The Armourer ยท Chapter 7
Modern Helmets and Shields
Two helmets and two shields. All four are used with body armour.
The shields occupy a hand. Both give Melee Defense 1 and Ranged Defense 1 while readied.
Steel Helmet
Brodie helmet, M1 helmet, Stahlhelm, SSh-40
+0 0 0 1
40 Military 1939 Helm 1
A pressed steel helmet. Helm 1: reduce Critical Injury rolls against the wearer by 10.
Ballistic Helmet
Kevlar helmet, PASGT, combat helmet
+0 0 0 1
300 Military 1946 Helm 1, Deflecting 1 (Ballistic) against called shots to the head
A composite helmet that will stop a pistol round. Helm 1. An attacker who makes a called shot to the head also adds 1 Bane Die if the attack is Ballistic.
Riot Shield
Polycarbonate shield
+0 1 1 3
150 Restricted 1946 Held. Deflecting 1 (Crushing)
A clear shield carried in one hand. Melee Defense 1 and Ranged Defense 1, and Deflecting 1 (Crushing). It does not stop bullets.
Ballistic Shield
Bunker shield, entry shield
+0 1 1 5
900 Military 1946 Held. Deflecting 2 (Ballistic), Cumbersome 3
A hand-carried slab of ballistic composite with a viewport. Melee Defense 1, Ranged Defense 1, and Deflecting 2 (Ballistic). It needs Might 3 and leaves one hand for a pistol.