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Boeing Patents Star Wars Style Force Field Technology
An anonymous reader was one of many to point out that Boeing doesn't want to rely on a sad devotion to an ancient religion to protect aircraft and conjure up the stolen data tapes, but plans on using force fields instead. "Boeing's new patent may let the force be with you even in real life. The aircraft and defense company has taken a cue from science fiction with its plan to develop a Star Wars style force field that would use energy to deflect any potential damage. Just liking the luminescent shields seen in the film, Boeing's "Method and system for shock wave attenuation via electromagnetic arc" could provide a real-life layer of protection from nearby impacts to targets. The downside: It won't protect from direct hits."
direct hit: That's where everybody moves side to side in unison and then falls to the floor.
Then some panel blows and sparks fly everywhere - why they stopped using fuses in the future is anyone's guess.
And the guy in he red shirt will be dead. All others will be just unconscious.
Shit! Wrong franchise!
Oooohh...deflected!
We urgently need a deflector that will shield us from click-bait. And look as good as Uhura in a miniskirt!
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Last time I heard about force fields and deflector shields, we created a wormhole, made the USS Eldridge disappear, and caused a bunch of navy personnel to get embedded in the bulkhead of the ship
"Uhura in a miniskirt" is the ultimate click-bait, and it's not even a link!
This was the most perfect, organic opportunity for a rick-roll in years.
Geek card revoked, Ms. Thwacks. Geek card revoked.