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A '''combat shield''' is a form of shield utilizing similar technology to that used by power weapons to produce a field of energy around the face of the shield. It is used by the [[Space Marine]]s and is a smaller and less-protective version of the [[Storm Shield|storm shield]] used by Terminator-armoured Marines.
The shield is made of [[plasteel]] and incorporates a power generator which, when activated, produces a small field of energy around the face of the shield. The shield can take many shapes depending on the Chapter. The [[Crimson Fists]] use coffin-shaped shields, [[Blood Angels]] use cruciforms, and shields used by the [[Iron Fists]] take the form of armoured gauntlets, and [[Iron Snakes]] use a simple circle with their squads rank in the centre, this sheild is most attatched to there hand which is used to fire a [[Bolt Pistol]] from, or similarly it can enable their warblades (short-swords) and sealances (javelin-type fighting spears) to be used most effectively.
It is used primarily by characters and is small enough to be strapped to the arm, leaving both hands free for another weapon to be used.
