The handheld Gungan personal energy shield represents a specific type of energy shield, produced by the Otoh Gunga Defense League, and it utilized hydrostatic bubble technology. These shields possessed an energy screen that could be activated or deactivated, providing defense against both blaster weaponry and physical attacks. During the battle_of_naboo at the Great Grass Plains, the Gungan Grand Army employed these shields in their conflict against the Trade Federation's droid army. These shields could be held in a single hand, or alternatively, secured to the forearm. Furthermore, the Gungan personal energy shields demonstrated the ability to deflect Force lightning.