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I'm thinking:

-on a libby or MoTF for them to gain an invulnerable save
-add a combi-bolter to utilize relentless to its full extent
-add the Primarch's Wrath for really strong combo
-combine with MoTF and conversion beamer to allow moving and shooting, although a bike would be more efficient for that


Any other ideas?

Use it to give 2+ save/bike combo to HQs that normally can't do so like a chappy or Libby.

Good point about the basic 2+ upgrade for the libbys and chappys. Forgot about that one.

MotF is really the only option. All other HQ's have access to relentless, 2+ armour and a better invuln via TDA for cheaper.

The only things AI has over TDA is that it isnt bulky (transport space), you can still Sweeping Advance, and it has that one-phase 2++ gimmick.

As horribly expensive as it is, I can only see it being of use when given to a MotF that is also your Warlord. That also means he'd be your only HQ IC because any other would be more survivable with the shield instead. I can see this being of use in a gunline list to try and save points on HQs so you can spam more feet on the ground with weapons, you can then keep the MotF in the magical longer range for longer by firing on the move and keeping him behind your lines.