It would be better if the melee weapons moved, instead of just a slash effect appearing, but I don't know if that's actually possible or not. Also, on levels where you design your own base, and place stuff, the metal buckler will destroy any door you drag it past, damage your own people that are placed next to it, and eats through the floor. Just thought you should know. Other than that it's very good. Next we need catapults!

just so you know this is not a new mod and Duh has stopped modding but im pretty sure that he'd be fine with someone working on it if you asked

Don't even need to ask, check the license in the OP.