It's been several years since the old random roll system for the engineers has been gone and it took a very useful secondary effect with it, increases to optimal hull mass.
Shortly after the new system was implemented Frontier stated that they're "looking into it" in one of their livestreams, but there's been nothing since then.
So I propose this new experimental.
Oversized projectors: Upgraded shield projection units increase the optimal hull mass rating of the shield generator, at the cost of increased power and SYS draw, as well as a slight reduction to all damage types, (EDIT) as well as slower regeneration rates.
Stats;
20% increase to optimal hull mass.
25% increase to power draw.
30% increase to SYS draw.
3% reduction to kinetic and explosive resistance, 6.5% for thermal.
EDIT: 10% decrease to both active and broken regen rates.
This effect would re-enable C5 shields on a Cutter and T-10, as well as allow the Federal Dropship trio to use shields with an optimal mass rating higher than their hull mass
It would also give an alternative to the high capacity experimental for those who want more raw shield strength, but with higher downsides.
Edits: Added additional regen downsides, emphasizing raw shield strength increase vs other experimentals.
Shortly after the new system was implemented Frontier stated that they're "looking into it" in one of their livestreams, but there's been nothing since then.
So I propose this new experimental.
Oversized projectors: Upgraded shield projection units increase the optimal hull mass rating of the shield generator, at the cost of increased power and SYS draw, as well as a slight reduction to all damage types, (EDIT) as well as slower regeneration rates.
Stats;
20% increase to optimal hull mass.
25% increase to power draw.
30% increase to SYS draw.
3% reduction to kinetic and explosive resistance, 6.5% for thermal.
EDIT: 10% decrease to both active and broken regen rates.
This effect would re-enable C5 shields on a Cutter and T-10, as well as allow the Federal Dropship trio to use shields with an optimal mass rating higher than their hull mass
It would also give an alternative to the high capacity experimental for those who want more raw shield strength, but with higher downsides.
Edits: Added additional regen downsides, emphasizing raw shield strength increase vs other experimentals.
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