I think this is recent - the SV Hyperlaser Cannon reload time looks to be longer than the enemy shield recharge delay.

I tested it yesterday on Rados Missile Base. After a full reload cycle, the base's shield consistently regained a couple of percent points before my lasers started firing again.

Now, this is mostly a psychological issue. The damage output was more than enough to eventually overcome the shields. But it really really annoys the player: "Hurry up you rusty piece of ****, see it's recharging already!"

Could you please do something about it? (Something other than prescribing medication, that is. :)

I guess I could put a peashooter turret on top of my strike craft for the sole purpose of tickling the enemy shields to prevent recharge...