Trade more power and mass for stronger shields.
Level 1 unlocks Barrier Generators; every level adds 2% shield strength to that module.
Barrier Generator Systems is a separate engineering project built on Deflector research. It unlocks a heavier, more slot-efficient shield module.
Denser Tier II shield loadouts for fighters, cruisers, capital ships and fortresses.
Level 1 unlocks Barrier Generator; every level adds +2% module shield strength. Next level total: +{pct}%.
Research time depends on the Research Laboratory level, the Intergalactic Research Network and the universe speed.
Each level multiplies the previous cost by ×2.2, so each further level gets steadily more expensive the further you push it.
| To level | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90,000 | 180,000 | 60,000 |
| 2 | 198,001 | 396,001 | 132,000 |
| 5 | 2,108,305 | 4,216,609 | 1,405,537 |
| 10 | 108,654,230 | 217,308,460 | 72,436,154 |
| 15 | 5,599,639,147 | 11,199,278,293 | 3,733,092,765 |
| Requirement | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deflector Screen Systems | Research | 1 |
| Energy Technology | Research | 6 |
| Shielding Technology | Research | 5 |
| Research Laboratory | Planet | 6 |
Every one of these must be met before Barrier Generator Systems can be ordered.
| Unlocked | Type | At level |
|---|---|---|
| Barrier Generator (module) | Ship module | 1 |
| Capital Aegis Systems | Research | 1 |
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