A modular construction system that can be used to construct a variety of
structural units including armor shields for vehicles or personnel,
energy generating grids, thermal insulating or transmitting structures,
acoustic insulating or reflecting structures, electromagnetic shields,
etc. The modular construction system uses modular discs which are
configured to be coupled or connected together to form or develop any
desired structure. The modular discs include substantially circular base
portions, star-shaped projections extending from the upper surface of the
substantially circular base portion, and cooperating connecting
structures that allow for the plurality of modular discs to be connected
to one another.