A3

The phrase "may not be defended" should read "are not affected"

Meta Rules
Meta #162 If a card "cannot be defended" by a specific type of card then the opponent may not play any cards of that type during the defensive action of that attack (but cards which are already in play can be used). If a card "is not affected" by a specific type of card, then cards of that type may be used during the defensive action, but any cards already in play before the attack was made are considered not in play until the defensive action is resolved.

Meta #165 Aspect cards which modify an attack or a defensive action cannot be played with the attack/defense unless the card specifically says so.