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Mk5 shields are available in Behemoth, Steady or Dashing configurations, just like the regular engines (Mks 1-4). They are offered for sale in pairs in exchange for either of two collections of rare items found in unique lockboxes.The
If you're playing the campaign game start, try to find the two Kha'ak Relics in Maelstrom before the plot has you attacking Xenon stations to avoid accidental destruction.
Tips
Although the lockboxes containing the items are indestructible, the items themselves are not. So be careful with exterior explosions (AOEs penetrate models) and avoid shooting the expelled item after the final lock is opened! The Skunk can equip two shield simultaneously and the completion of either mission allows the purchase of two. The duplicate mission cab be considered a chance to reconsider an earlier choice or a second chance in case or misfortune. The items needed for Mk5 shields are found inside indestructible lockboxes. Their contents are not indestructible however so be careful with exterior explosions and those locks!
In general, whether Long Range Scanning is required for the Exploration items or not, it can help since related lockboxes or loot crates have different ping sounds and colours (with a top-end scanner) than those of asteroids and ships
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