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In the mid slots, the two shield extenders increase the shield's toughness in general. Note that these are Large modules rather than the usual Medium fit. The thermal hardener increases thermal resistance, and the same for the kinetic hardener. The hardeners can be swapped out to match the damage giving [[NPC_damage_types|characteristics of the NPCs]] to be engaged.  
In the mid slots, the two shield extenders increase the shield's toughness in general. Note that these are Large modules rather than the usual Medium fit. The thermal hardener increases thermal resistance, and the same for the kinetic hardener. The hardeners can be swapped out to match the damage giving [[NPC_damage_types|characteristics of the NPCs]] to be engaged.  


The low slot fittings represent another choice for balance. The two flux coils draw capacitor to rebuild the shields. Among these kinds of modules, flux coils have the best recharge rate, but they use capacitor and are thereby vulnerable toneuting. This is why active tanks are primarily used in PvE. The two ballistic control systems increase the missile damage and rate of fire. A player may want to remove a ballistic control system and add another shield rebuilding module - exactly which module is a matter of skill level and preference.
The low slot fittings represent another choice for balance. The two flux coils draw capacitor to rebuild the shields. Among these kinds of modules, flux coils have the best recharge rate, but they use capacitor and are thereby vulnerable to neuting. This is why active tanks are primarily used in PvE. The two ballistic control systems increase the missile damage and rate of fire. A player may want to remove a ballistic control system and add another shield rebuilding module - exactly which module is a matter of skill level and preference.


The rigs are all core defense field purgers. These increase the shield recharge rate, which is key to an active shield tank. If, however, your skills leave you short on capacitor, you may want to install rigs to remedy that.
The rigs are all core defense field purgers. These increase the shield recharge rate, which is key to an active shield tank. If, however, your skills leave you short on capacitor, you may want to install rigs to remedy that.