The Vehicles - Shield Systems skill involves the ability to maintain and operate the energy shields that protect various types of vehicles, from small personal transports to massive capital ships. A skilled operator knows how to allocate power to the shields to maximize their effectiveness and duration, as well as how to adjust the frequency and modulation to counter different types of attacks.
A master of this skill can anticipate and quickly respond to incoming threats, manipulating the shield systems to absorb or deflect damage from enemy weapons. They can also troubleshoot and repair damaged shields under pressure, keeping the vehicle and its occupants protected and safe. In the face of overwhelming firepower, a skilled shield operator can be the difference between a successful mission and a catastrophic defeat.
Cost: 2 Skill points
Maneuver Cost: 1 Action.
Requires: Expert Training
Duration: Passive
Effect:
Shield Frequency Scrambler: By altering the frequency of the shield system, you can scramble enemy sensor systems and prevent them from detecting your vehicle.
Shield Harmonic Resonator: With this trick, you can adjust the harmonic frequency of your shield system to amplify its strength, making it more effective at blocking incoming damage.
Shield Matrix Analyzer: This skill allows you to analyze the strength and weaknesses of an enemy shield system, allowing you to determine the best way to defeat it.
Shield Boost Capacitor: With this trick, you can divert power from other vehicle systems to temporarily boost the strength of your shield system, providing extra protection in combat.
Shield Overload: This trick allows you to overload your shield system, creating a temporary energy surge that can be used to repel incoming attacks or disable enemy vehicles.
Shield Drain: With this skill, you can drain energy from an enemy shield system, weakening or disabling it altogether.
Shield Inversion Field: This trick creates an inversion field around your vehicle, making it difficult for enemies to target or hit you.
Shield Recharge System: This skill allows you to repair and recharge your shield system while in combat, giving you extra protection for prolonged engagements.
Shield Frequency Jammer: By jamming the frequency of an enemy shield system, you can disrupt its function and potentially disable it.
Shield Directional Reflector: This trick allows you to deflect incoming attacks by adjusting the angle of your shield system.
Shield Reactive Armor: With this skill, you can add reactive armor plating to your shield system, allowing it to absorb incoming damage more effectively.
Shield Amplification Matrix: By using this trick, you can amplify the energy output of your shield system, making it more effective at blocking incoming attacks.
Shield Evasion System: This skill allows you to temporarily deactivate your shield system, making it easier to evade enemy fire and avoid detection.
Shield Feedback Loop: With this trick, you can create a feedback loop between your shield system and your vehicle's weapons systems, allowing you to boost the power and effectiveness of both.
Shield Coherence Modulator: This skill allows you to modulate the coherence of your shield system, making it more resistant to energy-based attacks and other types of damage.