Shield Multiplier

Shield Sensor Patch Tier 1
A bug in the shield software can be patched with a basic physical modification, multiplying the shield power level.

Unlocks
Defense: Extra Shield Research: Shield Inline Resistance Upgrade

Phase Matched Shield Tier 2
With the upgraded sensors, the shield can detect incoming projectiles on the fly, and match its signature to the opposite of the projectile - making the shield much more efficient.

Unlocks
Defense: Extra Shield Research: Shield Software Patch

Sub-Reality Power Conduit Tier 3
Adjusting the shield power conduit to utilize multiple warp fields at once allows a stable, ultra-high power throughput.

Unlocks
Defense: Extra Shield Research: Ultra-Throughput Capacitor Conduit Research: Quantum Shielding

Quantum Shielding Tier 4
Passing the power conduit through a quantum field allows for a much stronger shield multiplier.

Unlocks
Defense: Extra Shield