Ray shield/Legends

"The shaft is ray-shielded, so you'll have to use proton torpedoes."

- Jan Dodonna

A ray shield, or energy shield, was a type of deflector shield specifically designed to deflect energy weapons, primarily lasers. They were also adapted to serve as capture devices aboard starships.

"Activate ray shields!"

- Grievous

In 19 BBY, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the recently-rescued Palpatine walked into a ray shield trap, set by Grievous. Lacking a "plan B," they were captured and taken to the bridge where Grievous had been waiting for them.

The Death Star's exhaust port was protected by a ray shield; however, Alliance proton torpedoes could penetrate it, and it was pivotal in the destruction of the battle station.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Droids 2: The Ultimate Weapon
 * Star Wars: Empire at War
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi