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[[Image:Shields.jpg|frame|right|Shields]]
 
[[Image:Shields.jpg|frame|right|Shields]]
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Energy shields are an indisposable element of any ship's equipment in the [[Sirius Sector]], be it civilian or military. A shield can protect it's ship against weapons fire, explosions and collisions.
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Shields protect the ship's hull from damage. If the shield is operating, the shield will absorb all of the damage, but once the shield collapses then all of the damage is passed directly to the ship's hull.
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More specifically, a shield generator is mounted to the hull, and then draws power from the ship's engine to create a charged bubble around the hull. The generator consumes power when creating the bubble, and also consumes power to maintain the shield. When the shield takes damage, the generator kicks into high gear to try and repair the shield bubble. If the shield bubble takes more damage than the generator can repair, the shield bubble will collapse, and any subsequent damage will be applied directly to the ship's hull.
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After the shield bubble collapses, the generator tries to rebuild it, and then tries to repair it back to full health. All shield generators require 12 seconds to rebuild a shield bubble (time to start or time to rebuild??). The larger the shield, the more power that is required to rebuild it. Since the power is taken from the ship's power plant, the amount of power that is available to other devices (such as guns and turrets) will be reduced. In some cases, using a large shield with a small power plant can result in being unable to fire the ship's weapons.
  
 
==Shield types==
 
==Shield types==
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There are three different shield generation technologies currently in use by humans.  The Nomads also have shield-like technology.
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There are three different shield generation technologies currently in use by humans, and a fourth type that is used by Nomads.
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Different shields recharge at different rates, which can make a difference when you look to buy one. The regeneration rates listed here are in shield points per second.
 
  
 
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==Ship Types per Shield Type==
 
==Ship Types per Shield Type==
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Shields are made for specific classes of ships, and can usually not be mounted on any other classes, however, there are a few exceptions.
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Shields require constant supplies of power to maintain a protective bubble of a certain size, and are therefore designed to be used on specific types of ship that are the appropriate size and can provide the appropriate power. Shields cannot typically be mounted on any other ship classes, although there are a few exceptions.
  
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===Light Fighter Shields===
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Light Fighter Shields are for use with [[Fighters#Light Fighters|Light Fighters]] only. These shields are available in 10 different classes.
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!Shield Type!!Shield Classes!!Ship Types
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!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
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|Light Fighter||1-10||[[Light Fighters]]
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|[[SG-a "Sentry" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentry L. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||13.3||600||$1,000
 
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|Heavy Fighter||1-10||[[Heavy Fighters]], [[Very Heavy Fighters]], [[Super Heavy Fighters]], [[Bombers]]
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|[[SM-a "Rampart" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Rampart L. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||13.3||600||$1,000
 
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|-
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|Freighter||2-6||[[Freighters]], Some Heavy [[Bombers]], [[Super Heavy Fighters]]
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|[[SP-a "Armet" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Armet L. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Positron|Positron]]||13.3||600||$1,000
 
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|-
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|Transport||7||[[Transports]], [[Liners]]
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|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry L. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||18.2||821||$1,720
 
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|-
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|Gunboat||8||[[Gunboats]]
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|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart L. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||18.2||821||$1,720
 
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|Cruiser||9||[[Cruisers]], [[Destroyers]], and [[Battlecruisers]]
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|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet L. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||18.2||821||$1,720
 
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|-
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|Battleship||10||[[Carriers]], [[Dreadnoughts]], [[Battleships]], and [[Light Carriers]]
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|[[SG-b "Guardian" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Guardian L. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||25||1124||$3,660
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|}
 
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==List of shields==
 
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!Name!!Ship!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
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|[[SM-b "Sconce" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Sconce L. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||25||1124||$3,660
 
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|-
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|[[SG-a "Sentry" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentry L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||1||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||13.3||600||$1,000
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|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Cuisse L. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||25||1124||$3,660
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a "Rampart" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Rampart L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||1||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||13.3||600||$1,000
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|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian L. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
 
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|-
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|[[SP-a "Armet" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Armet L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||1||[[#Positron|Positron]]||13.3||600||$1,000
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|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce L. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
 
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|-
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|[[SG-a "Sentry" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentry H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||1||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||14.5||654||$1,080
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|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse L. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a "Rampart" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Rampart H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||1||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||14.5||654||$1,080
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|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel L. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
 
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|-
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|[[SP-a "Armet" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Armet H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||1||[[#Positron|Positron]]||14.5||654||$1,080
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|[[SM-c "Palisade" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Palisade L. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
 
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|-
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|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||18.2||821||$1,720
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|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint L. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||18.2||821||$1,720
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|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel L. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
 
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|-
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|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||18.2||821||$1,720
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|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade L. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
 
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|-
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|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
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|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint L. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
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|[[SG-d "Protector" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Protector L. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
 
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|-
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|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
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|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark L. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
 
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|[[SG-a "Sentry" Freighter Graviton Shield|Sentry Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||17||765.18||$1,270
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|[[SP-d "Aegis" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Aegis L. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
 
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|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
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|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector L. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a "Rampart" Freighter Molecular Shield|Rampart Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||17||765.18||$1,270
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|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark L. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
 
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|-
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|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
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|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis L. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
 
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|[[SP-a "Armet" Freighter Positron Shield|Armet Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||17||765.18||$1,270
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|[[SG-e "Champion" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Champion L. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
 
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|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
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|[[SM-e "Barrier" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Barrier L. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
 
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|[[SG-b "Guardian" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Guardian L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||25||1124||$3,660
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|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Brigandine L. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
 
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|[[SM-b "Sconce" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Sconce L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||25||1124||$3,660
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|[[SG-e2 "Advanced Champion" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Champion L. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||225||10127||$569,150
 
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|-
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|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Cuisse L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||25||1124||$3,660
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|[[SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Barrier L. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||225||10127||$569,150
 
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|[[SG-b "Guardian" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Guardian H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
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|[[SP-e2 "Advanced Brigandine" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Brigandine L. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||225||10127||$569,150
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===Heavy Fighter Shields===
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Heavy Fighter Shields provide the catch-all sheilds for the larger snubs. They can be used with [[Fighters#Heavy Fighters|Heavy Fighters]], [[Fighters#Very Heavy Fighters|Very Heavy Fighters]], [[Fighters#Super Heavy Fighters|Super Heavy Fighters]], and [[Bombers]]. These shields are available in 10 different classes.
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|[[SM-b "Sconce" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Sconce H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
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!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
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|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Cuisse H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
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|[[SG-a "Sentry" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentry H. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||14.5||654||$1,080
 
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|[[SG-b "Guardian" Freighter Graviton Shield|Guardian Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
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|[[SM-a "Rampart" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Rampart H. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||14.5||654||$1,080
 
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|[[SM-b "Sconce" Freighter Molecular Shield|Sconce Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
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|[[SP-a "Armet" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Armet H. F. Shield]]||1||[[#Positron|Positron]]||14.5||654||$1,080
 
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|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Freighter Positron Shield|Cuisse Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
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|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry H. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
 
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|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
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|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart H. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
 
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|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
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|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet H. F. Shield]]||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||19.9||894.89||$1,860
 
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|-
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|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||34.2||1539||$7,420
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|[[SG-b "Guardian" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Guardian H. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
 
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|-
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|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
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|[[SM-b "Sconce" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Sconce H. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
 
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|-
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|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
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|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Cuisse H. F. Shield]]||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||27.2||1225.16||$3,950
 
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|-
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|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
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|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian H. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
 
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|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
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|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce H. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
 
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|-
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|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
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|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse H. F. Shield]]||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||37.3||1677.51||$8,010
 
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|-
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|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
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|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel H. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
 
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|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
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|[[SM-c "Palisade" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Palisade H. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
 
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|-
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|[[SM-c "Palisade" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Palisade L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
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|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint H. F. Shield]]||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
 
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|-
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|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||46.8||2107||$14,920
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|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel H. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
 
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|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
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|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade H. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
 
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|-
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|[[SM-c "Palisade" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Palisade H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
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|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint H. F. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
 
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|-
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|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||51||2296.63||$16,110
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|[[SG-d "Protector" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Protector H. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
 
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|-
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|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Freighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
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|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark H. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
 
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|-
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|[[SM-c "Palisade" Freighter Molecular Shield|Palisade Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
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|[[SP-d "Aegis" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Aegis H. F. Shield]]||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
 
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|-
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|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Freighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
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|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector H. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
 
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|-
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|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
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|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark H. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
 
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|-
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|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
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|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis H. F. Shield]]||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||64.1||2884||$28,590
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|[[SG-e "Champion" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Champion H. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
 
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|-
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|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
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|[[SM-e "Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Barrier H. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
 
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|-
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|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
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|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Brigandine H. F. Shield]]||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
 
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|-
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|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||69.9||3143.56||$30,880
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|[[SG-e2 "Advanced Champion" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Champion H. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
 
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|-
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|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||90||5120||$54,500
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|[[AI Graviton Shield|AI Shield]]||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||250||10200||$2,580,000
 
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|-
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|[[SG-d "Protector" Freighter Graviton Shield|Protector Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||130||9850||$108,200
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|[[SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Barrier H. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
 
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|-
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|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||320||24350||$272,000
+
|[[SP-e2 "Advanced Brigandine" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Brigandine H. F. Shield]]||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
 
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|-
−
|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||90||5120||$54,500
+
|[[Nomad Lesser Veil|Nomad Lesser Veil]]||10||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Freighter Shields===
 +
Freighter Shields are specifically designed for use with [[Freighters]], but can also be used with some [[Fighters#Super Heavy Fighters|Super Heavy Fighters]] and [[Bombers]] that require the additional protection and are able to provide sufficient power. These shields are available in four different classes, and the Class 6 shields are available in three different grades. If you try to use the largest shield on a ship with a small power supply, you may not have sufficient energy to fire the weapons.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Freighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||130||9850||$108,200
+
!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||320||24350||$272,000
+
|[[SG-a "Sentry" Freighter Graviton Shield|Sentry Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||17||765.18||$1,270
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-e "Barrier" Freighter Molecular Shield|Barrier Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||250||29200||$364,000
+
|[[SG-a2 "Advanced Sentry" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentry Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||90||5120||$54,500
+
|[[SM-a "Rampart" Freighter Molecular Shield|Rampart Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||17||765.18||$1,270
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d "Aegis" Freighter Positron Shield|Aegis Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||130||9850||$108,200
+
|[[SM-a2 "Advanced Rampart" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Rampart Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||320||24350||$272,000
+
|[[SP-a "Armet" Freighter Positron Shield|Armet Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||17||765.18||$1,270
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Freighter Positron Shield|Brigandine Fr. Shield]]||Freighter||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||380||20950||$364,000
+
|[[SP-a2 "Advanced Armet" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Armet Fr. Shield]]||2||[[#Positron|Positron]]||23.3||1047.02||$2,190
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-t Civilian Transport Graviton Shield|Civilian Transport Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||35000||$600,000
+
|[[SG-b "Guardian" Freighter Graviton Shield|Guardian Fr. Shield]]||3||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-ts Transport Graviton Shield|Transport Graviton Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
+
|[[SM-b "Sconce" Freighter Molecular Shield|Sconce Fr. Shield]]||3||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-lt Adv. Transport Graviton Shield|Adv. Transport Graviton Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
+
|[[SP-b "Cuisse" Freighter Positron Shield|Cuisse Fr. Shield]]||3||[[#Positron|Positron]]||31.9||1433.44||$4,650
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Transport Molecular Shield|Transport Molecular Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
+
|[[SG-b2 "Advanced Guardian" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Guardian Fr. Shield]]||4||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Adv. Transport Molecular Shield|Adv. Transport Molecular Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
+
|[[SM-b2 "Advanced Sconce" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Sconce Fr. Shield]]||4||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Transport Positron Shield|Transport Positron Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
+
|[[SP-b2 "Advanced Cuisse" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Cuisse Fr. Shield]]||4||[[#Positron|Positron]]||43.6||1962.69||$9,420
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Adv. Transport Positron Shield|Adv. Transport Positron Shield]]||Transport||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
+
|[[SG-c "Sentinel" Freighter Graviton Shield|Sentinel Fr. Shield]]||5||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-d "Protector" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Protector L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
+
|[[SM-c "Palisade" Freighter Molecular Shield|Palisade Fr. Shield]]||5||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
+
|[[SP-c "Pourpoint" Freighter Positron Shield|Pourpoint Fr. Shield]]||5||[[#Positron|Positron]]||59.7||2687.06||$18,940
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d "Aegis" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Aegis L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||87.7||3948||$49,580
+
|[[SG-c2 "Advanced Sentinel" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Sentinel Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||90||5120||$54,500
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-d "Protector" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Protector H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
+
|[[SG-d "Protector" Freighter Graviton Shield|Protector Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||130||9850||$108,200
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
+
|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Freighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||320||24350||$272,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d "Aegis" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Aegis H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||95.6||4303.32||$53,550
+
|[[SM-c2 "Advanced Palisade" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Palisade Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||90||5120||$54,500
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
+
|[[SM-d "Bulwark" Freighter Molecular Shield|Bulwark Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||130||9850||$108,200
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
+
|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Freighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||320||24350||$272,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||120.1||5404||$109,610
+
|[[SM-e "Barrier" Freighter Molecular Shield|Barrier Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||250||29200||$364,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-d2 "Advanced Protector" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Protector H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
+
|[[SP-c2 "Advanced Pourpoint" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Pourpoint Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||90||5120||$54,500
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-d2 "Advanced Bulwark" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Bulwark H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
+
|[[SP-d "Aegis" Freighter Positron Shield|Aegis Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||130||9850||$108,200
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||130.9||5890.36||$118,380
+
|[[SP-d2 "Advanced Aegis" Freighter Positron Shield|Adv. Aegis Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||320||24350||$272,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Gunboat Graviton Shield|Gunboat Graviton Shield]]||Gunboat||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
+
|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Freighter Positron Shield|Brigandine Fr. Shield]]||6||[[#Positron|Positron]]||380||20950||$364,000
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Transport Shields===
 +
Transport Shields are used with [[Transports]] only. There is only one class of Transport Shields, but it is available in three different grades. If you try to use the largest shield on a ship with a small power supply, you may not have sufficient energy to fire the weapons.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Gunboat Molecular Shield|Gunboat Molecular Shield]]||Gunboat||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
+
!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Gunboat Positron Shield|Gunboat Positron Shield]]||Gunboat||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
+
|[[SG-t Civilian Transport Graviton Shield|Civilian Transport Shield]]||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||35000||$600,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Nomad Greater Veil|Nomad Greater Veil]]||Gunboat||8||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
+
|[[SG-ts Transport Graviton Shield|Transport Graviton Shield]]||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-e "Champion" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Champion L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
+
|[[SG-lt Adv. Transport Graviton Shield|Adv. Transport Graviton Shield]]||7||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-e "Barrier" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Barrier L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
+
|[[Transport Molecular Shield|Transport Molecular Shield]]||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Brigandine L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||164.4||7398||$240,960
+
|[[Adv. Transport Molecular Shield|Adv. Transport Molecular Shield]]||7||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-e "Champion" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Champion H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
+
|[[Transport Positron Shield|Transport Positron Shield]]||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||900||50000||$1,200,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM-e "Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Barrier H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
+
|[[Adv. Transport Positron Shield|Adv. Transport Positron Shield]]||7||[[#Positron|Positron]]||900||100000||$2,000,000
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Gunboat Shields===
 +
Gunboat Shields are used for all of the ships in the [[Gunboats|Gunboat]] class. There is only grade of Gunboat Shields.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-e "Brigandine" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Brigandine H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||179.2||8063.82||$260,240
+
!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Cruiser Graviton Shield|Cruiser Graviton Shield]]||Cruiser||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
+
|[[Gunboat Graviton Shield|Gunboat Graviton Shield]]||8||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Cruiser Molecular Shield|Cruiser Molecular Shield]]||Cruiser||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
+
|[[Gunboat Molecular Shield|Gunboat Molecular Shield]]||8||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Cruiser Positron Shield|Cruiser Positron Shield]]||Cruiser||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
+
|[[Gunboat Positron Shield|Gunboat Positron Shield]]||8||[[#Positron|Positron]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Nomad Superior Veil (Cruiser)|Nomad Superior Veil]]||Cruiser||9||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
+
|[[Nomad Greater Veil|Nomad Greater Veil]]||8||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||1700||125000||$3,000,000
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Cruiser Shields===
 +
Cruiser Shields are used for all of the ships in the [[Cruisers|Cruiser]] class. There is only grade of Cruiser Shields.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-e2 "Advanced Champion" Light Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Champion L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||225||10127||$569,150
+
!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Light Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Barrier L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||225||10127||$569,150
+
|[[Cruiser Graviton Shield|Cruiser Graviton Shield]]||9||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SP-e2 "Advanced Brigandine" Light Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Brigandine L. F. Shield]]||Light Fighter||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||225||10127||$569,150
+
|[[Cruiser Molecular Shield|Cruiser Molecular Shield]]||9||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[SG-e2 "Advanced Champion" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield|Adv. Champion H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
+
|[[Cruiser Positron Shield|Cruiser Positron Shield]]||9||[[#Positron|Positron]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[AI Graviton Shield|AI Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||250||10200||$2,580,000
+
|[[Nomad Superior Veil (Cruiser)|Nomad Superior Veil]]||9||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||3400||250000||$5,000,000
−
|-
+
|}
−
|[[SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield|Adv. Barrier H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
+
 
−
|-
+
===Battleship Shields===
−
|[[SP-e2 "Advanced Brigandine" Heavy Fighter Positron Shield|Adv. Brigandine H. F. Shield]]||Heavy Fighter||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
+
Battleship Shields are used for all of the ships in the [[Battleships|Battleship]] class. There is only grade of Battleship Shields.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Nomad Lesser Veil|Nomad Lesser Veil]]||Heavy Fighter||10||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||245.3||11038.4||$612,280
+
!Name!!Class!!Type!!Regen!!Capacity!!Price
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Battleship Graviton Shield|Battleship Graviton Shield]]||Battleship||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
+
|[[Battleship Graviton Shield|Battleship Graviton Shield]]||10||[[#Graviton|Graviton]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Battleship Molecular Shield|Battleship Molecular Shield]]||Battleship||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
+
|[[Battleship Molecular Shield|Battleship Molecular Shield]]||10||[[#Molecular|Molecular]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Battleship Positron Shield|Battleship Positron Shield]]||Battleship||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
+
|[[Battleship Positron Shield|Battleship Positron Shield]]||10||[[#Positron|Positron]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Nomad Superior Veil (Battleship)|Nomad Superior Veil]]||Battleship||10||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
+
|[[Nomad Superior Veil (Battleship)|Nomad Superior Veil]]||10||[[#Nomad Veil|Nomad Veil]]||4800||460000||$15,000,000
 
|}
 
|}
  

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Shields

Shields protect the ship's hull from damage. If the shield is operating, the shield will absorb all of the damage, but once the shield collapses then all of the damage is passed directly to the ship's hull.

More specifically, a shield generator is mounted to the hull, and then draws power from the ship's engine to create a charged bubble around the hull. The generator consumes power when creating the bubble, and also consumes power to maintain the shield. When the shield takes damage, the generator kicks into high gear to try and repair the shield bubble. If the shield bubble takes more damage than the generator can repair, the shield bubble will collapse, and any subsequent damage will be applied directly to the ship's hull.

After the shield bubble collapses, the generator tries to rebuild it, and then tries to repair it back to full health. All shield generators require 12 seconds to rebuild a shield bubble (time to start or time to rebuild??). The larger the shield, the more power that is required to rebuild it. Since the power is taken from the ship's power plant, the amount of power that is available to other devices (such as guns and turrets) will be reduced. In some cases, using a large shield with a small power plant can result in being unable to fire the ship's weapons.

Shield types

There are three different shield generation technologies currently in use by humans, and a fourth type that is used by Nomads.

Positron

Positron shields emit a field of anti-electrons, which quickly atomise an incoming bolt before it manages to damage the hull. Because of this working principle, positron shields are less effective against bolts of photons or lasers.

Graviton

Graviton shields generate a strong, vibrating gravitational field which deflects incoming fire before it manages to impact on the hull. Graviton shields create a magnetic field as a side effect, thus augmenting the power of certain weapons against them, e.g. plasma weapons.

Molecular

Molecular shields attempt to repulse projectiles by manipulating magnetic forces. This type of shields manages to easily dissipate electrically charged projectiles, but suffers additional damage from weapons that are little effected by magnetism.

Nomad Veil

The Nomads utilize organisms that function much like human shields do. These "veils" are made up of a lattice of semi-sentient micro-organisms that bend around the ship and intercept incoming fire.

  • Nomad Veils show no variance in how they interact with different types of weapons.

Ship Types per Shield Type

Shields require constant supplies of power to maintain a protective bubble of a certain size, and are therefore designed to be used on specific types of ship that are the appropriate size and can provide the appropriate power. Shields cannot typically be mounted on any other ship classes, although there are a few exceptions.

Light Fighter Shields

Light Fighter Shields are for use with Light Fighters only. These shields are available in 10 different classes.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Sentry L. F. Shield 1 Graviton 13.3 600 $1,000
Rampart L. F. Shield 1 Molecular 13.3 600 $1,000
Armet L. F. Shield 1 Positron 13.3 600 $1,000
Adv. Sentry L. F. Shield 2 Graviton 18.2 821 $1,720
Adv. Rampart L. F. Shield 2 Molecular 18.2 821 $1,720
Adv. Armet L. F. Shield 2 Positron 18.2 821 $1,720
Guardian L. F. Shield 3 Graviton 25 1124 $3,660
Sconce L. F. Shield 3 Molecular 25 1124 $3,660
Cuisse L. F. Shield 3 Positron 25 1124 $3,660
Adv. Guardian L. F. Shield 4 Graviton 34.2 1539 $7,420
Adv. Sconce L. F. Shield 4 Molecular 34.2 1539 $7,420
Adv. Cuisse L. F. Shield 4 Positron 34.2 1539 $7,420
Sentinel L. F. Shield 5 Graviton 46.8 2107 $14,920
Palisade L. F. Shield 5 Molecular 46.8 2107 $14,920
Pourpoint L. F. Shield 5 Positron 46.8 2107 $14,920
Adv. Sentinel L. F. Shield 6 Graviton 64.1 2884 $28,590
Adv. Palisade L. F. Shield 6 Molecular 64.1 2884 $28,590
Adv. Pourpoint L. F. Shield 6 Positron 64.1 2884 $28,590
Protector L. F. Shield 7 Graviton 87.7 3948 $49,580
Bulwark L. F. Shield 7 Molecular 87.7 3948 $49,580
Aegis L. F. Shield 7 Positron 87.7 3948 $49,580
Adv. Protector L. F. Shield 8 Graviton 120.1 5404 $109,610
Adv. Bulwark L. F. Shield 8 Molecular 120.1 5404 $109,610
Adv. Aegis L. F. Shield 8 Positron 120.1 5404 $109,610
Champion L. F. Shield 9 Graviton 164.4 7398 $240,960
Barrier L. F. Shield 9 Molecular 164.4 7398 $240,960
Brigandine L. F. Shield 9 Positron 164.4 7398 $240,960
Adv. Champion L. F. Shield 10 Graviton 225 10127 $569,150
Adv. Barrier L. F. Shield 10 Molecular 225 10127 $569,150
Adv. Brigandine L. F. Shield 10 Positron 225 10127 $569,150

Heavy Fighter Shields

Heavy Fighter Shields provide the catch-all sheilds for the larger snubs. They can be used with Heavy Fighters, Very Heavy Fighters, Super Heavy Fighters, and Bombers. These shields are available in 10 different classes.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Sentry H. F. Shield 1 Graviton 14.5 654 $1,080
Rampart H. F. Shield 1 Molecular 14.5 654 $1,080
Armet H. F. Shield 1 Positron 14.5 654 $1,080
Adv. Sentry H. F. Shield 2 Graviton 19.9 894.89 $1,860
Adv. Rampart H. F. Shield 2 Molecular 19.9 894.89 $1,860
Adv. Armet H. F. Shield 2 Positron 19.9 894.89 $1,860
Guardian H. F. Shield 3 Graviton 27.2 1225.16 $3,950
Sconce H. F. Shield 3 Molecular 27.2 1225.16 $3,950
Cuisse H. F. Shield 3 Positron 27.2 1225.16 $3,950
Adv. Guardian H. F. Shield 4 Graviton 37.3 1677.51 $8,010
Adv. Sconce H. F. Shield 4 Molecular 37.3 1677.51 $8,010
Adv. Cuisse H. F. Shield 4 Positron 37.3 1677.51 $8,010
Sentinel H. F. Shield 5 Graviton 51 2296.63 $16,110
Palisade H. F. Shield 5 Molecular 51 2296.63 $16,110
Pourpoint H. F. Shield 5 Positron 51 2296.63 $16,110
Adv. Sentinel H. F. Shield 6 Graviton 69.9 3143.56 $30,880
Adv. Palisade H. F. Shield 6 Molecular 69.9 3143.56 $30,880
Adv. Pourpoint H. F. Shield 6 Positron 69.9 3143.56 $30,880
Protector H. F. Shield 7 Graviton 95.6 4303.32 $53,550
Bulwark H. F. Shield 7 Molecular 95.6 4303.32 $53,550
Aegis H. F. Shield 7 Positron 95.6 4303.32 $53,550
Adv. Protector H. F. Shield 8 Graviton 130.9 5890.36 $118,380
Adv. Bulwark H. F. Shield 8 Molecular 130.9 5890.36 $118,380
Adv. Aegis H. F. Shield 8 Positron 130.9 5890.36 $118,380
Champion H. F. Shield 9 Graviton 179.2 8063.82 $260,240
Barrier H. F. Shield 9 Molecular 179.2 8063.82 $260,240
Brigandine H. F. Shield 9 Positron 179.2 8063.82 $260,240
Adv. Champion H. F. Shield 10 Graviton 245.3 11038.4 $612,280
AI Shield 10 Graviton 250 10200 $2,580,000
Adv. Barrier H. F. Shield 10 Molecular 245.3 11038.4 $612,280
Adv. Brigandine H. F. Shield 10 Positron 245.3 11038.4 $612,280
Nomad Lesser Veil 10 Nomad Veil 245.3 11038.4 $612,280

Freighter Shields

Freighter Shields are specifically designed for use with Freighters, but can also be used with some Super Heavy Fighters and Bombers that require the additional protection and are able to provide sufficient power. These shields are available in four different classes, and the Class 6 shields are available in three different grades. If you try to use the largest shield on a ship with a small power supply, you may not have sufficient energy to fire the weapons.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Sentry Fr. Shield 2 Graviton 17 765.18 $1,270
Adv. Sentry Fr. Shield 2 Graviton 23.3 1047.02 $2,190
Rampart Fr. Shield 2 Molecular 17 765.18 $1,270
Adv. Rampart Fr. Shield 2 Molecular 23.3 1047.02 $2,190
Armet Fr. Shield 2 Positron 17 765.18 $1,270
Adv. Armet Fr. Shield 2 Positron 23.3 1047.02 $2,190
Guardian Fr. Shield 3 Graviton 31.9 1433.44 $4,650
Sconce Fr. Shield 3 Molecular 31.9 1433.44 $4,650
Cuisse Fr. Shield 3 Positron 31.9 1433.44 $4,650
Adv. Guardian Fr. Shield 4 Graviton 43.6 1962.69 $9,420
Adv. Sconce Fr. Shield 4 Molecular 43.6 1962.69 $9,420
Adv. Cuisse Fr. Shield 4 Positron 43.6 1962.69 $9,420
Sentinel Fr. Shield 5 Graviton 59.7 2687.06 $18,940
Palisade Fr. Shield 5 Molecular 59.7 2687.06 $18,940
Pourpoint Fr. Shield 5 Positron 59.7 2687.06 $18,940
Adv. Sentinel Fr. Shield 6 Graviton 90 5120 $54,500
Protector Fr. Shield 6 Graviton 130 9850 $108,200
Adv. Protector Fr. Shield 6 Graviton 320 24350 $272,000
Adv. Palisade Fr. Shield 6 Molecular 90 5120 $54,500
Bulwark Fr. Shield 6 Molecular 130 9850 $108,200
Adv. Bulwark Fr. Shield 6 Molecular 320 24350 $272,000
Barrier Fr. Shield 6 Molecular 250 29200 $364,000
Adv. Pourpoint Fr. Shield 6 Positron 90 5120 $54,500
Aegis Fr. Shield 6 Positron 130 9850 $108,200
Adv. Aegis Fr. Shield 6 Positron 320 24350 $272,000
Brigandine Fr. Shield 6 Positron 380 20950 $364,000

Transport Shields

Transport Shields are used with Transports only. There is only one class of Transport Shields, but it is available in three different grades. If you try to use the largest shield on a ship with a small power supply, you may not have sufficient energy to fire the weapons.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Civilian Transport Shield 7 Graviton 900 35000 $600,000
Transport Graviton Shield 7 Graviton 900 50000 $1,200,000
Adv. Transport Graviton Shield 7 Graviton 900 100000 $2,000,000
Transport Molecular Shield 7 Molecular 900 50000 $1,200,000
Adv. Transport Molecular Shield 7 Molecular 900 100000 $2,000,000
Transport Positron Shield 7 Positron 900 50000 $1,200,000
Adv. Transport Positron Shield 7 Positron 900 100000 $2,000,000

Gunboat Shields

Gunboat Shields are used for all of the ships in the Gunboat class. There is only grade of Gunboat Shields.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Gunboat Graviton Shield 8 Graviton 1700 125000 $3,000,000
Gunboat Molecular Shield 8 Molecular 1700 125000 $3,000,000
Gunboat Positron Shield 8 Positron 1700 125000 $3,000,000
Nomad Greater Veil 8 Nomad Veil 1700 125000 $3,000,000

Cruiser Shields

Cruiser Shields are used for all of the ships in the Cruiser class. There is only grade of Cruiser Shields.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Cruiser Graviton Shield 9 Graviton 3400 250000 $5,000,000
Cruiser Molecular Shield 9 Molecular 3400 250000 $5,000,000
Cruiser Positron Shield 9 Positron 3400 250000 $5,000,000
Nomad Superior Veil 9 Nomad Veil 3400 250000 $5,000,000

Battleship Shields

Battleship Shields are used for all of the ships in the Battleship class. There is only grade of Battleship Shields.

Name Class Type Regen Capacity Price
Battleship Graviton Shield 10 Graviton 4800 460000 $15,000,000
Battleship Molecular Shield 10 Molecular 4800 460000 $15,000,000
Battleship Positron Shield 10 Positron 4800 460000 $15,000,000
Nomad Superior Veil 10 Nomad Veil 4800 460000 $15,000,000


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