A gravity generator
The artificial gravity generator was a major component of the artificial gravity system aboard starships and shuttles. The artificial gravity generator changed the environment of a starship from zero gravity to artificial gravity, using the vessel's gravity plating.
Usually, a ship's "sweet spot" was found approximately halfway between the artificial gravity generator and the bow plate. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
An illustration of a gravity generator appeared on the bridge displays aboard the USS Reliant and the USS Enterprise in 2285. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
An illustration of another gravity generator appeared in the body of a Starfleet Command order that was sent to the USS Atlantis. (TNG: "Conspiracy")
According to Rick Sternbach, the gravity generator image was originally created for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He thinks this image appeared on the starboard forward part of the bridge of the USS Enterprise. [1]
In 2293, the gravity generator on board Kronos One was damaged when the vessel was fired upon by Chang's Bird-of-Prey. During this time Burke and Samno wearing gravity boots beamed aboard and assassinated Gorkon before the auxiliary units restored gravity. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
External link[]
- Artificial gravity generator at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works