| Shields | |
|---|---|
| Star Trek franchise element | |
| First appearance |
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| Created by | (Series) Gene Roddenberry (Episode) Paul Schneider |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Defensive shields |
| Function | Protects ships, space stations, and planets from damage by hazard or enemy attack. |
In the Star Trek fictional universe, shields refer to a 23rd and 24th century technology that provides starships, space stations, and entire planets with limited protection against damage. They are sometimes referred to as deflectors, deflector shields, or (in Star Trek: The Original Series) screens. Types of shields include navigational deflectors.