Ion shield

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An ion shield was a type of deflector shield that was projected from a specialized generator and used to protect a starship from ion build-up inflicted by ion storms, nebulae, and ion weaponry. Ion shields could be configured to discharge their ion energy when the shield overloaded, causing the ions to transfer to nearby ships.[1] In 3 ABY,[2] the Rokana Raiders used R93 refractor starfighters equipped with ion shields that allowed them to raid from the Sayma Nebula in the Khepi system of Wild Space. While escaping from the Rokana Raiders' base at the Khepi Tomb in the Sayma Nebula, Kay Vess stole an ion shield generator and later had it installed in her EML-850 light freighter, the Trailblazer.[1]

Behind the scenes

IonShield-Outlaws

Ion shields first appeared in the canon continuity in the "A Pirate's Fortune" expansion for the Massive Entertainment video game Star Wars Outlaws,[1] which was released on May 15, 2025.[3] Ion shields first appeared in the Star Wars Legends in the 1993 novel Prophets of the Dark Side by Paul Davids and Hollace Davids.[4]

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars Outlaws
  2. ↑ Premium-Era-real Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024! on Popverse: "We're beginning our journey three years after the Battle of Yavin" (backup link archived on January 22, 2025) dates the events of Star Wars Outlaws to 3 ABY.
  3. ↑ Ubisoft-Favicon Watch The New Trailer For Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune, Releasing May 15 on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
  4. ↑ Prophets of the Dark Side
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