[ZeroAdunn]

Yes, one shield per ship. (like I said there will be shield reinforcers) Also planetary shields will be very powerfull and if it is possible I will 1. Decrease the number of planets and 2. create another type of construct that doesn't require a sun (don't know if that is possible yet, if push comes to shove I will just make it a ship with low maintanence but takes for ever to build.)

I see what you mean about the armor. As for the enginge/armor thing, what makes you think I am going with the same engine setup?

I think I am going to go back down to just two types of armor, strong and weak.