The shielding allows for a wide field of view while at the same time protecting against firebombs and rock-throwing.

Earth's magnetic field protects it from the solar wind.

Later protected the ship from being destroyed by the energy field of a Promethean vessel.

That field would not protect me if the carpet took a wrong turn and smashed into a wall at this speed.

Earth's magnetic field protects the planet from solar wind and radiation.

The field can easily protect Hardware from armor-piercing bullets, energy blasts, and even small explosions at close range.

The Earth's magnetic field protects the Earth from the deadly solar wind and has long been used for navigation.

In case of attack, her field of fire would protect the shuttle's port-midships area.

A rarnscoop field would have protected the forward end from micro-meteoroids during acceleration.

The field wouldn't protect her if she made a mistake.