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Through making a stupid graphic to descibe what I meant, I answered my own question. http://www.theresomewhere.com/dump/stupidnevergoingtohappen.png http://www.theresomewhere.com/dump/stupidnevergoingtohappen.... I figured a far-off low level diversionary shield could act as a 'spike' and head off supernoval rays like some bow shock, but obviously that would be impossible to maintain a position as we orbit. Duh. So, I guess the only even vaguely plausible shield we could have is a local one — some sort of massive heavy water density spray to absorb energies before they hit our atmosphere.. in the very vain hope.