[quote=@Crimmy] Mutual-assured destruction. Given that most HPVs seem to be powered by fusion reactors, the threat of war escalating into a nuclear one is still quite relevant. Why does NASA need a military robot? What does the forcefield affect? How does it work? [/quote] Ok, when I mentioned NASA, I didn't say that the Paladin works for them. Just the generators. The mech is only and solely created by the IREC. The forcefield covers the entire mech in a thin layer of shielding that can handle deflecting some stray projectiles. Fire at the shield enough and it will be disabled. Only missile projectiles and melee weapons can easily strike through it. (Look if there's problems with my mech you don't like, please let me know and give suggestions on how to fix it)