Force shield

Force shields (sometimes just referred to as shields) are devices that generate localized electromagnetic field which stop oncoming high speed projectiles. They come in many different sizes from protecting an individual to large vehicles. They have a variety of uses for both civilians and military. Spacecraft use them to deflect interstellar debris while traveling between systems while the military uses them on both vehicles and infantry as an extra layer of protection. Force shields are also useful in other high risk activities where they can mitigate impact damage from falling. They can also protect a user in the event they are struck by a vehicle.

Although they are effective at blocking projectiles, they have a limited charge. While out in the field, a force shield charge can last for days, their energy gets depleted based on how powerful and how fast the projectile was. If they sustain too much kinetic energy, they immediately shut down and require a recharge to produce the protective EM field again. In combat situations, a shield can recharge to adequate levels if the person using it takes cover from fire, but if this proves insufficient, the shield's battery can be swapped out for an instant recharge.

Force shields are mostly designed to protect against kinetic force, but they can be disrupted by energy-based weapons as well as EMP grenades. Additionally, melee weapons are highly effective against shields as their slower movement can more easily bypass the shield's protection.