Can advanced species defend against kugelblitzes?

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An advanced species in the story has mastered the production and control of kugelblitzes, allowing them to target and detonate these black hole-like weapons at enemies. Potential defenses discussed include outrunning the kugelblitz using advanced propulsion technology and enhancing shields to absorb the energy, though both methods face significant challenges. The feasibility of these defenses is questioned, particularly regarding the extreme heat and relativistic effects associated with kugelblitzes. The conversation also touches on the implications of faster-than-light travel and the need for a deflector system to mitigate threats. Ultimately, the role of kugelblitzes in the plot raises questions about the balance of advanced technology and its narrative significance.
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I have a story where an extremely advanced species has figured out how to produce and control kugelblitzes to a high enough degree that they can calculate the distance to an enemy and produce and fire one to explode at the target.

Would there be any possible defense against such a weapon?

I had two ideas: 1: outrun it, in my universe we've figured out negative energy density and can make an alcurrier drive. 2: feed it, pump extra energy into your shields so that it passes through you and is a safe distance past before it finally goes off.

I see major problems with both, faster than light travel is not an issue for the ship, but accelerating fast enough to outrun a relativistic black hole is. And letting it pass through you, even if it doesn't fully explode, it's still extremely hot because it's close.
 
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Could the same tech that allows one to be controlled, also allow it to be defended against, some kind of deflector?... if they can go ftl, then then they have solved the problem of running into things (small rocks, dust...) at superluminal speeds right?
Basically you have a lot of magic in the universe, so what, exactly, is the problem?
How are the kugelblitzes important to the plot?
 
newjerseyrunner said:
I have a story where an extremely advanced species has figured out how to produce and control kugelblitzes to a high enough degree that they can calculate the distance to an enemy and produce and fire one to explode at the target.
That would be something like a Trump, but in Ultraviolet.
 
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