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Chapter 4: Military
Fundamentals
Shielding
Your unit may pack an advanced weapon, but if it has weak shields, the
enemy may make mincemeat out of your forces. Always strive to keep the
evolution of your shields in line with your weapon advancements to have
a well-rounded force. A unit's armor strength determines its combat strength
when under attack. The stronger the armor the better the defense.
The evolution of shields is
indicated by the following list:
* No armor
* Synthmetal armor
* Plasma Steel armor
* Silksteel armor
* Photon wall
* Probability sheath
* Neutronium armor
* Antimatter plate
* Stasis generator
* Psi defense (effective only against psi attacks)
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WARNING
Shields
are more costly than any other element, especially at the later
stages of the game. Don't overspend just because you have access
to powerful equipment. A delicate balance must be maintained between
your economic growth and your military spending.
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