Ok, the stupid shield tricks aren't working. I'm just gonna drop the specialized shield protector: players can just use armored generators or heavy generators, both of which will resist damage very well.
Hmmm. Warp Cannons. I could imagine a small wormhole opening inside a ship, swinging around and gutting it
"
Captain off the port bow!"
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I think I'll make it a 1 reload, moderate to low damage weapon. Since it's a wormhole, I figure range shouldn't affect the damage, but give me a description that supports the increase with range, and I'll do it that way.