The shield is for the benefit of all.
PLAN: Bungie buys up a mass of land in central Australia. Establishes a new State. Packs up and moves there. Hires all fans to move there with them. Eventually nationalise. Establish own security force / defence. Invade the world with Bungie culture of awesome and generosity. World peace. Space exploration commences en-mass. Mass relay discovered near Pluto. Discover galaxy. Spread culture of Bungie awesome and conquor galaxy. Galactic peace. Commence construction of moon sized Marty O'Donnell statue. Vibrates his discography throughout space and eternity. Inspires all new forms of life to follow Bungie way. Bungie solves problem to universe expanding and eventual death. Universal peace and prosperity for eternity. 7/7 is forever an intergalactic holiday filled with rejoicing, snacks, and optional orgies.