Read the infocards, and maybe this link might help.

I already downloaded that listing of weapons, but the problem is that it doesn't really answer my question... see, the thing is, if I'm about to head into, oh, let's say Red Hessian territory, or Corsair territory... I mean, how am I supposed to know what shield I should use in any given instance? If I use a positron shield and am planning to travel where Corsairs are, how do I know if they have weapons that are strong against positron shields?

Basically, my question is how does one plan one's outfitting for any given area?

Ask in the Spoiler forum. We can't answer those questions here.

There is a great thing here called the THE SEARCH FORUM BUTTON

Its at the top bar on almost every page of this site. Use that before posting.

No need to be snotty about it.

Personally, I don't view this subject as a spoiler... a spoiler is something more of a secret, really, whereas this which I seek is more of something that should be common knowledge. I don't think that somehting like "use shield X in Liberty territory and shield Y in Kusari territory" would be something that I'd really classify as a secret...

You're right, it's not hardcore-spoiler, but still qualifies. More like tips than plot-revelations. Still, some perhaps would like to find out on their own. Why take chances that you might ruin someone else's fun? nobody gets hurt if you ask in the Spoiler.

Point granted.