That’s a solid idea, but the key is to make the shield adaptive. Treat each intrusion attempt as a data point, log its signature, and feed it back into the system so the algorithm learns to block similar patterns automatically. Don’t just throw a static firewall at the hull; give it a feedback loop that rewrites rules on the fly. Also, keep a separate audit trail so you can prove the shield’s decisions when we need to justify the cost. Trust the data, but test the model in a sandbox first—no one likes surprises when the real drones hit.

Great plan. Just remember to test the rule updates under load; a lag in the feedback loop could leave a window for exploitation. Keep the logs encrypted and timestamped—no one wants a broken audit trail. Once the sandbox proves stable, the hull should stay rock solid. Good luck.

All right, keep the logs tight and the feedback loop snappy. Let me know if anything odd shows up. Good luck.