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| Ray shield | |
| Type: | Technology |
| Continuity: | Star Wars |
| Aliases: | Ray shields |
| Availability: | Unique item |
| 1st appearance: | Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope |
A ray shield is a fictional item featured in the Star Wars multimedia franchise. They are an energy force field that serves as a deflector shield, but can also absorb high volumes of energy such as laser fire. Ray shield technology is implemented into many different types of items including starships, small command bunkers, and even ground vehicles.