Shields can be depleted by being struck, and regenerate slowly while using Systems energy. Note that not all ships will keep this shield generator mounted many NPC ships carry no generator at all, as well as some player ships that are not intended to see combat such as mining or cargo vessels.Ī ship with a shield generator is protected by an invisible force field that prevents damage to the hull, and the hull does not take damage from impact or weapon-fire so long as the shield is both powered and charged. It occupies an Internal Compartment slot.

Forms a continually regenerating protective energy shield around the vessel.Ī shield generator comes with each ship by default, and upgrades can be found throughout the galaxy.