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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, led by ], has been experimenting with using a bubble of charged plasma to surround a spacecraft, contained by a fine mesh of superconducting wire.<ref></ref> |
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Likewise, ] is attempting to design an actual test satellite, which should orbit Earth with a charged plasma field around it.<ref></ref> 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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*]: Plasma based deflector shields are a common defense for ] warships and personnel. |
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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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*]: Energy-based shields that encompass entire ships from various races capable of withstanding both projectile and energy weapons as well as solar radiation and even water. Generally, the effectiveness of a shield is directly proportional to the amount of energy provided to it. The most powerful shields are those created by the ], ], and ] with the most powerful one being the shield of ]. Personal energy shields also exist but vary from culture to culture. |
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*] and spinoffs: Although the ] were initially portrayed as performing this function as an extension of existing scientific concepts, it is suggested in later incarnations that technology has advanced to a point where standard hull plating protects inhabitants from dangers such as radiation. Deflector shields remain standard for absorbing incoming fire from energy weapons such as ]s however. |
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*]: Deflectors are standard issue on most ships and perform a function similar to that of their Star Trek counterparts. |
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*]: Allied Jeeps have deflectors on them |
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*] Move used by ] |
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* ] Used by all three factions UEF, Aeon and Cybran. Each race's shield generators can be upgraded to increase its defence and radius of energy. This is most likely a form of charged ions or plasma in a spherical form. |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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*D. Andrews, “Things To Do While Coasting Through Interstellar Space,” AIAA-2004-3706, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 11-14, 2004. |
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* A.R. Martin, “Bombardment by Interstellar Material and Its Effects on the Vehicle,” Project Daedalus Final Report (Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 1978): S116–S121. |
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