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New Shield Idea; Ionic Plasma Shield

Mid-Tier
This shield uses Super-Heated Plasma, combined with Ionic Gasses, in order to create an effective shield. This is held in place with a strong magnetic/ electric field.

-Vaporizes Most Projectiles, which then adds to the shield's strength.

-Dissipates energy weaponry, as it heats up the plasma further.

-Multiple units can be used to create multiple Plasma Barriers, but at an exponential energy cost.

It requires a large amount of energy on startup, and then a constant amount of energy afterward. Disadvantages;

-MAC rounds are only partially melted by one barrier, making it more dangerous.

-Explosives tend to dissipate the Plasma momentarily where it hits, creating an open window for attack.

-If the shield unit loses power, the Plasma may stick to your ship and cause severe damage. Shut it down properly, please.

Other info:

-Hits taken do not add to energy cost

-Dissipated Energy Weapons can actually power the shield, reducing the amount of energy required

-The plasma does not interfere with sensors or communication.

This shield is a good all-around shield, especially for military ships. It can be a suitable shield, plus the multi-layer feature allows for extra protection.

Shadowcat wrote:What about if you have a Void Shield about to go through your ship?

You know how I said your sensors don´t work when void shield active?
With your ramming enemy blind, dodging will be simple.

Turn it on where you will have just enough time for the sheild to solidify before hitting the ship.

Shadowcat wrote:Turn it on where you will have just enough time for the sheild to solidify before hitting the ship.

Good point.
Getting even further balanced now...

Professor Fenway wrote:New Shield Idea; Ionic Plasma Shield

Mid-Tier
This shield uses Super-Heated Plasma, combined with Ionic Gasses, in order to create an effective shield. This is held in place with a strong magnetic/ electric field.

-Vaporizes Most Projectiles, which then adds to the shield's strength.

-Dissipates energy weaponry, as it heats up the plasma further.

-Multiple units can be used to create multiple Plasma Barriers, but at an exponential energy cost.

It requires a large amount of energy on startup, and then a constant amount of energy afterward. Disadvantages;

-MAC rounds are only partially melted by one barrier, making it more dangerous.

-Explosives tend to dissipate the Plasma momentarily where it hits, creating an open window for attack.

-If the shield unit loses power, the Plasma may stick to your ship and cause severe damage. Shut it down properly, please.

Other info:

-Hits taken do not add to energy cost

-Dissipated Energy Weapons can actually power the shield, reducing the amount of energy required

-The plasma does not interfere with sensors or communication.

This shield is a good all-around shield, especially for military ships. It can be a suitable shield, plus the multi-layer feature allows for extra protection.

Erm... I read through the Idea, and it looks a little bit OP for a mid-tier shield.
Please decrease pros or increase cons (e.g. default energy usage is high, requires plasma gas to run as well as projectors on the hull of the ship. Actually, I´m gonna add that now.