Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26198742-20150814001859/@comment-25396609-20150907191941


 * Name: Testudine (Latin, shield wall)
 * Wielder: Various members of the Valun family
 * Maker/Smith: Valun Fabrication and construction (war era)
 * Type: Twin Hybrid Blade Shield
 * Weapon Derivation: various shields, portable barricade
 * Form 1: A pair of large, rectangular shields with evenly spaced spike rows on the front
 * Form 2: Shields lock together and hydraulic struts expand the combined form, embedding spikes in the ground and opening small sidewalls. center row of spikes slide away from the center, opening a safe firing window, becoming a full portable barricade
 * Holstered/Sheathed Appearance: none
 * Features/Capabilities: none
 * Usage: primarily used for pushing the line in open fire situations, and protecting allies on the battle field
 * Planned/Possible Upgrades: none (no longer in manufacture)
 * Notes: Created by the Valun company during the great war for use by several members of the family, taking advantage of their naturally superior stature and physical strength to provide defensive support for allies on the battlefield