Grand Army Electroshield

A character making use of a Gungan Electroshield can use their Melee Parry skill instead of Dodge when attempting to avoid being struck by a blaster bolt or other ranged energy attack. The shield is large enough that when it is used in this fashion the defender receives a +1D bonus to their Melee Parry skill. Gungan electroshields can be used to parry any energy weapon in this manner and with this bonus, including lightsabers. They provide no protection against physical attacks of any kind.