Description
Localized Force Fields Technology allows for the creation of small, targeted force fields for critical areas on ships or installations.
Benefits
Ground defence Empire-wide+2.25%
Space defence Empire-wide+0.75%
Shield strength Empire-wide+3%
Strategy notes
Localized Force Fields develops the Shields discipline within Fortress and Combined Arms. Hold valuable systems through shields, layered orbital defense, disciplined ground forces, and coordinated production. Its immediate value is +20% Shield Strength, +15% Ground Defence; +5% Space Defence. The principal counterpressure is that siege, blockade, espionage, and expansion around fortified systems can make static strength irrelevant.
Player hints
This is an inexpensive path entry. Research it early when you want to test this direction without sacrificing strategic flexibility. Favor this technology when its Shields benefits reinforce your current economy, fleets, or frontier. Pause the branch if its expected RP per tick is too diluted or its resource costs would stall higher-priority projects.
Research cost
1.65KRP
1.24KCredits
536Common
412Rare
495Strategic
206Fuel