Well, done some more testing in arena with my favorite soldier...Cyboot.
Me at full def:
27 alldef ring, 60 alldef tower.
AS on me...over 5k.
Every AS he did...cap. Every one.
It made no difference if i was full def or full aggro.
Aug Hellfury.
Just noticed today. Not only does it cancel TMS/RRFE, but it also canceled my CS shield. WTF? I can live with it canceling RRFE...but not canceling my damn shield! :P
AS should be "balanced". It should not hit me for god damn 5k+ cap pvp dmg at full def all the damn time. Insane.