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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.
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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 shields simultaneously and the completion of either mission allows the purchase of two. The duplicate mission cab can be considered a chance to reconsider an earlier choice or a second chance in case or of misfortune.
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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