The Overachiever. Shoots down missiles, lasers, and drones.
Shield stripper + system damager. Ignores shields? No—but it fires a beam that hits multiple rooms. Works best after enemy shields are down or weakened. Mark II is too power-hungry (3 power) for most builds.
The Counter. Shoots down enemy drones (Combat, Beam, Boarding).
It allows you to patch up critical hull damage between flagship phases or after a rough encounter, making it a "run-saving" tool. Offensive and Pressure Drones
(Advanced)
Bonus Zoltan Shield layers. Amazing on Zoltan Cruisers. Recharges your super shield mid-fight. Outside Zoltan ships? Still useful, but less impactful.