Editing Mechlord helmet

{{Biotech}}
{{Infobox main
| name = Mechlord helmet
| image = MechlordHelmet.png
| description = A heavy plasteel-weave helmet packed with mechanitor-assistance gear. The mechlord helmet dramatically amplifies a mechanitor's bandwidth, but is somewhat less protective than dedicated heavy armor.
| type = Gear
| type2 = Armor
| tech level = Spacer
| hp = 240
| mass base = 0.08
| production facility 1 = Fabrication bench
| production facility 2 = 
| research = Ultra mechtech
| work to make = 15750
| resource 1 = Plasteel
| resource 1 amount = 120
| resource 2 = Advanced component
| resource 2 amount = 6
| resource 3 = Nano structuring chip
| resource 3 amount = 2
| skill 1 = Crafting
| skill 1 level = 7
| armorsharp = 92
| armorblunt = 40
| armorheat = 46
| insulationcold = 4
| insulationheat = 2
| lifestage = Adult
| coverage = Head, Left eye, Right eye, Left ear, Right ear, Nose, Jaw
| layer = Headgear
| has quality = true
| thingCategories = 
| tags = RoyalTier7, Mechlord
| defaultOutfitTags = 
| page verified for version = 1.4.3525
}}
The '''mechlord helmet''' is a piece of [[apparel]] added by the [[Biotech DLC]]. 

== Acquisition ==
Mechlord helmets can be crafted at a [[{{P|Production Facility 1}}]] once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. They require {{Required Resources}}, {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] skill of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.

== Summary ==
Increase [[bandwidth]] by 12.

[[Shooting Accuracy]] = -5
[[Melee Hit Chance]] = -0.5

== Analysis ==
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Providing the same armor and coverage as a [[recon helmet]] and providing debuffs to combat skills, while also offering the largest buff to bandwidth, the mechlord helmet is for [[mechanitor]]s that prefer to rely more heavily on their mechanoids to do the fighting instead of themselves. With the best armor ''and'' the best bandwidth of all the mechanitor headwear, it is the ultimate headpiece for them. It meets the apparel requirements of nobility as well.

As it deteriorates over time, and losing one means losing control of some of your mechanoids, make sure to have some way to replace one.

Comparison with a cataphract helmet and band nodes. 12 [[band node]]s and 4 [[chemfuel powered generator]]s will require 2,800 steel and 36 components. A cataphract helmet requires {{Required Resources|Cataphract helmet}}. These materials are much easier to obtain than nano structuring chips and extra advanced components required by the mechlord helmet. 12 band nodes also give fewer [[raid points]] than a mechlord's helmet. Also, a cataphract helmet gives more protection, and reduces the likelihood of losing a mechanitor due to an unlucky pilum to the head. 

It is worth remembering that band nodes are vulnerable to solar flares. Since solar flares last less than one day, mechanoids do not run wild. But during a solar flare, colonies relying on combat mechanoids will be left without protection.

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== Version history ==
* [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added.
* [[Version/1.4.3534|1.4.3534]] - Mechlord armor satisfies royal [[title]] requirements.{{RoyaltyIcon}}

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