Bi-Weave Shield Generator
The Bi-Weave Shield Generator (BWSG) is an alternative shield generator that sacrifices shield strength for a faster recharge rate. Added in 1.5/2.0, the strength of this type of shields is equal to that of a D-rated shield generator of the same class. However, it recharges between 1.8 and 2.46 times as fast as a normal shield does, although the power draw from the SYS capacitor is proportional to repaired shield points.
Variants
| Class | Rating | Mass (T) | Integrity | Power Draw (MW) |
Recharge rate
(compared to standard) |
! Optimal Hull Mass (T) | Maximum Hull Mass | Value (CR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1.3 | A | 1.2 | 1.8 (+80%) | 25 | 63 | 7,713 |
| 2 | C | 2.5 | A | 1.5 | 1.8 (+80%) | 55 | 138 | 26,705 |
| 3 | C | 5 | A | 1.8 | 1.8 (+80%) | 165 | 413 | 84,653 |
| 4 | C | 10 | A | 2.2 | 1.8 (+80%) | 285 | 713 | 268,347 |
| 5 | C | 20 | A | 2.6 | 2.2 (+120%) | 405 | 1,013 | 850,659 |
| 6 | C | 40 | A | 3.1 | 3.2 (+146%) | 540 | 1,350 | 2,696,589 |
| 7 | C | 80 | A | 3.5 | 4.4 (+144%) | 1,060 | 2,650 | 8,548,200 |
| 8 | C | 160 | A | 4 | 5.8 (+114%) | 1,800 | 4,500 | 27,097,750 |
Notes
- Since shield boosters do not affect the recharge rate, they can be used to make up for the difference in overall shield strength, provided that the ship has enough power/utility mounts.
- Bi-weave shields show pink colour when hit, which allows for an easy shield type identification, much like PSGs.