Sometimes, a good set of shields is the only thing between your face and the cold vacuum of space.

This ship has been outfitted with two small shield generators. Each shield generator creates a sphere around it, protecting the components it encompasses. However, each shield can only absorb so much damage. Once it becomes red, the shield is expended, and it will only recharge after several seconds of inactivity.

With a system like this, placing your shields becomes a small but fun tactical choice. Overlapping shields provide additional protection, and creating foward/aft or starboard/port combinations of shields allows you to rotate your ship towards the strong shield while in combat. If you’re really skilled, presenting a strong shield can give your damaged shield time to recharge.

Although you can’t tell from the screenshots, there is a really cool plasma effect on the shields.