Advanced shields

Advanced shields are an improvement to starfighter deflector shields, allowing for more protection.

During the TIE fighter battle at the Battle of Yavin, Luke Skywalker, going by Red Five of Red Squadron, found and retrieved advanced shields near a turbolaser turret.

During the Attack on Yavin 4 conducted by the Empire in response to the destruction of the first Death Star shortly beforehand, Skywalker, now acting as Red Leader, while providing reinforcements for the Rebels escape by taking out Imperial transports, proceeded to fly through the fourth one he encountered and retrieved the Advanced shields.

Behind the scenes
Advanced shields were an tech upgrade prevalent in the Rogue Squadron series. Upon being retrieved, they added an additional, blue-colored gauge to the shield gauge.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike