From: k_meinhard@gmx.de   
      
   > Not counting Star-Trek-like "shields", a simple mirror could deflect   
   > 99.9% of the laser energy, while the rest may be spread around by a good   
   > heat spreading design of the hull.   
      
   Come to think of it, a layer of nicely cut brilliants might do a nice   
   job of reflecting most of the laser light and spreading the heat.   
      
   Think about the look of your warships :-)   
      
      
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