Combat Shields

Various shields from different cultures and eras have been added for use, and also serve as the prerequisite for the Chinese MOD Unofficial Sci-Fi Addon

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Various shields from different cultures and eras have been added for use. At the same time, they serve as the front-end of my Chinese version of MOD Unofficial Sci-Fi Addon. The author of this Chinese version of MOD is Dango998. Thank you very much!

Combat Shields - Unofficial Sci-Fi Addon：

WARNING: A self-made XML error fix patch is required before version 2150!

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Additional types of shields from a variety of eras, usable with melee and certain ranged weapons. Designed by different cultures for different roles, they allow further specialization of colonists equipped with shields depending upon their role in combat and duty around the colony. Feel free to leave suggestions for more shields in the comments below.

This mod is also available on Github.[github.com]

Nguni Shield:

Recipe: 15 x Wood, 45 x Leather

Description: A design originating amongst the Nguni people of South Africa, this lightweight shield--traditionally made from cowhide--was most famously used by the Zulu. Designed with offensive purposes in mind, it is not thick enough to protect the user against sustained fire, but in skilled hands is extremely effective in hand-to-hand combat.

Wicker Shield:

Recipe: 60 x Wood

Description: Carried by the Sparabara of the armies of Ancient Persia, the shields are made of wickerwork, offering reasonably good coverage from most simple projectiles without weighing the user down. Unfortunately, their lightweight construction means they offer less protection against the thrust of a spear or sword in hand-to-hand combat.

Aspis:

Recipe: 60 x Wood, 5 x Steel

Description: A convex shield made of wood and often covered with a thin sheet of bronze or other metal, the Asis was the shield of the Greek hoplite, and its good coverage was an integral part of the success of phalanx. This shield bears the letter 'lambda,' mark of the city-state of Sparta.

Scutum:

Recipe: 60 x Wood, 10 x Steel

Description: Famously carried by Roman legionaries, its design reflected its role as a heavy infantryman's shield. Made of layers of wood glued together and covered with canvas or leather, it offered a good compromise between weight and protection. A later design, thick planks and a metal edging give the shield additional strength.

Norse Shield:

Recipe: 70 x Wood, 10 x Steel

Description: A heavy shield in Norse style, it was famously carried by the vikings on their raids into Western Europe. Designed to protect the user in hand-to-hand combat and against projectiles. Made of thick timber with a heavy iron rim, it is quite sturdy.

Kite Shield:

Recipe: 70 x Wood

Description: A cavalryman's shield, the kite shield originated in Western Europe, becoming widespread around the 10th Century AD. While one of the few designs of the time that offered good protection the users legs, its length made it awkward for infantry to use. Nevertheless, it was extremely popular, seeing extensive use throughout Europe, and evenutally being introduced to the Holy Land by Norman Crusaders.

Pavise Shield:

Recipe: 90 x Wood

Description: A large, heavy shield made of rough-hewn planks. Designed to protect archers and crossbowmen from incoming projectiles, it is extremely cumbersome in hand-to-hand combat. They were particularly common place in Western Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries.

Buckler:

Recipe: 40 x Steel

Description: An extremely small metal shield, usually paired with a rapier or similiarly light sword. Too small to offer any meaningful protection from incoming projectiles, the buckler is instead …