Magnetic field/Legends

A magnetic field, also called a magnetic containment field or magcon for short, was a type of electromagnetic field generated to contain atmosphere or other gaseous substances within a certain space.

Magnetic fields were used throughout the Galaxy to contain the atmosphere in starship hangers, as well as to protect pilots who were forced to abandon their vehicles while in space and did not have the benefit of environmental or vac-rated life-support suits. In addition, magcon fields were used on starships to help shield against the effects of ion storms and other forms of potentially-damaging interstellar radiation.