Yes, the shields would erupt in a scintillating rainbow of pyrotechnic colors as they were stressed further and further, finally going black as they fell under the onslaught of rods, cones, planes, beams and stilettos of irresistible ravening coruscating force!

It doesn’t really make sense. After their first two attempts failed, you’d think the Vogon Constructor Fleet would just bypass this solar system. Think of the cost overruns!