The movie had its problems and I’ve never read the books but even I know the answer is because the shields don’t stop slow moving objects otherwise you wouldn’t be able to pick up a cup. It’s even explained in the film, admittedly very briefly.
But then again that’s also how personal shields work in Stargate
Also a laser hitting a shield causes a massive explosion, which could be at the shield or laser gun. Bullets get stopped and a laser would likely kill either user if many kilometers away, or both of closer.
The movie had its problems and I’ve never read the books but even I know the answer is because the shields don’t stop slow moving objects otherwise you wouldn’t be able to pick up a cup. It’s even explained in the film, admittedly very briefly.
But then again that’s also how personal shields work in Stargate
Also a laser hitting a shield causes a massive explosion, which could be at the shield or laser gun. Bullets get stopped and a laser would likely kill either user if many kilometers away, or both of closer.
No could be, it’s at the shield and source.
They even had a little rhyme/phrase to help them remember to stab their opponents slowly.
Have they considered that poison gas also moves slowly?
And napalm?
They sure as hell don’t mind war crimes.
That’s a plot point in the series, yes