Armor that has suffered significant damage to the point of impracticality. Things such as large or several holes, missing pieces, melted plating, exposed internal machinery and electronics (if it's power_armor), and exposed body parts are common signs of a broken armor.

Other times these are used as props for a scene to depict a battleground littered with fallen warriors.

See also

• damaged_armor
• discarded_armor
• torn_clothing