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Dune Adventures in the Imperium

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Shield

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The Holtzman Shield is named for the creator of the Holtzman effect, used to create a protective field of energy around a larger area such as a castle, or in some cases a planet. Shields are a common defense for facilities and make the use of lasguns deadly for all sides engaging in the battle, due to the unpredictable interaction of the resultant explosion. A Shield can provide protection for more substantial areas, making them much harder to penetrate.

As an Asset: Shields are affordable for those of means, and always a factor when determining strategies against House operatives and soldiers. Their use on Arrakis is limited, as the vibration attracts the worms in a violent rage. 

Keywords: Atomic, Impervious, Static Defense

Special: No high-velocity attack can bypass a Shield, and it requires colossal amounts of firepower to overwhelm one. Lasguns are as risky to use against emplaced shields as against personal ones.

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The Holtzman shield is named for the creator of the Holtzman effect, used to create a protective field of energy around a larger area such as a castle, or in some cases a planet. Shields are a common defense for facilities and make the use of lasguns deadly for all sides engaging in the battle, due to the unpredictable interaction of the resultant explosion. A shield can provide protection for more substantial areas, making them much harder to penetrate. As an Asset: Shields are affordable for those of means, and always a factor when determining strategies against House operatives and soldiers. Their use on Arrakis is limited, as the vibration attracts the worms in a violent rage. Special: No high-velocity attack can bypass a shield, and it requires colossal amounts of firepower to overwhelm one. Lasguns are as risky to use against emplaced shields as against personal ones. See the Lasguns, Shields and the Great Convention sidebar for more information about the interaction of lasguns and shields.
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Atomic, Impervious, Static Defense
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