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Looks like an older Maximus Decimus Meridius.
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?
Why does he looks like Tom Hanks?
Were the shoulder lames typically that spread out? Lots of good stabbing room under there!
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.
Interesting! Partially-attached arm-armor.
