Shield Generator
Defense Building • Tier 3
Overview
The Shield Generator represents the pinnacle of defensive technology in StarRupture, projecting an impenetrable energy barrier that completely protects everything within its radius. This advanced alien-tech device creates a translucent dome of force that blocks all incoming projectiles, creatures, and environmental hazards while allowing your own weapons to fire outward. The shield automatically regenerates damage over time, making it nearly impossible for enemies to breach as long as power remains stable. Shield Generators are expensive and power-hungry, but they provide absolute protection for your most valuable facilities, making them essential for end-game bases and critical infrastructure.
Stats
| Tier | 3 |
|---|---|
| Power | Consumes 200 kW |
| Category | Defense |
Building Cost
- Titanium Plate x25 - Craft from rare Titanium Ore
- Crystal Shard x15 - Mine from crystal formations (rare)
- Advanced Electronics x10 - Craft at Assembler
- Power: 200 kW continuous (very high consumption)
- Requires "Energy Shields" technology (1200 DP)
- Build time: 40 seconds
Usage Details
- Shield Radius: 30 meter dome covering large area
- Shield HP: 10,000 HP - regenerates 100 HP per second
- Protection: Blocks all incoming damage - creatures, projectiles, explosions
- One-Way: Your weapons and items can pass through from inside
- Power Dependency: Shield drops instantly if power is lost
- Visual Effect: Shimmers when taking damage, invisible when idle
Strategy Tips
- Requires stable 200+ kW power - build geothermal or multiple generators
- Place centrally to cover maximum base area
- Essential for protecting Advanced Assemblers and rare equipment
- Build backup power systems - shield failure is catastrophic
- Combine with turrets inside shield for perfect defense
- Very expensive - only build for main base or critical outposts
- Shield allows you to ignore base defense during exploration
- End-game standard - every major facility should have one