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A '''Praesidium Protectiva''' is a shield constructed from layers of armaplas and ceramite, and said to contain a shard of the [[Emperor]]'s own armour. As such it is highly effective against physical attacks, offering protection equal to a that of a [[Power Armour]]. | A '''Praesidium Protectiva''' is a shield constructed from layers of armaplas and ceramite, and said to contain a shard of the [[Emperor]]'s own armour. As such it is highly effective against physical attacks, offering protection equal to a that of a [[Power Armour]]. | ||
| − | They are only found among the Adepta Sororitas, and even then are only issued to those Sisters who excel (and prefer to engage in) hand-to-hand combat. However some have found their way into the hands of [[Witch Hunters]]{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} | + | They are only found among the Adepta Sororitas, and even then are only issued to those Sisters who excel (and prefer to engage in) hand-to-hand combat. However some have found their way into the hands of [[Witch Hunters]].{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} |
It is however quite large and heavy, to the point that it is considered inadvisable to carry one without wearing a [[power armour]].{{Fn|2}} | It is however quite large and heavy, to the point that it is considered inadvisable to carry one without wearing a [[power armour]].{{Fn|2}} | ||
Revision as of 22:15, 1 March 2019
A Praesidium Protectiva is a shield constructed from layers of armaplas and ceramite, and said to contain a shard of the Emperor's own armour. As such it is highly effective against physical attacks, offering protection equal to a that of a Power Armour.
They are only found among the Adepta Sororitas, and even then are only issued to those Sisters who excel (and prefer to engage in) hand-to-hand combat. However some have found their way into the hands of Witch Hunters.[1][2]
It is however quite large and heavy, to the point that it is considered inadvisable to carry one without wearing a power armour.[2]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear, pg. 55
- 2: Dark Heresy: Blood of Martyrs, pg. 117
