Defensive Shield Strength (DSS) - The Defensive Shield Strength is the damage resistance capabilities of Defensive Energy Shields such as Deflector Shields. Defensive Shield Strength regenerates at the end of any battle, unlike Structural Damage Units which must be repaired (mechanical) or healed (organic).
Defensive Shield Strength will not regenerate if the Shield Generators are Damaged/Destroyed.
Defensive Shield Strength can be "repaired" mid-battle by certain Combat Orders such as "Transfer Power To The Shields".
| Shield Type | Defensive Rating |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Shield | 1 |
| Polarized Hull Plating | 1 |
| Deflector Shield | 4 |
| Harmonic Shield | 4 |
| Gravetic Shield | 5 |