Shield

Matter Repulsor Tier 1
Rerouting more power to the hardlight shield enables a more efficient shielding system, allowing the shield to stay active longer.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Dynamic Shock Dampener Research: Shield Sensor Patch

Dynamic Shock Dampener Tier 2
Rewriting shield code enables our systems to better anticipate, and dampen external shock forces on the ship.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Shield Capacitor Module Research: Shield Inline Resistance Upgrade

Shield Capacitor Module Tier 3
Installing an in-line capacitor system allows the hardlight shield to withstand greater instantaneous shocks, stretching the life of the shield even further.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Graphene Capacitor Upgrade Research: Phase Matched Shield

Graphene Capacitor Upgrade Tier 4
Swapping the capacitor to a dense graphene-based item allows a larger amount of energy to be stored, while still being able to be accessed instantly.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Deflector Shield Research: Shield Software Patch

Deflector Shield Tier 5
Enhancing the concussive aspects of the hardlight shield, the deflector shield upgrade deflects or scatters incoming energy, enhancing the shields defensive abilities.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Decentralized Particle Shield

Decentralized Particle Shield Tier 6
Utilizing the same conduits that power the ship, a series of particle shield generators are placed in a staggered formation throughout the hull. This provides the greatest shield coverage and fastest recharge time yet.

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Defense: Extra Shielding Research: Oversized Power Conduit Research: Sub-Reality Power Conduit

Oversized Power Conduit Tier 7
To withstand the massive shocks the shield is encountering, an oversized power conduit can be installed - used to instantly deliver maximum power to the shield, enhancing its strength.

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Defense: Extra Shielding