Bomb Jacket

The bomb jacket is a piece of armor that would most likely evoke pity or derision among the uninformed. Plates of scrap metal jangling against each other, often somewhat hindering the one wearing it, makes for a comedic image. However, once the threads holding the plates together finally snap, the true purpose of the armor becomes clear.
The bomb jacket serves as a wearable explosive. The plates protect both the goblin  wearing it and the explosive payload. Once the armor has absorbed as much damage as it can, the idea is to activate the explosives and hurl the whole thing at the enemy. However, it is not uncommon for cornered goblins to activate while wearing it, sacrificing themselves to harm the enemy.

Manufacturing process

The explosives are often mass produced in workshops, though the bomb jacket itself is assembled by hand.

Significance

Not to the goblins themselves, but to other races it serves as a frightening reminder of the goblins' willingness to sacrifice.

Item type

Armor

Rarity

The bomb jacket is common among goblins

Weight

15-25 kilo

Dimensions

60x40 centimetres

Base Price

80 coins

Raw materials & Components

The underlying layer of fabric is usually made of cotton or linen. To this is attached several explosives, over which loosely connected plates of metal are hung.