Bi-Weave Shield Generator
AS OF UPDATE 2.1, BI-WEAVE SHIELDS ARE NO LONGER IMPLEMENTED IN THE GAME. THEIR EXISTENCE HAS BEEN TERMINATED INDEFINITELY, AND NO DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE RE-ADDITION OF THIS ITEM. PILOTS WHO HAVE HAD BI-WEAVE SHIELDS ON THEIR SHIPS PRIOR TO 2.1 WILL FIND THAT THEY ARE STILL EQUIPPED, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BUY NEW BI-WEAVE SHIELDS.
The Bi-Weave Shield Generator (BWSG) is an alternative shield generator that sacrifices total shield capacity for faster recharging. Added in 1.5/2.0, the capacity of this type of shields is roughly equivalent to a D-rated shield generator of a lower class. However, it recharges itself 1.5x times faster than a normal shield generator does, although the power draw from the SYS capacitor is multiplied as well.
Variants
| Class | Rating | Mass (T) | Integrity | Power Draw | Optimal Hull Mass | Maximum Hull Mass | Value (CR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1.30 | A | 1.200 | 25.0 | 63.0 | 7,713 |
| 2 | C | 2.50 | A | 1.500 | 55.0 | 138.0 | 26,705 |
| 3 | C | 5.00 | A | 1.800 | 165.0 | 413.0 | 84,653 |
| 4 | C | 10.00 | A | 2.200 | 285.0 | 713.0 | 268,347 |
| 5 | C | 20.00 | A | 2.600 | 405.0 | 1,013.0 | 850,659 |
| 6 | C | 40.00 | A | 3.100 | 540.0 | 1,350.0 | 2,696,589 |
| 7 | C | 80.00 | A | 3.500 | 1,060.0 | 2,650.0 | 8,548,200 |
| 8 | C | 160.00 | A | 4.000 | 1,800.0 | 4,500.0 | 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 PSG.
- The only possible rating for bi-weave shields is C.