Shields

I realize you don't want to actually encourage people to build Captain America, but I think it's time we added a few options to the scrapper power choices, and shields fit here nicely.

* Related Aside: Not only would I like to see shields added to the list of power options, I'd like to see some size & shape options. This harkens back to a lot of comments I've been hearing that reflect my own opinion: "Weapon" power sets should have special costume options. I'd like some optional looks for things like maces, broadswords, assault rifles, and ...yes... shields. You could choose them along with your other costume pieces during character creation and costume changes. Of course, I'd love to see a complete power effect choice system at character creation, but that's a whole 'nother topic.

Back to shields....

New power set: Shields (Scrapper primary power set)

Shield Bash: Smack your target with the face of the shield. Minor smashing damage. Fast recharge. Chance to stun.
Shield Punch: Strike target with the edge of the shield. High lethal damage. Moderate recharge.
Shield Defense: Toggle power. Increases hero's defense. Animation shows hero automatically blocking attack if added defense would make the difference between hero being hit and missed.
Shield Swipe: Strikes targets in an arc in front of the hero. High lethal damage. Long recharge.
Throw Shield: Ranged attack with moderate damage. Shield returns when thrown.
Deflect: Toggle power. High chance that the next attack directed at the hero will be deflected to hero's current target.
Take Cover: Hero takes refuge behind his shield. Hero is unable to move or attack, but almost all damage is prevented for a while.
Shield Spin: The hero spins with his shield, striking all foes around him. Superior lethal damage divided among all targets effected. Very long recharge.
Shield Charge: When activated, the hero is able to charge past several foes at once dealing moderate damage to each. Defense is also increased. Long recharge.