Shield Cell Banks - Mulltiple Cells per Bank?

[Zpike]

So I found where I can purchase Shield Cell Banks however I have some questions ---

1) I notice my modules panel shows (1/6) for my cell bank, is there a way to stack multiple shield cells per bank? I bought two and it takes a second internal slot with the second bank showing (1/6) just like the first. What gives?
2) Also, what does the rating effect? Recharge rate? Recharge amount? I don't see anything in the description when buying one however they have multiple racks with different ratings. (A1,B2, etc...)

Thanks for any help.

 

[FaolGlas]

They use ammo, each has 6 charges, using it will use up 1 charge (and only 1 charge can be loaded at once, so 1 loaded out of 6 carried). You can have more than one, assigned to different fire buttons, and so they stack in that sense (I understand - though have never tried it.)

Ratings are always a bit obscure, I would just take it that it is "better at its job" so most likely gives a bigger boost to your shields. Don't forget, they don't do anything once your shields are actually down!

 

[Zpike]

They use ammo, each has 6 charges, using it will use up 1 charge (and only 1 charge can be loaded at once, so 1 loaded out of 6 carried). You can have more than one, assigned to different fire buttons, and so they stack in that sense (I understand - though have never tried it.)

Ratings are always a bit obscure, I would just take it that it is "better at its job" so most likely gives a bigger boost to your shields. Don't forget, they don't do anything once your shields are actually down!

I just tried replacing my C2 shield cell bank with an A4 shield cell bank and the module number went from 1/6 for the C2 to 1/1 for the A4 ?? I wonder if that means the A4 only has one charge? If so that sucks beans. One charge of the C2 powers my shields all the way up so replacing with an A4 that only has 1 charge would be a waste.

 

[kamenjar]

A banks fill more. It may be feasible to use those instead of . On my Asp I use 2x B3 cells. 1x doesn't seem to charge enough. I use the binding for cells and i think that in consumes 2 at once.

 

[Monter]

...I use the binding for cells and i think that in consumes 2 at once.

Me too. I wonder if stacked shield cell banks recharge shields more or faster or both? However i suspect that it actually wastes second charge. 'Use shield cell' action should use one charge only.

Cheers,
Misa

 

[Evil]

Me too. I wonder if stacked shield cell banks recharge shields more or faster or both? However i suspect that it actually wastes second charge. 'Use shield cell' action should use one charge only.

Cheers,
Misa

The key bind for the shield cell uses 1 cell from one bank at a time, i cant tell you what the ordering is though (as i have only A's fitted), i presume if you have 2 cell banks 1 of class A and 1 of class B, class A is used first until it has no more charges, after which class B is then used.

 

[Monter]

The key bind for the shield cell uses 1 cell from one bank at a time...

Tested today with 2 shield cell banks one A4 and one A2. One key press expends one charge from BOTH banks at the same time.

Cheers,
Misa

 

[Ven]

Can anyone break this tie? Total waste if both charge at once yes?

Tested today with 2 shield cell banks one A4 and one A2. One key press expends one charge from BOTH banks at the same time.

Cheers,
Misa

 

[th3_fr4gil3]

Can anyone break this tie? Total waste if both charge at once yes?

they are OP as it is, why do you need 2 of em?

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I just tried replacing my C2 shield cell bank with an A4 shield cell bank and the module number went from 1/6 for the C2 to 1/1 for the A4 ?? I wonder if that means the A4 only has one charge? If so that sucks beans. One charge of the C2 powers my shields all the way up so replacing with an A4 that only has 1 charge would be a waste.

when i bought my c3 it only had one cell loaded, i had to pay for a full reload.