Newcomer / Intro I lost shields totally on a Cobra MK3

[max3228]

As the title says I completely lost my shields [2 x empty red circles] and that's how they have stayed. it was during a pirate interdiction he/she pulled me out of FSD with nothing in my cargo hold and ever since I have had this result. I have tried "Advanced Maintenance" but it's all at 100% and also tried "Restock All" and I have 4 pips in SYS to no effect......
And on the Modules Tab the three "Shield Cell Bank (1/3)" Modules when I select "info" it says "No effect on collapsed shields" and on the Helm it indicates "Shield OFF" Hull 100%.
I have 200+ hrs on PC Elite Dangerous - Horizons so far but I have tried everything to fix this on my Cobra MK3.

So can anyone shed some "light on my plight" please ?

 

[Dommarraa]

Is it turned on ?

 

[[VR] Orodruin]

Is it turned on ?

Or, in the immortal words of Roy in The IT Crowd:

 

[Chris Simon]

Can we see your Modules screen from the right-hand panel, please?

 

[d8veh]

Shield cell banks don't really work on small ships like a Cobra. Your shields go down so fast, you don't get a chance to use them. You'd be better off getting rid of them and fitting MRPs and HRPs.

 

[Chris Simon]

Shield cell banks don't really work on small ships like a Cobra. Your shields go down so fast, you don't get a chance to use them. You'd be better off getting rid of them and fitting MRPs and HRPs.

Now that you mention this... it's also possible that OP bought the SCBs instead of shield generator.
That would also explain his sudden lack of shields.

 

[Kaocraft]

I have some guesses about what is happening, but need more information.

First thing to do is verify that your shield generator is powered, repaired, and turned on. So if you'll take a look at your right-hand panel under the "modules" tab, you should see something kind of like this:

Can you verify that your shield generator is turned on (square on left side is solid), receiving power (has a power% greater than zero) and is undamaged (health percentage is at 100%)?

 

[Kaocraft]

Now that you mention this... it's also possible that OP bought the SCBs instead of shield generator.
That would also explain his sudden lack of shields.

My current best guess is that OP purchased SCBs (and other modules) which were too high of a draw, flew off with no issues, was interdicted, and then when they deployed hardpoints the increased power draw from the weapons tipped the power requirements too high and shield generator was de-prioritized and shut off.

 

[[VR] Orodruin]

My current best guess is that OP purchased SCBs (and other modules) which were too high of a draw, flew off with no issues, was interdicted, and then when they deployed hardpoints the increased power draw from the weapons tipped the power requirements too high and shield generator was de-prioritized and shut off.

If that were the case the shields would turn on when docked or landed due to the thrusters shutting down. The OP shows a docked ship with no shield.

 

[Chris Simon]

If that were the case the shields would turn on when docked or landed due to the thrusters shutting down. The OP shows a docked ship with no shield.

I think your thrusters shut down only when you land on a planet. On a space station they remain powered.

 

[Hooplah]

Don't know why it happened. As the shield is not engineered sell it then rebuy it should resolve the problem.

 

[NorthernDevo]

Now that you mention this... it's also possible that OP bought the SCBs instead of shield generator.
That would also explain his sudden lack of shields.

(Raises hand)
Dunnit!

 

[[VR] Orodruin]

I think your thrusters shut down only when you land on a planet. On a space station they remain powered.

Possibly, but don’t hardpoints retract when docking? I could be imagining things here too of course ...

 

[Kaocraft]

Possibly, but don’t hardpoints retract when docking? I could be imagining things here too of course ...

Hardpoints do retract when docking. I think you're right that my hypothesis is at the very least incomplete, and that shields should have powered back up upon returning to the station. Looking at the modules panel will clear up a lot of questions right away.

 

[NorthernDevo]

Possibly, but don’t hardpoints retract when docking? I could be imagining things here too of course ...

Yes, but the shields are not installed on hardpoints, they're in Optional Internals. They SHOULD remain charged unless either taken down by an outside force (an enemy or the environment - I.E. you slammed into something) or by turning them off - either deliberately or by placing them lower on the power-supply list.
Gotta say I'm a bit stumped; I don't see an easy answer to the OP's question. Could he possibly have a Shield generator too large for his power supply?

 

[[VR] Orodruin]

Yes, but the shields are not installed on hardpoints, they're in Optional Internals.

Yes, I was mainly thinking that it could not be a priority issue (at least not only with hardpoints deployed) in response to #8.

I would not be surprised if @Chris Simon hit the nail on the head in post #6. It is a mistake anyone could do.

 

[max3228]

So very sorry for raising this issue. Doh!! how stupid of me I didn't have any Shield Generator just Qty. 3 x SCB's @ Chris Simon was absolutley right in Post #6 and also many thanks to @ Kaocraft in Post #7 for posting the Modules pic that's when I realised that I hadn't got a Shield Genarator.

I had not told the full story: I had just had to re-buy my ship after coming out of Mercy's Hammer - Detention Centre after accidently hitting a FED when Bounty Hunting and failed to check the obvious "No Sheild Generator" after the re-buy.

Many thanks to all the other OP's Posts trying to help.....

 

[[VR] Orodruin]

No worries. As I said, this really could happen to anyone! I try to always read the entire entry in outfitting, but sometimes you just read "Shield ..."

 

[Para Handy]

A good learning experience, even after over 200 hours one can still have a brain fade (I get lots) - kudos @max3228 for the absence of low-flying-pram-ejecta.

 

[max3228]

I do however have another issue someone more experienced might be able to help me with namely: How do you switch Weapons from "Burst Lasers" to "Missiles" ?
I have 2 "Seeker Missile Racks" equipped that I have never been able to use on my [PC] HOTAS Saitek X52 Pro. [I believe Missiles are mapped to the "C" key #5 on my flight stick].
PS. I am using the old Saitek Driver and X52 Pro Flight Control System software.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.