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In short advantages of shields: | In short advantages of shields: | ||
*Does not reduce speed or maneuverability | *Does not reduce speed or maneuverability. | ||
*As a first line of defense, leaves you with Armor and Hull as a fallback if shields go down | *As a first line of defense, leaves you with Armor and Hull as a fallback if shields go down. | ||
*Recharge on their own – no need to dock for repairs | *Recharge on their own – no need to dock for repairs. | ||
*Shield | *Shield boosting modules work more quickly than armor repair modules and apply effects immediately. | ||
*Low slots are available for weapon enhancing modules | *Low slots are available for weapon enhancing modules. | ||
Disadvantages of shields: | |||
*Increases signature radius – ship becomes easier to | *Increases signature radius – ship becomes easier to hit. | ||
*Fewer kinds of enhancement modules – less choice than with armor | *Fewer kinds of enhancement modules – less choice than with armor. | ||
*Shield recharge modules use more capacitor | *Shield recharge modules use more capacitor than armor repair modules. | ||
*Mid slots are not available for EWAR, propulsion | *Mid slots are not available for EWAR, tackle or propulsion modules. | ||
=== Passive Shield Tanking === | === Passive Shield Tanking === | ||