A '''Praesidium Protectiva''' is a [[Witch Hunters]] shield constructed from layers of armaplas and ceramite, and said to contain a shard of the [[Emperor]]'s own armour and as . As such it is highly protective effective against incoming 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}} It is however quite large and as such difficult heavy, to the point that it is considered inadvisable to carryone without wearing a [[power armour]].{{Fn|12}}