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=Armored Combat - Rattan=
=Armored Combat - Rattan=
:[https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Armored_Combat_Handbook-Oct_2023.pdf Official version - October 2023]
;Current rules in effect are the November 2025 version.
:[[Armored_Combat:Copyright]]
;The updated version will be in effect September 22, 2026.
:[[Armored_Combat:Title page]]
;<P>The official and authoritative versions of these rules are the pdf versions held at [https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/#marshal www.SCA.org / Documents]
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[[File:Pdf_logo.png|50px|style="float-left"|link=Special:MakePdfBook/render/Armored_Combat_-_Rattan_-_Handbook]][[Special:MakePdfBook/render/Armored_Combat_-_Rattan_-_Handbook|Download a PDF of the Society Marshal's Armored Combat - Rattan Handbook - updated version effective September 22, 2026]]


:[https://society-rules.fullmesh.co.nz/index.php/Special:MakePdfBook/render/Armored_Combat_-_Rattan_-_Handbook Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook PDF]
NOTE - The AC handbook on this wiki incorporates recent changes to the Society Global rules.  (Global rules are common to all disciplines, all kingdoms) The changes to Society Global rules will be effective Sept 22, 2026. The changes were completed in conjunction with the new Society Rapier and Cut and Thrust Handbooks, which will also be effective Sept 22, 2026. Details on the changes are in the Change log.
<P>We apologize for the inconvenience of this online-to-pdf sync delay to the existing Society and Kingdom AC-rattan rules. The process to approve global and discipline changes has been updated to prevent this sync gap in the future.
 
<BR>[[File:Pdf_logo.png|50px|style="float-left"|link=https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Armored_Combat_-_Rattan_-_Handbook_2025Nov.pdf]] [https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Armored_Combat_-_Rattan_-_Handbook_2025Nov.pdf Download a PDF of the current Society Marshal's Armored Combat - Rattan Handbook - Current rules in effect, November 2025 version]
 
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[[Armored_Combat:Handbook#Administration_-_I_want_to_run_the_thing|Administration]]
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[[Armored_Combat:Handbook#Other_information|Other resources]]
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
#[[Armored_Combat:Introduction to SCA martial activities | Introduction to SCA martial activities]] - clean 20:53 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Introduction to SCA martial activities | Introduction to SCA martial activities]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Rules of the Lists | Rules of the Lists]] - {{Comment}}one query to resolve{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Rules of the Lists | Rules of the Lists]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>


==Participants (I want to do the thing)==
==Participants - I want to fight==
#<li value="3">[[Armored_Combat:Overview of armored combat| Overview of armored combat]] - clean 21:06 25/3</li>
#<li value="3">[[Armored_Combat:Overview of armored combat| Overview of armored combat]]
#[[Armored_Combat:When you are allowed to participate|When you are allowed to participate]] - clean 20:36 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:When you are allowed to participate|When you are allowed to participate]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Expected behavior and responsibilities| Expected behavior and responsibilities]] - clean 21:16 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Expected behavior and responsibilities| Expected behavior and responsibilities]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Activity guidelines|Activity guidelines]] - clean 21:19 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Activity guidelines|Activity guidelines]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Holds|Conventions - Holds]] - clean 21:40 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Holds|Conventions - Holds]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement |Conventions - Rules of engagement]] - clean 21:36 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement |Conventions - Rules of engagement]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment|Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment]] - clean 21:41 25/3
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment|Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Target areas|Conventions - Target areas]] {{Comment}}Add image{{/Comment}} {{Comment}} --Where can I hit you?-- {{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Target areas|Conventions - Target areas]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows|Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows]] {{Comment}} --How do I know I hit you?-- {{/Comment}}{{Comment}}Add images, Unresolved questions {{/Comment}}{{Edit}}Has kingdom rules{{/Edit}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows|Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Armor|Equipment standards - Armor]] {{Comment}}Add images{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Armor|Equipment standards - Armor]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons|Equipment standards - Handheld weapons]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons|Equipment standards - Handheld weapons]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Defensive equipment|Equipment standards - Defensive equipment]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Defensive equipment|Equipment standards - Defensive equipment]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons|Equipment standards - Ranged weapons]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons|Equipment standards - Ranged weapons]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Missiles|Equipment standards - Missiles (Ammunition/Munitions)]] {{Comment}}Unresolved comments{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment standards - Missiles|Equipment standards - Missiles (Ammunition/Munitions)]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Designated areas|Designated areas]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Designated areas|Designated areas]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Authorization|Authorization]] <nowiki>*</nowiki></li>
#[[Armored_Combat:Authorization process example|Authorization process example]]


==Participants & Marshals (Authorizations, safety resources, injuries, problems)==
==Participants and Marshals (Resources, injuries, problems)==
#<li value="18>[[Armored_Combat:Authorization|Authorization ]] (global) {{Comment}}Unresolved comments{{/Comment}} {{Edit}}Has kingdom rules{{/Edit}}</li>
#<li value="20">[[Armored_Combat:Accessibility|Accessibility]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Authorization process example|Authorization process example]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Safety resources|Safety resources]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Accessibility|Accessibility]] {{Comment}}Needs work{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Injury procedures | Injury procedures]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Safety resources|Safety resources]] (global) {{Comment}}Unresolved comments{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Managing misconduct|Managing misconduct]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Injury procedures | Injury procedures]] (global)
#[[Armored_Combat:Managing misconduct|Managing misconduct]] (global)


==Marshals (I want to marshal the thing)==
==Marshals - I want to marshal==
#<li value="24">[[Armored_Combat:Marshalate - Overview|Marshalate - Overview]] (Global)
#<li value="24">[[Armored_Combat:Marshalate - Overview|Marshalate - Overview]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command|Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command]] (global)
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command|Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Authorization of marshals|Authorization of marshals]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Kingdom marshalate|Kingdom marshalate]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Inspecting equipment|Inspecting equipment]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Inspecting equipment|Inspecting equipment]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshaling on the field|Marshaling on the field]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshaling on the field|Marshaling on the field]]


==Administration (I want to run the thing)==
==Administration - I want to run the thing==
#<li value="29">[[Armored_Combat:Interkingdom events|Inter-kingdom events]] (global) {{Comment}}Unresolved comments{{/Comment}}
#<li value="29">[[Armored_Combat:Inter-kingdom events|Inter-kingdom events]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Reporting requirements|Reporting requirements]] (global) {{Comment}}Unresolved comments{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Reporting requirements|Reporting requirements]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Experimentation|Experimentation ]] (Global) {{Comment}}Expanded from existing handbook{{/Comment}}
#[[Armored_Combat:Experimentation|Experimentation]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>
#[[Armored_Combat:Handbook updates|Handbook updates]] (Global) - {{Comment}}New, needs review
#[[Armored_Combat:Handbook updates|Handbook updates]] <nowiki>*</nowiki>


==Other Information==
==Other information==
#<li value="33">[[Armored_Combat:Glossary | Glossary]]</li>
#<li value="33">[[Armored_Combat:Glossary | Glossary]]</li>
#[[Armored_Combat:Change log |Change log]]  
#[[Armored_Combat:Change log |Change log]]  
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Contains Global rules common to all disciplines
[[Category:Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|contents]]
[[Category:Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|contents]]
=Armored Combat Handbook (old)=
:October 2023 edition
:[https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Armored_Combat_Handbook-Oct_2023.pdf Society Armored Combat Marshal's Handbook] (official version)
:Wiki [[Special:MakePdfBook/render/Armored_Combat_Handbook | PDF version]]
:[[Armored_Combat:Introduction | Introduction]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Combat_Authorization_Requirements | Combat Authorization Requirements]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Rules_Of_The_Lists | Rules of the Lists]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Conventions_Of_Combat | Conventions of Combat]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Use_Of_Weapons_And_Shields | The Use of Weapons and Shields]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Acknowledgement_Of_Blows | Acknowledgement of Blows]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Armor_Requirements | Armor Requirements]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Weapons_Standards | Weapons Standards]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Siege_Combat | Siege Combat]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Procedures_For_The_Authorization_Of_Marshals | Procedures for the Authorization of Marshals]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Procedures_For_Marshaling_Wars | Procedures For Marshaling Wars]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshaling_Requirements | Marshaling Requirements]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Combat_Injury_Procedures | Combat Injury Procedures]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Guidelines_For_Marshaling_On_The_Field | Guidelines for Marshaling on the Field]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Combat_Authorization_Procedures | Combat Authorization Procedures]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Equipment_Inspection_Guidelines | Equipment Inspection Guidelines]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Experimental_Weapons_And_Materials_Procedures | Experimental Weapons and Materials Procedures]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Marshal_Responsibilities_Chain_Of_Command_And_Reporting | Marshal Responsibilities, Chain of Command and Reporting]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Procedures_For_Grievances_And_Sanctions | Procedures for Grievances and Sanctions]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Glossary | Glossary]]
#[[Armored_Combat:Change_Log| Change Log]]
[[Category:Armored_Combat_Handbook|contents]]

Latest revision as of 01:33, 19 July 2026

Armored Combat - Rattan

Current rules in effect are the November 2025 version.
The updated version will be in effect September 22, 2026.

The official and authoritative versions of these rules are the pdf versions held at www.SCA.org / Documents

style="float-left"Download a PDF of the Society Marshal's Armored Combat - Rattan Handbook - updated version effective September 22, 2026

NOTE - The AC handbook on this wiki incorporates recent changes to the Society Global rules. (Global rules are common to all disciplines, all kingdoms) The changes to Society Global rules will be effective Sept 22, 2026. The changes were completed in conjunction with the new Society Rapier and Cut and Thrust Handbooks, which will also be effective Sept 22, 2026. Details on the changes are in the Change log.

We apologize for the inconvenience of this online-to-pdf sync delay to the existing Society and Kingdom AC-rattan rules. The process to approve global and discipline changes has been updated to prevent this sync gap in the future.
style="float-left" Download a PDF of the current Society Marshal's Armored Combat - Rattan Handbook - Current rules in effect, November 2025 version

I want to fight

I want to marshal

Administration

Other resources

Introduction

  1. Introduction to SCA martial activities *
  2. Rules of the Lists *

Participants - I want to fight

  2. Overview of armored combat
  3. When you are allowed to participate
  4. Expected behavior and responsibilities *
  5. Activity guidelines
  6. Conventions - Holds *
  7. Conventions - Rules of engagement
  8. Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment
  9. Conventions - Target areas
  10. Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows
  11. Equipment standards - Armor
  12. Equipment standards - Handheld weapons
  13. Equipment standards - Defensive equipment
  14. Equipment standards - Ranged weapons
  15. Equipment standards - Missiles (Ammunition/Munitions)
  16. Designated areas
  17. Authorization *
  18. Authorization process example

Participants and Marshals (Resources, injuries, problems)

  2. Accessibility *
  3. Safety resources *
  4. Injury procedures *
  5. Managing misconduct *

Marshals - I want to marshal

  2. Marshalate - Overview *
  3. Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command *
  4. Kingdom marshalate
  5. Inspecting equipment
  6. Marshaling on the field

Administration - I want to run the thing

  2. Inter-kingdom events *
  3. Reporting requirements *
  4. Experimentation *
  5. Handbook updates *

Other information

  2. Glossary
  3. Change log

*Contains Global rules common to all disciplines

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