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A '''refractor field''' generator is a small device which projects a protective energy field around the user. Its effect is to disperse the energy of an incoming shot or blow over the total area of the field. {{Fn|1}} The field, although less reliable than that of a ''[[rosarius]]'', can stop even the powerful projectiles such as lascannon and plasma hits.
Refractor fields are uncommon, and within the [[Imperial Guard]], are used only by [[officer]]s and [[enginseer]]s.{{Cite this}}
The [[White Scars]] are also known to use them, with the ''Souldrinkers'' (a unique close-combat unit) being equipped with them.{{Cite This}}
A much more rare variation of this technology is the '''Reductor Field''', which, rather than try to stop projectiles, tries to cushion their impact to a point where they are of no danger to the wearer. [[Commissar Yarrick]] is known to wear one.{{Cite this}}
==Sources==
*[[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg. 116 ==Uncited==*{{Uncited}}*[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)]],{{Cite this}}*[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]],{{Cite this}}*[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]],{{Cite this}}
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