal		;Knights Marshal
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	:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.		:A program designed for minors ages 6-17. These programs require armour, require certain weapon construction techniques and materials, train young fighters in proper etiquette, the concepts of Chivalry, Honor and Courtesy, teach teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as effective fighting arts, in a definitely competitive environment that parallels Adult Armoured Combat. It employs Marshals, authorisations and strict controls. The Marshallate is responsible for Youth Combat, and each Kingdom is allowed to develop and run its own program.

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LlewelynApDafydd: 3.0.1

2019-07-27T06:52:10Z

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE: Glossary}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE: Glossary}}

	The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.		The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat.

Angele at 09:02, 10 July 2019

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	;Laminated rattan		;Laminated rattan
	:Two pieces of rattan, each being at least 1 1/~~4inch~~ (31.8mm) in diameter, attached to one another with a short overlap by tape or other method of binding. Maximum length of the overlap shall be 18" (457.2mm) or half of the length of the added rattan, whichever is shorter. Note that use of glues, epoxies, or adhesives, which substantially reduce the flexibility of the rattan, is prohibited.		:Two pieces of rattan, each being at least 1 1/4 inch (31.8mm) in diameter, attached to one another with a short overlap by tape or other method of binding. Maximum length of the overlap shall be 18 inches (457.2mm) or half of the length of the added rattan, whichever is shorter. Note that use of glues, epoxies, or adhesives, which substantially reduce the flexibility of the rattan, is prohibited.

	;Missile weapon		;Missile weapon