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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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*]/]: ] 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: Although the ] were initially portrayed as performing this function (as an extension of existing scientific concepts), in later incarnations the function of the shields appears to have changed to absorbing incoming fire from energy weapons (e.g. ]s) and it is suggested that technology has advanced to a point where standard hull plating protects inhabitants from dangers such as radiation. |
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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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