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[WOTC] Shield Vests

This is an adaptation of Kenshin's long-abandoned "Shield Vest" mod (but updated for WOTC) and LionsFate's "Cheat Vest" mod.

Shield Vests can be purchased from Engineering. All variants recharge 1 SP per turn.

There are currently 25+ different variants that do cool things, like add Armor, Sustain, Regeneration, Grappling hook, and more! Each vest's cost is proportionate to how useful it is and I will balance it as needed (let me know what you think needs balancing). I also intend to add more variants.

All Series 1 vests have 5 SP. These are the first-generation Shield Vests; they are not perfect. Series 1 Shield energy interferes with the Skyranger's navigational systems, so XCOM soldiers are mandated to keep shields powered off while being transported in the aircraft. After deployment at the mission site, Series 1 Shield Vests will be powered on and begin to charge-up each turn. Series 1 Shields will start at 1 HP when beginning a mission, then charge up to 5.

Tentatively planned: Series 2 and 3 variants.


Let me know your ideas for new variants! I want to add more; I can do a lot of different things here.

Extremely configurable in the INIs - you can do some crazy stuff with it. (If you make ini tweaks, back up the folder, as it will be overwritten when I eventually update)

Requires Charmed's "Armor & Vest Config" mod and RealityMachinima's "Asari Adepts" -- without these mods, shields cannot recharge mid-mission. (If you don't want the Asari enemies in your game, you can remove them from spawn distribution lists in that mod's folder. If you modify Asari Adept's shield capacity or regen rate, it will apply to Shields Vests as well - they share the same ability.)

100% safe to enable at any time. Pairs well with Passive HP Regen.

If you would like to get some Shield Vests for free, check out Rookies Get Free Shield Vests.