Reman Prototype Covariant Shield Array

The  is a type of Ship Shields awarded for completing. It has a higher maximum capacity but slower regeneration rate than the standard.

This particular variant of Covariant Shield Array is directly equivalent to a of whatever Mk level that you acquire it at.

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While not a particularly amazing shield (it has no special bonuses like the Borg or Aegis shields), it is quite easy to get, and has a massive overall capacity. It really makes a difference as a cosmetic item however, as it retextures many parts of your ship with a backlit teal glow, somewhat similar to the glow that the Aegis shields give, and gives the remaining surfaces of the ship a dark reflective sheen.

This scheme disables your ship colour customizations, so if you're especially fond of your colours, you can right-click the shield and disable its visual effects in your Ship Status panel.

Additionally, the mission you get this shield as a reward for is repeatable, and while the shield itself doesn't automatically "rank up" with your character, you can replay the quest when you get promoted, for a stronger version of the same shield, effectively making the shield "level-less", like the Aegis shield currently is.

In the April 24, 2012 patch, this became the first released piece of a Reman Prototype Space Set.

This shield can be converted to the New Romulus Command Advanced Prototype Space Set version, with updated stats, for free using the Gear Upgrade System.