Phototropic shielding

Phototropic shielding was a process by which transparent materials were turned into filters for intense light radiation without losing their transparency.

Appearances

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization (First appearance)
• Jedi's Honor
• Splinter of the Mind's Eye
• X-Wing: Wraith Squadron

Sources

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
• "Wanted by Cracken" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 10
• "Shape-shifters" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (as phototropics)
• Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia