Tier 4.5 Shields

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Melee Penalty = Accuracy penalty applied to a melee weapon used in the same hand as the shield is located/mounted. Shields that weigh 3 or less or otherwise aren't located on the arm do not apply this penalty unless stated otherwise.

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• Gauntlet
  A small shield mounted on either forearm, its pointed tips allows it to be used as a stabbing melee weapon.
  
  Location: Arm
  Weight: 3
  Durability: 450
  Beam Resistant: No
  Redirection Modifier: +2
  Damage type: Physical
  Damage per strike: 75
  Accuracy Modifier: 0
  Critical Chance: 20
  Price: 750 Credits
• M7070 28mm Vulcan System Shield
  The shield has a built-in vulcan cannon to improve close combat capability and to allow it to switch between offense and defense quickly.
  
  Location: Arm
  Weight: 5
  Shield type: Physical
  Durability: 525
  Beam Resistant: No
  Redirection Modifier: +3
  Melee Penalty: -1 Accuracy
  
  Damage Type: Physical
  Damage per Hit: 40
  Critical Damage: 48
  Hits per Attack: 3
  Accuracy Modifiers:
  • Close Range: +1
  • Mid Range: 0
  • Long Range: -1
  Uses: 4
  Reload: 1 action
  Price: 900 Credits