Shield Mechanics is skill on the skill tree that allows your shields to withstand more damage in proportion to your hp. File:Pilot bio.jpg Shield Mechanics is a skill that has 5 levels and unlike most skills is all in one part. This is a skill that most people invest in after they have finished upgrading there ship hull, and can be a deadly weapon on the battlefield. It is a skill that many players have in the game and it has proven to be very usefull.