Magnetic field

A magnetic field, also called a magnetic forcefield, magnetic shield, magnetic containment field, magcon field, or atmosphere containment field, was a type of force field that was generated in order to contain atmosphere inside a space such as a hangar, and the vacuum of space outside.

Planets were capable of generating their own natural magnetic fields, and some more unusual planetary magnetic fields could interfere with the operation of repulsorlift vehicles.

Magnetic fields were used throughout the galaxy to contain the atmosphere within starship hangars, as well as to protect pilots who were forced to abandon their vehicles while in realspace and did not have the benefit of environmental or vac-rated life-support enviro-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. Fields of this type kept in air, but were notoriously poor at retaining heat, resulting in cold temperatures.

Magnacuffs employed micromagnetic fields to lock their restraining bands into position.

Both Death Stars had quite large magnetic fields.

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