Sometimes called a tower shield, it is up to two meters tall and requires Strength of 9 or higher to wield effectively. A character may not move and attack while using such a shield. Particularly strong characters (Strength 11+) may move and attack normally.

About 1.5 meters in length, this is the type of shield commonly associated with the knights of Aysle.

Usually little more than a rounded piece of wood affixed to the warrior’s arm with a strap.

Police and security forces around the world use these lightweight plexiglass shields to protect themselves from rioters. Now many use them against the invaders’ hordes as well.

An imposing, composite shield favored by the Church Police of the Cyberpapacy. The outer side pulses with dangerous electrical shocks, while the inner side projects images of what’s ahead and video communications. Similar to a large shield, the Tower usually must be planted to be effective—preventing a user from moving and attacking unless he has Strength 10 or higher.

Plexiflex’s light weight, transparency, and kinetic energy diffusing properties make it an ideal material for shields.

A plate of Tharkoldu metal designed to absorb and defract energy weapons. The material is always a flat black. The bonus to defense is doubled to +4 against any energy weapons.