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[[File:Oolite-numbered-hud.png|thumb|right|Vanilla game HUD<br>1 - strength of fore/aft shields<br>12 - four energy banks (which power shield generators)]]
The Cobra comes with twin Zieman deflector shields. These shields absorb energy by reflecting it with an equivalent charge of inverse energy. There are two generators for these shields, one forward and one aft. The indicators showing the strength of the shields are labelled "1" on the HUD on the right. The four energy banks which power the generators are labelled "12".
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The Cobra comes with twin Zieman deflector shields. These shields absorb energy by reflecting it with an equivalent charge of inverse energy. There are two generators for these shields, one forward and one aft. The green indicators showing the strength of the shields are labelled "1" on the HUD on the right. The four yellow energy banks which together power the generators are labelled "12".
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There are two considerations regarding the functioning of your shields - ''firstly'', how strong they are, and ''secondly'', how quickly they recharge. The Shield Boosters and Military Shield Enhancement further strengthen your shields. The Extra Energy Unit quickens the recharge rate instead.
  
 
Two standard upgrades can be purchased for your Shields:  
 
Two standard upgrades can be purchased for your Shields:  
*[[Shield Boosters]]
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*[[Shield Boosters]]: 14,750₢ and bought in a System with a TL of 11+
*[[Military Shield Enhancement]]
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*[[Military Shield Enhancement]]: 47,550₢ and bought in a System with a TL of 14+ (there are only 5 such systems in Galaxy 1!).
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The recharge rate is improved by the following equipment:
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*[[Extra Energy Unit]]: 1500₢ and a System with a TL of 9+
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*[[Naval Energy Unit]]: only available to Navy personnel
  
 
== OXPs ==
 
== OXPs ==
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*[[ShieldCycler]] transfers energy between your forward and aft shields (3 versions with 3 addons).
 
*[[ShieldCycler]] transfers energy between your forward and aft shields (3 versions with 3 addons).
 
*[[Shield Equalizer And Capacitors OXP]] Equalizer recharges the shield under attack, Capacitors provides a battery for the shields.
 
*[[Shield Equalizer And Capacitors OXP]] Equalizer recharges the shield under attack, Capacitors provides a battery for the shields.
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*[[Energy Rebalance]] rebalances energy between shields and energy banks.
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''There are two OXPs which provide extra physical shielding for your ship:''
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*[[IronHide OXP]]
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*[[HardShips]] a complex OXP with over a dozen options
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''The following OXPs all make the game harder (and more realistic).''  
 
''The following OXPs all make the game harder (and more realistic).''  
 
*[[Breakable 'Standard' Equipment OXPs|Breakable Shield Generators]] OXP allows your Shield Generators to be disabled by a direct hit in combat
 
*[[Breakable 'Standard' Equipment OXPs|Breakable Shield Generators]] OXP allows your Shield Generators to be disabled by a direct hit in combat
*[[Energy Rebalance]] rebalances energy between shields and energy banks.
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*[[Hard Way]], a complex OXP, hammers your shields down to 25% when you are using your [[Torus Drive]].
*[[Hard Way]] hammers your shields down to 25% when you are using your [[Torus Drive]]
 
  
*[[Ship Configuration OXP]] adds another 4 strengths of shield to choose from. A very complex .oxp.
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*[[Ship Configuration OXP]] adds another 4 strengths of shield to choose from. A ''very'' complex .oxp.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[[Oolite Equipment]]
 
*[[Oolite Equipment]]
  
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Revision as of 12:31, 20 July 2021

Vanilla game HUD
1 - strength of fore/aft shields
12 - four energy banks (which power shield generators)

The Cobra comes with twin Zieman deflector shields. These shields absorb energy by reflecting it with an equivalent charge of inverse energy. There are two generators for these shields, one forward and one aft. The green indicators showing the strength of the shields are labelled "1" on the HUD on the right. The four yellow energy banks which together power the generators are labelled "12".

There are two considerations regarding the functioning of your shields - firstly, how strong they are, and secondly, how quickly they recharge. The Shield Boosters and Military Shield Enhancement further strengthen your shields. The Extra Energy Unit quickens the recharge rate instead.

Two standard upgrades can be purchased for your Shields:

The recharge rate is improved by the following equipment:

OXPs


There are two OXPs which provide extra physical shielding for your ship:


The following OXPs all make the game harder (and more realistic).

Links




Oolite Equipment
Standard Equipment
Astrogation ConsoleCargo HoldCompassEnergy banksEngine/Main Drive • HUDIFF ScannerLife Support SystemsMissilePulse LaserShieldsShip's HullTorus Jump DriveView Screen • Witchspace/Hyperspace Drive
Optional Equipment
Advanced Navigational ArrayAdvanced Space CompassCargo Bay ExpansionDocking ComputersE.C.M. SystemEscape PodExtra Energy UnitExternal Heat ShieldingFuel ScoopsGalactic HyperdriveIntegrated Targeting SystemMilitary Shield EnhancementMulti-Targeting SystemNaval Energy UnitPassenger BerthScanner Targeting EnhancementShield BoostersTarget System Memory ExpansionWitchdrive Fuel InjectorsWormhole Scanner
Weapons
Beam LaserECM Hardened MissileEnergy BombMilitary LaserMining LaserMissilePulse LaserQuirium Cascade MineTwin Plasma Cannon