Barabel microbe armor

Microbe armor was a development of the Barabel species and appeared to have been formed from inflated pouches. These pouches are actually made up of saline solution which were themselves supported by microscopic organisms. These creatures were created to consume and thrive on radiation. The microscopic creatures essentially 'ate' the energy which was created from a blaster bolt. When the armor was hit it stimulated the growth of the micro-organisms and made it more effective over time. This, in essence, created a living ablative armor.