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[[Image:Skyshield Landing Pad.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Skyshield Landing Pad {{PAGENAME}} (shielded mode){{Fn|2}}]]'''Skyshield Landing Pads{{PAGENAME}}s''' are a type of [[Imperial]] fortification. They are used to protect aircraft as they unload supplies or evacuate troops to or from the front lines. The Skyshield Landing Pad used by the [[Imperial Navy]] was
originally purpose-built to accommodate [[Valkyrie]] and [[Vendetta]] gunships. However, it has proven robust enough to serve the larger [[Stormraven]]s and [[Thunderhawk]]s used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]]. With its armoured sides unfurled, Skyshields activate a series of locator beacons that guide incoming aircraft as they make their final approach. Once the craft touches down, the Skyshield’s armour plating transforms into a protective
configuration and [[force field]] generators shimmer to life, protecting the vulnerable gunship from incoming fire as it refuels, rearms or deploys its passengers.{{Fn|1}}
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Stronghold Assault]] — ''Fortifications Datasheet - Skyshield Landing Pad''
*{{Endn|2}}: http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Skyshield-Landing-Pad ''(last accessed 15 October 2015)''
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