Energy screen

Energy screens were a form of defence used to deflect incoming radiation, this was mainly useful to block incoming laser fire, and in conjunction with a kinetic screen, block blaster fire.

As the screens absorbed more radiation, they became weaker and weaker until they eventually collapsed. At this point on smaller ships the radiation buffers would need to be replaced manually; or on larger ships, the buffers would need to be purged. Purging a ships radiation buffers required a discharge facility, which would be available at most spaceports.