User blog:Gundam Legilis/Volume 1 Weapons In Depth- Crocea Mors

Hello everybody! Today we will talk about the unlikely weapon(s) Crocea Mors.

Crocea Mors is a set of a single function sword with a collapsible shield.

Advantages: The shield provides decent protection against physical attacks, and is durable. The sword is pretty decent too, lightweight and able to cut off the head of a Mega Ursa. The weapons, I am sure, are some of the lightest weapons I have seen. It helps that the shield transformation makes the whole set less bulky for storage.

Disadvantages: Crocea Mors is a traditional sword and shield, with no ranged mechanism. So it is restricted to extreme close ranges. The shield may protect against Death Stalker and melee strikes, but put enough force and pressure on it, and it will break. Same goes with bullets, especially AP rounds. With direct hits from Dust attacks, and explosive rounds, the all-metal Crocea Mors shield will break apart. And it is relatively easy to flank a sword and shield user.

You gotta rush, block and engage in melee if you want to win with this weapon.

Stay tuned for next time, where we cover Milo and Akouo.

Thoughts?

-Gundam Legilis