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Deterrence Scale

Source Starfinder #29: The Cradle Infestation pg. 50
A deterrence scale is a small, light shell of chitin carried with one limb and maneuvered to intercept attacks against you. A limb wielding a deterrence scale can still hold another object and be used to reload weapons, but it cannot wield weapons or other shields.
A deterrence scale also can be used to make melee attacks; it is an advanced melee weapon when used in this way, dealing 1d3 electricity damage. In addition, when you have the shield aligned against a specific foe within your reach and that foe attacks you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to shock that foe, dealing electricity damage equal to the shield’s item level; the attacker can attempt a Reflex save (DC = 10 + half the shield’s item level + your Dexterity modifier) to reduce this damage by half.
A deterrence scale has the powered and stun weapon special properties. An electroplax or amperometric deterrence shield has capacity 20 and usage 1, while a galvanic or voltaic deterrence shield has capacity 40 and usage 1. A deterrence scale expends 1 charge each time you attack with it or you use a reaction to shock an attacker.

Electroplax

Source Starfinder #29: The Cradle Infestation pg. 50
Level 4; Price 2,200
Shield Bonus +0/+1; Max Dex —; Armor Check Penalty -0
Bulk 1; Upgrades 0

Amperometric

Source Starfinder #29: The Cradle Infestation pg. 50
Level 8; Price 9,400
Shield Bonus +1/+1; Max Dex —; Armor Check Penalty -0
Bulk 1; Upgrades 0

Galvanic

Source Starfinder #29: The Cradle Infestation pg. 50
Level 12; Price 34,600
Shield Bonus +1/+1; Max Dex —; Armor Check Penalty -0
Bulk 1; Upgrades 0

Voltaic

Source Starfinder #29: The Cradle Infestation pg. 50
Level 16; Price 178,800
Shield Bonus +1/+2; Max Dex —; Armor Check Penalty -0
Bulk 1; Upgrades 0