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A '''deflector shield''' is a form of ] intended to protect space travellers from charged particles that might otherwise pose cancer or genetic risks. |
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Initially, this was entirely a concept of speculation and fiction, as with the ] used by ] starships in the fictional ] universe. |
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Recently, though, groups have begun research on building actual deflector fields to protect ] astronauts travelling to the ] or ]. |
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A ] in ] group, lead by ], has been experimenting with using a bubble of charged plasma to surround a spacecraft, contained by a fine mesh of superconducting wire. |
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Likewise, ] is attempting to design an actual test satellite, which should orbit the earth with a charged plasma field around it. By the end of 2007, they hope to have tested the concept in a 4 meter-long ] chamber. |
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==Popular Culture== |
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*]: The spell "Reflect" deflects most ] attacks |
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*]/]: ] have deflectors of concentrated psychic energy on absolutely everything. The ] Science Vessel can project a "defensive matrix" on any unit, which negates all but the smallest bit of shrapnel, resulting in only one hitpoint lost per attack. |
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*] and spinoffs: Most ships have a shield |
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*]: Deflectors are standard issue on most ships |
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*]: Allied Jeeps have deflectors on them |
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*] Move used by ] |
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