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Emblems and decals are a beloved tradition in the Armored Core series, allowing players to unleash their creativity by customizing the appearance of their mechs (ACs). With the recently released Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, this tradition continues as players can craft and share their own unique emblems and decals.
What Are Emblems and Decals?
Emblems are icons or images that players can use to represent themselves. You can design emblems using the Image Editor in Armored Core 6. Once created, emblems can be used as decals on your mech.
Decals refer to applying those emblem images onto the various parts of your AC such as the head, arms, legs, shoulders, and core. They serve as cool decorative stickers that add your personal flair to the mech.
Unlocking the Image Editor
To start customizing emblems, you first need to unlock the Image Editor which is located in the AC Design menu within the Garage.
The Garage and AC Design options become available after completing the story mission where you defeat the AH12 HC attack helicopter. This is a Chapter 1 mission so you won‘t have to wait long before you can access the Image Editor and begin creating custom emblems.
Creating Your Own Emblem
Designing your own emblem allows you to add a personal touch to your mech. To create your own:
- Open the Image Editor in AC Design
- Click the plus icon to open up the editing grid
- Select from the various shape presets or use the tools to freely draw whatever you like
- Manipulate and layer shapes to craft your emblem
- Choose colors and decorative touches to complete your design
- Save the finished emblem in your user folder
Once saved, you can select that emblem and apply it as a decal on any parts of your mech that support decals.
Downloading and Sharing Emblems
Along with creating your own emblems, you can download emblems made by other players. There is an vibrant Armored Core creative community that has designed tons of spectacular and hilarious emblems worth checking out.
To download an emblem someone else has shared:
- In the Image Editor, select the Downloaded tab
- Click the download button in the bottom right corner
- A prompt will pop-up asking you to enter the Share ID code for the emblem you want
- Input the code and the emblem will download for use
Note: You must be online to download emblems as this requires accessing the player networks.
After creating an emblem you love, you can share it with the community by uploading it. To share an emblem you‘ve designed:
- Open Image Controls from within the Image Editor
- Select your emblem image file
- Choose the Upload option
- A Share ID code will be generated that you can provide to other players. Using that code, they can download and use your emblem.
By sharing Share IDs, you help expand the creative repertoire of the Armored Core community.
Where to Find Cool Emblems
Many players have already designed awesome, funny, beautiful, or meme-inspired emblems worth checking out. You can discover incredible emblem creations by:
- Exploring the AC Companion App
- Asking for recommendations from other Armored Core players in communities and forums
- Checking out YouTube videos that showcase emblem designs
- Joining Armored Core fan groups on social media that share emblem codes
We‘ve rounded up some amazing emblems worth downloading:
| Emblem Name | Description | Share ID Code |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby with BG | Everyone‘s favorite pink puffball | PFTRHHR7ZQD5 |
| Sharingan | Iconic power from Naruto | 5FD2YBMMPQ58 |
| Smol Ame | Chibi shark girl from Hololive | T9MP47ZRX1TQ |
| Sieg Zeon | Zeon emblem from Gundam | UD36NS87HVCF |
| 2B Shadow | Stylized portrait of 2B from Nier Automata | K1QDQQV4L62Y |
| Praise The Sun | Jolly cooperation and incandescent glory from Dark Souls | E5PJ8R18Y2U8 |
Applying Emblems as Decals
Once you‘ve created or downloaded emblems, you can apply them as decals on your AC parts. Not all parts accept decals, but common areas include:
- Head
- Core (torso)
- Shoulders and arms
- Legs
To apply an emblem as a decal:
- Enter AC Design from the Garage
- Select Image Editor
- Choose an emblem you‘ve saved or downloaded
- Return to AC Design
- Select a part you wish to apply the decal to
- Pick Decal at the bottom of the menu
- Select the emblem decal image
- Position and scale the decal on the part
Get creative with mixing and matching decals across all your parts to craft a mech that matches your personal style!
Designing eye-catching emblems takes some artistic skill but can be very rewarding. Use these tips if you want to become a top-tier Armored Core emblem creator:
- Study real-world military emblems for inspiration. Replicate insignias, crests, patches, symbols etc adding your own sci-fi twists.
- Develop an original icon to serve as your personal emblem rather than memes or other IP.
- Use bold lines and solid colors so the emblem reads clearly when scaled down as a decal.
- Simplify complex designs so they translate recognizably on mech parts.
- Make subtle references fans will appreciate rather than overt copies of existing media emblems.
- Experiment freely, creating multiple versions and options of a single design idea to choose the best iteration.
Learning some graphic design and digital illustration skills goes a long way in making pro-level emblems. But start simply, focus on an idea you love, and improve with each new emblem!
On the surface, emblems may seem like a minor cosmetic system in Armored Core 6. But they offer some valuable creative and community benefits:
Personal Expression – Emblems let you showcase your personality through designing icons you feel represent your identity.
Customization – Applying emblem decals allows for deeper mech personalization beyond just parts.
Shared Creativity – The emblem ecosystem bonds players as they admire and share each other‘s designs.
Self-Reward – Getting emblem Share ID likes provides a sense of pride and fuels the intrinsic joy of designing.
So while building fierce mech loadouts definitely takes priority, take time to craft some custom emblems too and engage with those creative player networks!
Emblems and decals let you take the standard AC models and transform them into mechs reflecting your own signature look and style.
As you apply more decals and experiment with mixing emblems across parts, your mech goes from a stock build to a personalized powerhouse symbolizing your presence and skill in the arena.
This tradition of players enhancing and taking ownership over their mechs through stickers dates back over 20 years. So tap into that history by leaving your mark on your AC with eclectic and meaningful emblem decals!
We hope this overview gets you excited to dive into the emblem creator and make Armored Core 6 truly your own. Build a brilliant machine, slap on badass decals, and battle with heart and vision!
