Shock Trooper is a Specialization used only by the Vanguard and Soldierclasses in Mass Effect 1 once you complete the Assignment UNC: Rogue VI and select it. This increases Health, Damage Protection, Biotic Protection along with advanced versions of Barrier or Immunity. It also raises the damage of Pistols and Shotguns. Any ranks of Soldier or Vanguard will be carried over when you take the Specialization.

Advanced abilities¶

Barrier Specialization ¶

Increases Barrier strength and duration by 25%. Barrier will regen 40 shields per sec.

Immunity Specialization ¶

Reduces the recharge time on Immunity by 25%.

Adrenaline Burst Specialization ¶

Reduces the recharge time on Adrenaline Burst by 25%.

Talent Levels¶

Talent Level	Description
7	Increases health by 4%. Increases damage protection by 6%. Still provides Vanguard/Soldier talent bonuses.
8	Increases health by 6%. Increases damage protection by 8%.
9	Unlocks Barrier Specialization (Vanguard) or Immunity Specialization (Soldier)
10	Increases health by 10%. Increases damage protection by 12%.
11	Increases health by 12%. Increases damage protection by 14%.
12	Unlocks Adrenaline Burst Specialization