Shields

Shields is a type of defensive ship component that absorbs beam weapon damage to a ship or fleet. When a ship with a positive is hit by a  attack, the damage is subtracted from the, instead of the , at a rate of 50%. If the attacking ship has the augment, the attack ignores the 50% damage reduction and subtracts all of the damage from the.

Shields in Crusade
These shields absorb damage to an individual ship.

Shield support modules in Crusade
These modules provide bonuses to an entire fleet, typically using.


 * The Precursor Protection Field and Divine Temple also provide and
 * The Zalon Defense System also provides to fleet and,  to enemies

Force Bubble
The Force Bubble is available from the Force Bubble event.