Talk:"Chopper" (Astromech)/@comment-2601:147:8501:1F8F:ADDD:FC57:F5A1:A728-20171112154122/@comment-454133-20171116170353

The article is poorly written, possibly by someone who doesn't play the game much (PR isn't always handled by technical experts).

With the precedent clearly established by other cards and the FAQ, for chopper to be able to gain above shield value, it would have to be worded like this: "Action: Discard 1 other equipped upgrade card to gain a shield token, even above your shield value." This wording both avoids the established keyword "regain", and explicitly bucks the established ruling by giving the player permission to exceed their shield value.

This is why TOs and most players will instinctively interpret it as limited to your shield value. The precedent is set, and that means a lot. It will require an explicitly stated exception, in the card text or in the FAQ. Lacking both, chopper cannot go above shield value.