One of the oldest award around, the Silver Shield dates back to First Jovian Empire. Initially created to award inventors and discoverers it later evolved to include those responsible for gathering and storing great amounts of knowledge. Today it is awarded to those that show great service to the Jovian Empire, such as bridging the communication gap between the Jovians and the other races.
Bounty
Security Reward
Rate of Fire
Optimal Range
Falloff
Tracking speed
Full Shield Recharge
Radar
Ladar
Magnetometric
Gravimetric