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| name = Shield belt
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|name = Shield belt
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| image = ShieldBelt.png
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|image = ShieldBelt.png|Shield belt
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| description = A projectile-repulsion device. It will attempt to stop incoming projectiles or shrapnel, but does nothing against melee attacks or heat. It prevents the wearer from firing out, and shuts down instantly if hit by EMP.
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|description = A projectile-repulsion device. It will attempt to stop incoming projectiles or shrapnel, but does nothing against melee attacks or heat. It prevents the wearer from firing out, and shuts down instantly if hit by EMP.
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| type = Gear
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|type = Gear
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| type2 = Utility
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|type2 = Utility
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| tech level = Spacer
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|hp = 100
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| hp = 100
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|marketvalue = 390
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| marketvalue = 390
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|mass base = 3
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| mass base = 3
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|work to make = 14000
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| production facility 1 = Machining table
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|resource 1 = Steel
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| research = Shields
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|resource 1 amount = 50
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| work to make = 14000
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|resource 2 = Plasteel
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| resource 1 = Steel
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|resource 2 amount = 20
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| resource 1 amount = 50
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|resource 3 = Component
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| resource 2 = Plasteel
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|resource 3 amount = 2
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| resource 2 amount = 20
 
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| resource 3 = Component
 
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| resource 3 amount = 2
 
 
| skill 1 = Crafting
 
| skill 1 = Crafting
 
| skill 1 level = 6
 
| skill 1 level = 6
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| lifestage = Child, Adult
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|coverage = Waist
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| clothing for nudity = False
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|layer = Belt
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| coverage = Waist
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|defName = Apparel_ShieldBelt
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| layer = Belt
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|thingCategories = ApparelUtility
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| has quality = true
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|thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardMidFreq, RewardStandardQualitySuper
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| defName = Apparel_ShieldBelt
 
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| thingCategories = ApparelUtility
 
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| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardMidFreq, RewardStandardQualitySuper
 
 
| tags = BeltDefense
 
| tags = BeltDefense
 
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The '''shield belt''' is a defensive [[utility]] item that generates a bubble of energy to absorb projectiles. It blocks projectile attacks both from the outside and from within, meaning colonists will not fire ranged weapons with an equipped shield belt, and instead are limited to melee weapons only.
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The '''shield belt''' is an electrical defense accessory worn by melee fighters to absorb projectiles by creating a bubble of energy. Its sturdiness varies according to quality, normally being 110 points (corresponding to 30 damage). It blocks projectile attacks both from the outside and from within, meaning colonists will not fire with an equipped shield belt.  
  
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== Acquisition ==
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Shield belts lose power for {{ticks|3200}} before rebooting. They will recharge starting from 20 points, meaning they can be easily broken once again.
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As a complicated piece of technology, Shield Belts can only be made at the [[machining table]] and requires [[Research#Shields|Shields]] to be researched in order to be constructed. Crafting the belt requires {{Required Resources}}, {{ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] skill of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.
 
  
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Alternatively, they can be received as a [[quest]] reward, purchased from [[traders]], or found on [[Raiders]].
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Shield belts will stop damage from projectiles and explosives, but does not prevent them from being set on fire, or staggering from being hit by weapons with sufficient stopping power. Upon being hit by an EMP blast from either [[EMP grenades]] or [[EMP shell]]s they instantly lose all power.
  
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== Summary ==
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After having been researched, shield belts can be crafted on the [[machining table]].
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Shield belts are worn at the waist, and use their own charge to stop damage from incoming ranged attacks and explosions (except flame explosions, which penetrate). The amount of charge is dependent on the belt's [[quality]], with the default being 110 points. This charge is depleted at a rate of 3.3 charge per 1 point of damage from attacks. If an attack would be sufficient to completely deplete the shield's charge, then the rest of its damage is negated, and the shield temporarily broken. The shield does not prevent pawns from being set on fire{{Check Tag|Fact Check|Flame damage only ignites pawns if they take damage - does a shield prevent this ignition?}}, explosions from detonating, or being staggered from weapons with sufficient [[stopping power]].  
 
  
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Shield belts constantly recharge at a rate dependent on their quality, so long as they are not broken. However, once a shield's charge is completely expended, the shield will break and the belt will be temporarily disabled. Similarly, upon being hit by an [[EMP]] from any source they instantly lose all power and the shield will break. In either case, it takes {{Ticks|3200}} after breaking before it begins to recharge again. They will recharge starting from 20 points, meaning they can be easily broken once again.
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== Stats ==
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The following table lists how much protection a shield belt provides at each quality level, assuming full durability.
  
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Wearing a shield belt prevents the user from firing, but not equipping, ranged weapons. They can still use them as blunt melee weapons. The ranged weapons integrated into the [[grenadier armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} and [[phoenix armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} are also disabled, though a [[sanguophage]]'s {{BiotechIcon}} piercing spine is not. Note that shield belt wearers will not fire even if a shield belt is inactivated by damage or EMP.
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Shields take 3.3x damage from attacks (i.e. 3.3 charge blocks 1 point of damage). Upon impact, it also blocks all damage from a single projectile even if it can completely destroy the shield with more to spare.
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{{Utility Note}}
 
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=== Quality table ===
 
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The following table lists how much protection a shield belt provides at each [[quality]] level.
 
 
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{{#vardefine:basecharge|1.1}}{{#vardefine:baseregen|0.13}}
 
{{#vardefine:basecharge|1.1}}{{#vardefine:baseregen|0.13}}
 
{| {{STDT| c_12 text-center}}
 
{| {{STDT| c_12 text-center}}
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! Quality
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!Quality
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! Awful
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!Awful
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! Poor
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!Poor
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! Normal
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!Normal
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! Good
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!Good
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! Excellent
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!Excellent
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! Masterwork
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!Masterwork
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! Legendary
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!Legendary
 
|-  
 
|-  
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! Maximum charge
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!Maximum charge
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.6*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.6*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.8*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.8*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.0*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.0*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.2*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.2*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.4*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.4*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.7*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.7*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*2.1*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*2.1*100 round 1}}
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|- newline
 
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! Damage capacity
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.6*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*0.8*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.0*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.2*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.4*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*1.7*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
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| {{#expr:{{#var:basecharge}}*2.1*(100/3.3) round 1}}
 
 
|- newline
 
|- newline
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! Recharge rate (energy per second)
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!Recharge rate (energy per second)
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*0.9*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*0.9*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*0.95*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*0.95*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.00*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.00*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.05*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.05*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.10*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.10*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.2*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.2*100 round 1}}
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| {{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.3*100 round 1}}
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|{{#expr:{{#var:baseregen}}*1.3*100 round 1}}
 
|- newline
 
|- newline
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! Market Value
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!Market Value
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| {{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*0.5}} }} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*0.5}} }}{{icon|silver}}
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| {{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*0.75}} }} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*0.75}} }}{{icon|silver}}
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| {{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}}} }} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}}} }}{{icon|silver}}
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| {{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 |{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 }}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}}} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 |{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 }}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}}} {{icon|silver}}
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| {{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.50}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+1000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+1000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.50}}}} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.50}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+1000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+1000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.50}}}}{{icon|silver}}
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| {{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*2.50}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+2000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+2000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*2.50}}}} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*2.50}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+2000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+2000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*2.50}}}}{{icon|silver}}
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| {{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*5.00}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+3000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+3000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*5.00}}}} {{Icon Small|silver}}
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|{{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*5.00}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+3000|{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+3000}}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*5.00}}}}{{icon|silver}}
 
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=== Visuals ===
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== Tips ==
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The shield takes the form of a white bubble around them, which will shrink and diminish as the charge reduces and will vanish if the shield is downed. It shows up when the colonist is drafted, or under ranged attack.
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Shield belts make it viable to bait enemy fire without placing your colonists at serious risk. Simply equip a colonist with a shield and run them in front of your line. Enemy AI tends to target the closest victim possible so they'll target your shield bait. This is especially effective against mechanoids to absorb those lethal charge lance shots and stray minigun hits, or rocket-wielding raiders to take a direct rocket hit without much of a scratch (though weaker shields will be destroyed in one hit).
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<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" class="center" mode="nolines">
 
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File:Shielded colonists example.png|Shielded colonists (left) and unshielded ones (right).
 
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File:Depleted shield.png|Full shield (left) compared to nearly depleted shield (right).</gallery>
 
  
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== Analysis ==
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It is also an important piece of equipment for melee colonists, as it blocks a significant portion of gunfire, allowing them to close in on ranged enemies to attack them.
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The shield belt provides a substantial amount of defense for melee pawns. It blocks great portions of gunfire, which allows them to close in on ranged enemies. Enemies will not fire their guns when in melee combat, so engaging ranged enemies in melee will practically neutralize them. This means that a shield belt not only protects its wearer, but the strategies it allows can protect the entire colony.  
 
  
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As shield belts constantly recharge until broken, shielded pawns are effectively invulnerable when facing enemies that have a DPS below 1/3.3x the recharge rate of their belt.
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Shields used to block attacks from [[Spike trap]]s as if they were ranged attacks. It is unclear if this is still the case.
  
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Shield belts make it viable to bait enemy fire without placing your colonists at serious risk. Simply equip a colonist with a shield and run them in front of your line. Enemy AI tends to target the closest victim possible, so they'll target your shield bait. This is especially effective against mechanoids, to absorb those lethal charge lance shots and stray minigun hits. Shield belts can help with [[kiting]] and other sorts of luring tactics.
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== Visuals ==
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The shield takes the form of a white bubble around them, which will shrink and diminish as the charge reduces and will vanish if the shield is downed. It shows up when the colonist is drafted, or under ranged attack.
  
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The shield belt can be used in combination with [[locust armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} to provide an equivalent to the [[jump pack]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} while still being able to equip the shield belt, while the shield belt is used to compensate for the low sharp protection of the locust armor. Note that the shield belt will only protect against ranged fire, so a jump pack and more protective armor is superior when facing melee enemies.
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<gallery widths="320px" heights="320px" class="center" mode="nolines">
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File:Shielded colonists example.png|Shielded colonists (left) and unshielded ones (right).
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File:Depleted shield.png|Full shield (left) compared to nearly depleted shield (right).
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</gallery>
  
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== Trivia ==
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== Notes ==
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* Shield belts bear some similarity to shields in the ''Dune'' franchise, mainly in that they do not allow any high-speed object to enter ''or'' exit the shield, rendering guns useless to shield belt users.
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*By some quirk colonists don't fire even if a shield belt is inactivated by damage or EMP.
  
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== Version history ==
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== Version History ==
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* [[Version/0.9.722|0.9.722]] - Added as the '''Personal shield'''.
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* [[Version/0.9.722|0.9.722]] - added.
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* Alpha 17 - Renamed from '''Personal shield''' to '''Shield belt'''. Now has a crafting recipe and also gained a slight retexture.
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* Prior to Alpha 17 it was called the '''Personal shield'''. It received a rename in Alpha 17, has a crafting recipe and also a slight retexture.
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* Beta 19 - its crafting cost and market value is greatly reduced.
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* In Beta 19 its crafting cost and market value is greatly reduced.
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* [[Version/1.2.2900|1.2.2900]] or earlier - Shields used to block attacks from [[Spike trap]]s as if they were ranged attacks, however this is no longer the case.
 
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* [[Version/1.3.3066|1.3.3066]] - Wearing a shield belt now prevents firing the integrated launcher in the [[grenadier armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} and [[phoenix armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}. Previously they could be fired but could only target only adjacent squares (including diagonals).
 
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* Unknown version after [[Version/1.3.3101]] - Shield belts are now defined as having Spacer [[tech level]]. Previously, they were defined as having an medieval [[tech level]] despite requiring an industrial research project and obviously being a high tech piece of equipment.
 
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* [[Version/1.4.3523|1.4.3523]] - Fix: Explosive projectiles disappear when impacting a shield. They now detonate when impacting.
 
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* [[Version/1.4.3531|1.4.3531]] - [[Children]]{{BiotechIcon}} can now wear shield belts.
 
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* [[Version/1.4.3682|1.4.3682]] - Fix: Error when shield belt on ground is hit by EMP explosion.
 
  
 
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