Others ran forward to raise their shields over the king.

He raised his shields just as a message came through from the station.

"The Brother raised his shields, of course, just like we're going to be taught to do."

Three soldiers who'd started forward at his order backed instead and raised their shields.

Because then the ship would have to raise shields, and there'd be no telling when they could lower them again.

"Their weapons systems are powered up, and they have raised shields."

Be prepared to raise shields, but leave them down until we're attacked.

"But it might be wise to tell your ships to raise their shields just the same."

Raise your shields immediately and move out of Recovery's firing range!

If everything goes to plan, Helios should be trying to raise her shields at any moment.