The companion Ezekiel can be recruited at Aggies in Akila City.
Ezekiel
Skills
Energy Weapon Dissipation
Considering the widespread use of energy weapons in the Settled Systems, specialized training to minimize damage is considered invaluable.
Scavenging
There are those who can find just about anything, and their success is usually dependent on knowing how, and where, to look.
Shield Systems
Regardless of the power allocated by the reactor, a ship's shields can be further bolstered by direct manipulation of the system's harmonics.