Description
Dimensional Phase-Shift Shields Technology shifts shields into different dimensions to avoid attacks.
Benefits
Research output Empire-wide+0.67%
Space defence Empire-wide+2%
Shield strength Empire-wide+13.33%-
Defensive Fleet strategy
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Protection Fleet role
Strategy notes
Dimensional Phase-Shift Shields 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 +100% Shield Strength, +15% Space Defence; +5% Research. The principal counterpressure is that siege, blockade, espionage, and expansion around fortified systems can make static strength irrelevant.
Player hints
This is a major commitment. Secure its required resources and protect the supporting infrastructure before assigning Critical priority. 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
192KRP
144KCredits
62.4KCommon
48KRare
57.6KStrategic
24KFuel