[spoiler]The mercenary does have an energy shield capable of withstanding small energy weapons.[/spoiler] [i]The charged shot blows the soldier's cover away, and tosses him backwards. Recovering, he used his jump pack to leap to a rooftop close by, where he withdrew his railgun, charging a shot and preparing to fire. Moments after landing on the roof, he peeked and let loose a round from the weapon, the white hot sabot streaking towards Jackson's chest.[/i]