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Looks like an older Maximus Decimus Meridius.

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ARE YOU NOT… nevermind it’s too hot for that. Man, I could have a beer instead of this nonsense. Hey Commodus, let’s settle that with some fantasy football, yeah?

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Why does he looks like Tom Hanks?

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Were the shoulder lames typically that spread out? Lots of good stabbing room under there!

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That was a weakness, which is part of the reason why manica were sometimes used. On the whole, though, it seems to have been regarded as an acceptable tradeoff for mobility.

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Interesting! Partially-attached arm-armor.

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