| Category | Shield | Level | 2 |
| Technology Prerequisite(s) | Core Mining | ||
| Project Prerequisite(s) | NONE | ||
| Race Prerequisite(s) | ALL RACES | ||
| Level | 2 | ||
| Deflection Solidity | 2 | ||
| Recharge Rate | From 4 to 40 (in proportion to the ship class) | ||
| Shield Strength | From 84 to 9960 (in proportion to the ship class) | ||
| This is the second level of shielding. In most races it is developed along with core mining techniques. It is needed for this purpose in order to keep the mining equipment safe from the huge pressure and hostile environment found in the cores of planets. The added strength of this shielding makes it more useful for battle. | |||
