Gear: EM Laser Shield

This is modification for suit armor, requiring a capacity of Ratingx2.  While active, the user is encased in a powerful electromagnetic field that is calibrated to disperse light.  While the shield is active, the DV of all lasers or damaging light effects is reduced by 1, and damage resistance dice pools are increased by the rating of the shield.

The shield uses the same power packs as Ares laser weapons, and it may not be attached to external power sources, as a failsafe to prevent the unit from burning out.  Activating/deactivating  the shield is a free action. The shield burns two charges per combat turn.  Swapping energy cells requires a full combat turn.