'Armor Master' perk can be disadvantageous

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EXPECTED: The Armor Master perk says it will provide a "^100% Skill Bonus" from "any armor you wear".

 

ACTUAL: Armor Master multiplies both bonuses AND maluses by 2.

 

STEPS TO REPRO:

1. Choose Armor Master
2. Equip an armor with a skill malus
3. Note that that skill malus is doubled versus the one levied upon a character without the Armor Master perk

 

I doubt this is intended behavior, as all other perks in The Outer Worlds are straightforwardly advantageous and don't come with downsides.