I think I'm ninja'ing one of the other guys in my usual group here.
Played a mage last night, had bought a couple items for her from the War book since the previous session. The question came up whether the book was legal or not; the two items from the book are:
Slow spell (bought at double cost and availability-- thank Ghost for a high-connection talismonger). That came up in play, allowing much of the group to safely drop out of a 2nd-story window (one at a time please, unless you like the taste of pavement).
Softweave Lined Coat. The increase in cost and availability for the stereotypical 'runner's defensive wear is incredibly marginal, and with a Strength of 3, allowed my spellcaster to wear both full FFBA and a lined coat, hitting exactly her BOD x2 (6) in encumbrance: 3 from the FFBA and (6-3=3) from the Softweave Lined coat. In this character's case, it would bring her armor up to 12/6, and a soak (before modification) of 15/9.
So, again, are these two things legal for Missions play?