Does an Ion Cannon hit bypass shields, and is the ion token still placed if shields absorb it?

Question

Accepted Answer

No, it does not bypass shields. If the attack hits, the target takes one damage applied like any other (a shield token goes first, then a facedown Damage card) and also receives an ion token. The ion token is automatic and does not depend on hull damage getting through.

Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game

Does an Ion Cannon hit bypass shields, and is the ion token still placed if shields absorb it?