Energy Shields

Energy Shield Components

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(PPC disrupting an energy shield)

• []Install W/ YAML : Component installs to the center torso and requires one filler spot per part.

  []Can set the % of enemy mechs to spawn with shields.

  []PPCs will disrupt the shield allowing shots to pass through them for a brief moment.

  []Shields animate with sounds effects for powering up and down.

  []6 types of shields varying in strength versus ballistics, missiles, energy and heat.

  []Shields ripple on impact location, and look strained under duress.

  []Mod options feature a 2nd art style for shields. (smoothed or triangular sphere)

  []Override also applies to shields making them not shutdown when overheating however the component takes damage every second while override is active.

  📊 Energy Shield Component (ESC) Stat Breakdown

  1. Active Generated Heat

  • Definition: The amount of heat produced by the ESC per 0. 1 seconds while active.

  • Gameplay Impact: High values mean faster overheating, requiring careful management or synergy with cooling systems.

  2. Heat Capacity

  • Definition: The maximum heat the ESC can hold before automatic shutdown.

  • Gameplay Impact: A higher capacity allows the shield to stay active longer under sustained fire but takes longer to cool once overheated.

  3. Cooldown Rate

  • Definition: The amount of heat vented from the ESC per 0. 1 seconds while active or idle.

  • Gameplay Impact: Determines recovery speed. High rates make shields cycle faster; low rates punish extended usage.

  4. Heat Mitigation Efficiency

  • Definition: The fraction of incoming damage absorbed and converted into heat, specific to damage type.

  • ENG (Energy): Absorption effectiveness vs lasers/PPCs

  • Heat (Direct Heat): Absorption effectiveness vs flamers, infernos, etc.

  • BLS (Ballistics): Absorption effectiveness vs autocannons, Gauss

  • MLS (Missiles): Absorption effectiveness vs SRMs/LRMs

  • Gameplay Impact: Shields with specialized mitigation create tactical counters (e.g., Cryo_Shield excels vs energy but weak vs missiles).

  5. Heat Transfer

  • Definition: The proportion of the ESC’s current heat transferred to the Mech’s own heat sinks.

  • Gameplay Impact: Prevents shields from being "free defense." High transfer values tie shield use into overall heat management.

  • Note: Every 0. 1 transfer is equivalent to one standard heatsink load per tick.

  6. Component Integrity

  • Definition: The durability of the ESC module. Damage reduces effi