Compact Shield
Source Player Core pg. 251
Price 15 credits
AC Bonus +1
Speed Penalty —
Bulk L
Hardness 4
HP (BT) 8 (4)
This sleek shield is a favorite of operatives and other mobile combatants. It's most common design is a polycarbon panel contoured to fit snugly over a forearm or other limb.
Improvements
| Grade | Level | Upgrade Price | Total Price | Hardness | HP | BT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Compact Shield | 0 | — | 15 credits | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Tactical Compact Shield | 5 | +750 credits | 765 credits | 7 | 54 | 27 |
| Advanced Compact Shield | 8 | +2250 credits | 3015 credits | 7 | 64 | 32 |
| Superior Compact Shield | 11 | +6000 credits | 9015 credits | 7 | 76 | 38 |
| Elite Compact Shield | 14 | +16000 credits | 25015 credits | 9 | 88 | 44 |
| Ultimate Compact Shield | 18 | +55000 credits | 80015 credits | 10 | 108 | 54 |
| Paragon Compact Shield | 20 | +240000 credits | 320015 credits | 11 | 128 | 64 |
Traits
Analog:Armor with the analog trait eschews advanced electronics, computers systems, and electric power sources, it was manufactured and calibrated using the latest advanced technology and modern materials. This armor is immune to abilities that target technology. Armor runes don't function on this armor unless this armor also has the archaic trait. Analog armor usually has the exposed trait.
A shield with the analog trait eschews advanced electronics, computers systems, and electric power sources, but was manufactured and calibrated using advanced technology. This shield is immune to abilities that target technology. Shield runes don't function on this shield unless this shield also has the archaic trait.
A weapon with the analog trait eschews advanced electronics, computers systems, and electric power sources but was manufactured and calibrated using advanced technology. This weapon is immune to abilities that target technology. Weapon runes don't function on this weapon unless this weapon also has the archaic trait.
A shield with the analog trait eschews advanced electronics, computers systems, and electric power sources, but was manufactured and calibrated using advanced technology. This shield is immune to abilities that target technology. Shield runes don't function on this shield unless this shield also has the archaic trait.
A weapon with the analog trait eschews advanced electronics, computers systems, and electric power sources but was manufactured and calibrated using advanced technology. This weapon is immune to abilities that target technology. Weapon runes don't function on this weapon unless this weapon also has the archaic trait.
Compact:You can Raise a Shield with your compact shield as long as you have that hand free or are holding, but not wielding, a light object in that hand.