Shields
I didn't get to play too much, but I got as much as the mammoth 25 and 50 mw sheilds. The 25 is pretty much set all the way to st k. and maybe 1 or 2 more, but after that, the recharge really starts to get to you. Upgraded, the 25 is slightly better, if only to allow you more time to escape. The 50 is more resistant than the 25 that I saw (didn't check the XML). It makes for a good hit and run shield. Lay out as much damage as possible with the time you have and then run and wait to retry it. If you carefully watch the HP, this shield can last you a long while. Never got far enough to use the 100 yet.