Ion Shield

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Ion Shields are a type of defensive force field used by Imperial Knights. This ancient technology works by projecting an energy field across a narrow arc to the front of the Knight. By quickly moving the position of the shield so that it intercepts enemy attacks, a Knight is able to survive even the heaviest fire, whilst still being able to fire its own weapons in return. The exact setting and positioning of the shield is essential, as the ion shield is only designed to deflect and slow shots, rather than absorb them in the manner of the void shields used on Imperial Titans. This means the effectiveness of the shield is partially dependent on the skill and experience of its operator.^[1]

Sources

1: Codex: Imperial Knights (6th Edition) - The Imperial Knights

Imperial Knights
Questoris Pattern	Paladin • Errant • Crusader • Gallant • Warden • Preceptor • Magera • Styrix
Dominus Pattern	Castellan • Valiant
Cerastus Pattern	Lancer • Castigator • Acheron • Atrapos
Acastus Pattern	Porphyrion • Asterius
Armiger Pattern	Warglaive • Helverin • Moirax
Ranged Weaponry	Armiger Autocannon • Atrapos Lascutter • Avenger Gatling Cannon • Battle Cannon • Castigator Bolt Cannon • Conflagration Cannon • Conversion Beam Cannon • Flame Cannon • Graviton Singularity Cannon • Ironstorm Missile Pod • Icarus Autocannon • Las-Impulsor • Lightning Cannon • Lightning Lock • Plasma Decimator • Siegebreaker Cannon • Shieldbreaker Missile • Stormspear Rocket Pod • Thermal Cannon • Thermal Spear • Thundercoil Harpoon • Volcano Lance • Volkite Chieorovile • Volkite Veuglaire
Melee Weaponry	Cerastus Shock Lance • Hekaton Siege Claw • Reaper Chainfist • Reaper Chainsword • Tempest Warblade • Thunderstrike Gauntlet
Support Systems	Construct Shield • Helm Mechanicum • Ion Shield • Ion Gauntlet Shield • Throne Mechanicum

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Ion Shield

Sources

Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum ^β