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| − | '''Magnetic constrictors''' are |
+ | '''Magnetic constrictors''' are specialized variants of [[magnetic conduit]]s that are used on [[warp core|warp cores]] and [[deflector dish|deflector dishes]] of [[Federation]] starships. They shrink to apply huge pressure to particles caught within the field, this allows particles to be fired out of small holes or weak points in the containment field. In a [[starship]]'s [[warp core]] [[anti-matter]] particles are fired into the [[matter-antimatter reaction assembly]] using a magnetic constrictor. |
In [[2371]], when the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] was pulled into the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the [[Caretaker]], [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] ordered that the magnetic constrictors be shut down to avert a [[warp core breach]]. ({{VOY|Caretaker}}) |
In [[2371]], when the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] was pulled into the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the [[Caretaker]], [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] ordered that the magnetic constrictors be shut down to avert a [[warp core breach]]. ({{VOY|Caretaker}}) |
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In [[2373]]/[[2063]], the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|USS ''Enterprise''-E]] learned that the [[Borg]] were attempting to transform the ship's [[deflector dish]] into an interplexing beacon to attract more Borg from the [[21st century]] for reinforcements. [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] ordered the separation of the secondary dish by disengaging the magnetic constrictors. ({{film|8}}) |
In [[2373]]/[[2063]], the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|USS ''Enterprise''-E]] learned that the [[Borg]] were attempting to transform the ship's [[deflector dish]] into an interplexing beacon to attract more Borg from the [[21st century]] for reinforcements. [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] ordered the separation of the secondary dish by disengaging the magnetic constrictors. ({{film|8}}) |
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| + | ==Additional references== |
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| + | * [[ENT]]: |
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| + | ** "[[Cold Front]]" |
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| + | * [[VOY]]: |
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| + | ** "[[Projections]]" |
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| + | ** "[[Dreadnought]]" |
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| + | ** "[[Investigations]]" |
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| + | ** "[[Lifesigns]]" |
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Revision as of 11:16, 6 March 2007
A magnetic constrictor in use aboard the USS Voyager.
Magnetic constrictors are specialized variants of magnetic conduits that are used on warp cores and deflector dishes of Federation starships. They shrink to apply huge pressure to particles caught within the field, this allows particles to be fired out of small holes or weak points in the containment field. In a starship's warp core anti-matter particles are fired into the matter-antimatter reaction assembly using a magnetic constrictor.
In 2371, when the USS Voyager was pulled into the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker, Captain Kathryn Janeway ordered that the magnetic constrictors be shut down to avert a warp core breach. (VOY: "Caretaker")
In 2373/2063, the crew of the USS Enterprise-E learned that the Borg were attempting to transform the ship's deflector dish into an interplexing beacon to attract more Borg from the 21st century for reinforcements. Captain Jean-Luc Picard ordered the separation of the secondary dish by disengaging the magnetic constrictors. (Star Trek: First Contact)