Shield Rules:
Shields can be targeted with a called shot (-2 to hit). They have the same DR as the mobile suit that carries it. 
				Armor Bonus:	Pilot Penalty:		Parry Bonus:
Small Light Shield: 25 MDC	 +1			-0		     +0
Large Light Shield: 50 MDC       +2			-1		     +1
Small Heavy Shield: 50 MDC	 +2			-0		     +0
Large Heavy Shield: 75 MDC	 +3			-1		     +1

Shields can have additional armor plates attached to them. This does not increase the armor bonus put adds 25 MDC to the shields total and adds an additional -1 pilot penalty.
A pilot can attempt a parry action to absorb the damage from an enemy attack. The pilot must not be flat-flooted and be aware of the enemy. This action is a Dexterity check with a DC equal to one half the amount of damage received (rounded up).