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===When to Use Shields=== | ===When to Use Shields=== | ||
The general article on [[Shields:_How_They_Work|Shields]] covers the advantages and disadvantages of shields as a means of defense. Shields and armor should NEVER be mixed | The general article on [[Shields:_How_They_Work|Shields]] covers the advantages and disadvantages of shields as a means of defense. | ||
{{Color box | color=#222222 | border=#ffeeee | Shields and armor should NEVER be mixed whenfitting a ship tank for combat. }} | |||
In general, you should consider a shield tank whenever one or more of these conditions holds true: | |||
*your ship has a bonus that favors shields over armor, | *your ship has a bonus that favors shields over armor, | ||