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@elite-dangerous-almanac/core / ships / shieldStrength

Function: shieldStrength()

shieldStrength(hullMass, baseShieldStrength, generator, boostMultiplier?): number

Defined in: src/ships/shields.ts:227

A build's shield strength, in megajoules.

Parameters

hullMass

number

The hull's mass, in tonnes.

baseShieldStrength

number

The hull's base shield strength, in megajoules.

generator

ShieldGeneratorParams

The fitted generator, post-engineering.

boostMultiplier?

number = 1

The boosters' combined multiplier — 1 + Σ shieldBoost. Defaults to 1 (no boosters).

Returns

number

The shield's megajoules, before any Guardian reinforcement addition.

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