GunslingerSix said:
Don't forget that the X-Wings are atmospheric fighters as well, so having wings is advantageous.
So, basically the ION Effect occurs regardless of shileds, but the shields do prevent the hull damage?
That is correct. The craft hit by an ion cannon suffers exactly one damage regardless of the number of hits. There is nothing special about that damage, it works just like any other damage - depleting shields if present before damaging the hull.