Geschutzt: At the start of the round, roll 2 dice. If the roll is odd, your opponent's attack rolls get -2 this round. If the roll is even, you gain +1 speed for this round. If the roll is doubles, apply both options.
Maximilian armour was designed to imitate the pleated clothing that was considered fashionable in Europe at the time. The trend was to create armour that not only provided the maximum amount of protection, but was also visually pleasing.