Mobile Shield Technology
Mobile Shield Technology increases ship shield strength.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat Technology |
| Lab Notes | Research Lab level affects speed only |
| Effect | +10% ship shield strength per level |
Description
Mobile shield generators create energy barriers that absorb incoming damage before it reaches the hull. Each level of Mobile Shield Technology increases ship shield capacity by 10%.
Effect
Shield Bonus
Ship Shields = Base Ship Shields * (1 + 0.1 * Mobile Shield Technology)
Shield Multiplier
| Level | Shield Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 0 | 100% |
| 1 | 110% |
| 5 | 150% |
| 10 | 200% |
| 15 | 250% |
| 20 | 300% |
Research Costs
Formula
Metal = 200 * 2^Level
Crystal = 600 * 2^Level
Cost Table
| Level | Metal | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | 600 |
| 2 | 400 | 1,200 |
| 5 | 3,200 | 9,600 |
| 10 | 102,400 | 307,200 |
| 15 | 3,276,800 | 9,830,400 |
Combat Mechanics
How Shields Work
- Incoming damage hits shields first
- Shields absorb damage up to their capacity
- Shields regenerate between combat rounds
- Excess damage passes through to hull
Shield Regeneration
- Shields partially regenerate each round
- Strong shields can absorb repeated attacks
- Critical for surviving multi-round battles
Strategy
Defense Priority
Shielding is particularly important for:
- Heavy ships (Battleships, Destroyers)
- Surviving first strike attacks
Balance
Keep shielding balanced with:
- Weapon Technology (offensive power)
- Defense Technology (backup for fixed defenses)
Against Rapid Fire
Shields can prevent rapid fire destruction:
- Weak shields = vulnerable to rapid fire
- Strong shields = survive initial volleys
Related Technologies
- Weapon Technology - Offensive counter
- Defense Technology - Fixed-defense backup