Shields (Technology)

Technology Name	Shields
Short Description	Will enable us to add shield based energy defenses to our ships.
Technology Type	Shields
Research Cost	500
Prerequisites	Superior Deflectors
Tech Leads to	Shields II
Tech Provides	Shields
Long Description	While attending a retro-theme party based on television shows from Earth's 20th century, Brakham Nordstrom was struck by the idea that deflector technology could be extended to block different types of energy more effectively. With inverted tachyon pulses used in a steady stream, virtually all the output of energy weapons could be blocked, if only for a short period of time. This observation led to the formation of his company, General Dynometrics, which won the majority of the next set of planetary defense contracts. Unfortunately, the company went bankrupt before any subsequent research could be completed.