Newcomer / Intro Question about shield cell batteries.

[Krommicus]

I noticed that they can hold more than 1 charge, but how do you get them to max charges? The ones I have are at 1/3 and I do a full rearm at the station. Also what's the difference between them except for cost and weight.

 

[ChromolyRex]

When it says 1/3, it means you have 1 ready to use and 3 ready to load and use. That's 4 total charges you can use in combat before needing to reload at a station.

 

[Krommicus]

Thank you.
What's the difference between them besides the cost.

 

[krysohmyz]

You mean between different shield cells? The better (bigger class, higher rating) can replenish bigger portion of the shields. Also they differ in max number of "shots".