Allowing for an instant shield recharge without the wait usually associated with recharging stations, power cells first appeared in Marathon 2: Durandal.
Although they can be found throughout the solo levels of Marathon 2 and Marathon Infinity, they are somewhat more commonly found in network levels.
| Power Cell | Effect on The Marine |
|---|---|
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Restores shields to 100% (150 units) |
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Increases shields to double normal capacity (300 units) |
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Increases shields to triple normal capacity (450 units). |