Shields (Star Trek)

Shields
Shields
Star Trek franchise element
First appearance	"Balance of Terror"; Star Trek; December 15, 1966;
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.

Shields
Star Trek franchise element
First appearance	"Balance of Terror" Star Trek December 15, 1966
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.