- Hull: 280 tons
Unladen: 450 tons
Laden: 546 tons
I want to use my largest module slot for a cargo rack, and still have decent shields for some light combat, so I'm installing a shield generator in the second largest slot. The optimal mass for the shield I'm using is 405 tons. If I'm understanding this correctly, this is more than sufficient as optimal mass refers to the weight of the basic Hull value, in other words the 280 tons of my ship. Is this correct or am I misunderstanding something?
Also, does this change depending on if you have Reinforced Alloy, Military Grade Composite, or Hull Reinforcements installed?