Shields
Shields protect space vessels from damage in space.
Primarily intended to protect against micrometeorite erosion, shields also protect against collision and weapons fire.
Shields are broadly broken down into three categories - Light, Medium and Heavy
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Shield Types[edit]
Light Shields[edit]
Most often found on M5 Scout and M4 Interceptor ships, these shields tend to be able to stand up to only the lightest of weapons fire. These are produced at the Light Shield Production Complex.
1 MJ[edit]
1 MJ shields are the lightest shields available and usually found on M5 Scout ships. |
5 MJ[edit]
5 MJ shields are common among M4 Interceptor ships and the heaviest M5 Scout ships. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium Shields[edit]
Medium Shields are most often found on M3 Fighter and M6 Corvette military ships, and most non-military ships; although occasionally also on M4 Interceptor ships too. These are produced at the Medium Shield Production Complex.
25 MJ[edit]
25 MJ shields are widespread among TP Personnel Transport, TS Transport, and M3 Fighter ships. They are also a featured strength of M4+ Heavy Interceptor ships. |
200 MJ[edit]
Found on larger ships like the TL Large Transport and M6 Corvette. 200 MJ shields are heavy protection for civilian ships and lighter military vessels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heavy Shields[edit]
These are produced at the Heavy Shield Production Complex.
1 GJ[edit]
Primarily found on M7 Frigate and M7M Missile Frigate ships, these heavy shields are a balance between heavy protection and compact form. |
2 GJ[edit]
Primarily found on M1 Carrier and M2 Destroyer ships. These heavy shields are currently the most protective units available to mobile units. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stations[edit]
Stations feature heavy shields, ranging from light 9 GJ installations to massive 40 GJ arrays.
Notes[edit]
If the encyclopedia is correct, it appears that 1 GJ shields recharge more quickly than 2 GJ shields. However, units are not provided for the recharge values, so it may represent time required to recharge.
