Post originally by Straggler at 2004-06-18 15:41:01
Converted from Phorums BB System

See the
Battle of Hoth in Episode V, in which the Rebels' KDY Ion Cannon fires
right through a planetary defensive shield to take out a Star Destroyer
for the example I'm talking about.
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I'm pretty sure they lowered the shields to fire the cannon. Haven't seen the movies in a while though, but I recall them mentioning it.