Tate

Tate were a type of large, semiportable protection used by warriors in the field. They were extremely simple affairs consisting of a few thick wooden planks nailed together and painted or engraved with a clan or army's livery. They were carried into battle and set up by propping a support plank behind them at an angle. Once set, tate provided ample cover for archers, crossbow wielders, and other warriors who needed respite from flying arrows and debris. A set of tate provided cover for one individual, but multiple tate could be set to provide cover for larger groups.