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| − | '''Theta radiation''', also known as '''theta-band emissions''', is a [[radiation]] created by contaminated [[antimatter]] byproducts. It is extremely dangerous to the health of [[humanoid]]s. Theta radiation can also block [[sensor]] scans. |
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| + | '''Theta radiation''' is a form of [[energy]] which can be extremely [[toxic]] to [[humanoid]] life. A regular byproduct of [[antimatter waste]], theta radiation in high enough concentrations can disrupt [[subspace]] and prevent the formation of a stable [[warp field]]. ({{VOY|Night|Juggernaut}}) |
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| + | [[Arithrazine]] was a [[drugs and treatments|medication]] used for the most extreme cases of theta radiation [[Radiation poisoning|poisoning]]. ({{VOY|The Omega Directive}}) |
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| − | The [[Malon]] species' means of generating power creates large amounts of antimatter byproducts ("9 billion [[isoton]]s a day"). These antimatter byproducts emit large amounts of theta radiation. The Malon send out cargo [[vessel]]s to dump the antimatter byproducts, leaving areas of [[space]] with large quantities of theta radiation. |
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| + | In the absence of proper precautions, theta radiation could be extremely hazardous. Symptoms of theta radiation poisoning included hallucinations, fatigue, and nausea. Over longer periods of time, cumulative exposure could cause {{dis|cell|biology}}ular degradation and severely shorter life expectancy, and theta radiation of extremely high levels could liquefy organic material. ({{VOY|Night|Juggernaut|Life Line}}) |
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| − | A Malon named [[Emck]] dumped his antimatter byproducts in the region of space known as [[the Void (region)|the Void]]. [[Night Alien]]s, who were indigenous to the Void, started to suffer from theta [[radiation poisoning]] and many died. |
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| + | By the [[24th century]], [[Starfleet]] had eliminated the generation of this form of waste product, utilizing a [[transkinetic chamber]] to break down the residual [[antimatter]] on a [[subatomic]] level, and a series of [[radiometric converter]]s to absorb the resultant theta radiation, recycling the energy and using it to power various ships' systems. ({{VOY|Night}}) |
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| − | [[Transporter]] [[biofilter]]s can stop theta radiation from entering a [[starship|ship]]. |
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| + | In [[2063]], upon [[time travel|traveling back in time]] from the year [[2373]], the [[Borg]] attacked [[Zefram Cochrane]]'s launch facility in [[Montana]], damaging, among other things, the [[throttle assembly]] of Cochrane's [[warp]] vessel, the ''[[Phoenix]]'', causing it to leak harmful theta radiation. This necessitated the [[inoculation]] of members of the crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E}}, which had followed the Borg vessel from the future, against theta radiation poisoning. Cochrane's partner, [[Lily Sloane]], herself succumbed to the effects of severe theta radiation poisoning, although she was successfully treated by [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]], [[chief medical officer]] of the ''Enterprise''. ({{film|8}}) |
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| − | The final stages of theta radiation poisoning involve the degrading of major body organs. ({{VOY|Night}}) |
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| + | Theta radiation in small doses could be used to destroy [[microorganism]]s, and was used in {{EnterpriseNX}}'s [[decontamination chamber]] when it was determined that a member of the crew was infected. In [[2153]], after exploring an uninhabited [[planet]], [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] discovered that he and [[Sub-Commander]] [[T'Pol]] had been infected with an unknown microorganism, and attempted to use theta radiation to eliminate the infection. ({{ENT|Bounty}}) |
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| − | In a race to deploy personalized [[shuttle]]s to capture [[USS Voyager|''Voyager'''s]] [[probe]] in a [[gas giant]], the Malon attempted to disrupt ''Voyager''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s progress by dumping amounts of theta radiation. These attempts slightly damaged ''Voyager''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[shield]]s ({{VOY|Extreme Risk}}) |
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| + | Later that year, while attempting to synthesize [[trellium-D]] with which to insulate their [[hull]] against the effects of [[spatial anomaly|spatial anomalies]], T'Pol and [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] attempted theta radiation bombardment. However, when the molecular pressure began to rise uncontrollably, Tucker deactivated the theta radiation, to no effect, eventually necessitating Tucker and T'Pol's evacuation of the [[lab]] in order to avoid the resultant explosion. ({{ENT|Rajiin}}) |
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| − | After the [[Borg]] attack on [[Earth]] in [[2063]], Lieutenant Commander [[Data]] determined that the damaged warp-ship [[Phoenix]] was emitting theta radiation due to a damaged throttle assembly. One of the workers on the warp-ship, [[Lily Sloane]], was diagnosed with theta radiation because of the attack. ({{film|8}}) |
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| + | In [[2375]], while traversing the [[Delta Quadrant]], the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} encountered a region of space nearly 2,500 [[light year]]s across, wherein no [[star system]]s existed, and all light from outside was occluded by heavy concentrations of theta radiation, resulting in a starless, oppressive expanse which the crew took to calling "{{dis|the Void|region}}" The crew soon discovered that the theta radiation was a result of massive amounts of antimatter waste being dumped in the region by the crew of a [[Malon export vessel]], despite the harmful effects it was having on [[Night Alien|at least one species]] native to the area. In an attempt at [[diplomacy]], the ''Voyager'' crew offered to share their reclamation technology with [[Controller]] [[Emck]], the master of the [[Malon]] vessel, although Emck ultimately chose to turn down their offer, as it would put him out of business. ({{VOY|Night}}) |
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| + | [[File:Theta radiation cloud.jpg|thumb|left|A Malon vessel vents a theta radiation cloud]] |
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| + | Later that year, the ''Voyager'' crew encountered another Malon vessel, while attempting to retrieve a [[multi-spatial probe]] which had become trapped in the atmosphere of a [[gas giant]]. The Malon, attempting to obtain the [[probe]] for themselves, released a cloud of theta radiation as a form of attack, successfully weakening ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[shields]] to 89 percent. ({{VOY|Extreme Risk}}) |
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| + | Also that year, while attempting to narrow the possible events which could have been causing a ship-wide molecular decay, the [[biomimetic lifeform|biomimetic]] crew of a duplicate ''Voyager'' considered an encounter with a species known as the [[Kmada]], who attempted to [[sabotage]] their [[life support system]] with theta radiation, although they ultimately rejected this as a possibility. ({{VOY|Course: Oblivion}}) |
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| + | Later in 2375, ''Voyager'' encountered a Malon vessel yet again, this time suffering from catastrophic damage, threatening to explode and spread over four trillion [[isoton]]s of antimatter waste over an area of three light years. Utilizing an inoculation developed by [[The Doctor]] which temporarily prevented their cells from absorbing theta radiation (although [[Neelix]] swore by his recipe of crushed [[rama leaf|rama leaves]] and [[Katyllian clove]]s), a [[boarding party]] from ''Voyager'' attempted to repair the vessel, only to discover that the ship had been [[sabotage]]d by what the Malon referred to as a "[[vihaar]]," a former crewmember who had been severely poisoned and deformed by exposure to theta radiation. ({{VOY|Juggernaut}}) |
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| + | In [[2376]], during his initial examination of [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Lewis Zimmerman]], The Doctor asked him if he had been exposed to theta radiation, provoking annoyance from Zimmerman who considered it the sort of question a first-year medical student would ask. ({{VOY|Life Line}}) |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Antimatter radiation]] |
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| + | ==External link== |
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| + | *{{mbeta}} |
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Revision as of 02:56, 21 January 2020
T'Pol and Phlox exposed to theta radiation in the decon chamber
Theta radiation is a form of energy which can be extremely toxic to humanoid life. A regular byproduct of antimatter waste, theta radiation in high enough concentrations can disrupt subspace and prevent the formation of a stable warp field. (VOY: "Night", "Juggernaut")
Arithrazine was a medication used for the most extreme cases of theta radiation poisoning. (VOY: "The Omega Directive")
In the absence of proper precautions, theta radiation could be extremely hazardous. Symptoms of theta radiation poisoning included hallucinations, fatigue, and nausea. Over longer periods of time, cumulative exposure could cause cellular degradation and severely shorter life expectancy, and theta radiation of extremely high levels could liquefy organic material. (VOY: "Night", "Juggernaut", "Life Line")
By the 24th century, Starfleet had eliminated the generation of this form of waste product, utilizing a transkinetic chamber to break down the residual antimatter on a subatomic level, and a series of radiometric converters to absorb the resultant theta radiation, recycling the energy and using it to power various ships' systems. (VOY: "Night")
In 2063, upon traveling back in time from the year 2373, the Borg attacked Zefram Cochrane's launch facility in Montana, damaging, among other things, the throttle assembly of Cochrane's warp vessel, the Phoenix, causing it to leak harmful theta radiation. This necessitated the inoculation of members of the crew of the USS Enterprise, which had followed the Borg vessel from the future, against theta radiation poisoning. Cochrane's partner, Lily Sloane, herself succumbed to the effects of severe theta radiation poisoning, although she was successfully treated by Doctor Beverly Crusher, chief medical officer of the Enterprise. (Star Trek: First Contact)
Theta radiation in small doses could be used to destroy microorganisms, and was used in Enterprise NX-01's decontamination chamber when it was determined that a member of the crew was infected. In 2153, after exploring an uninhabited planet, Doctor Phlox discovered that he and Sub-Commander T'Pol had been infected with an unknown microorganism, and attempted to use theta radiation to eliminate the infection. (ENT: "Bounty")
Later that year, while attempting to synthesize trellium-D with which to insulate their hull against the effects of spatial anomalies, T'Pol and Commander Tucker attempted theta radiation bombardment. However, when the molecular pressure began to rise uncontrollably, Tucker deactivated the theta radiation, to no effect, eventually necessitating Tucker and T'Pol's evacuation of the lab in order to avoid the resultant explosion. (ENT: "Rajiin")
In 2375, while traversing the Delta Quadrant, the crew of the USS Voyager encountered a region of space nearly 2,500 light years across, wherein no star systems existed, and all light from outside was occluded by heavy concentrations of theta radiation, resulting in a starless, oppressive expanse which the crew took to calling "the Void" The crew soon discovered that the theta radiation was a result of massive amounts of antimatter waste being dumped in the region by the crew of a Malon export vessel, despite the harmful effects it was having on at least one species native to the area. In an attempt at diplomacy, the Voyager crew offered to share their reclamation technology with Controller Emck, the master of the Malon vessel, although Emck ultimately chose to turn down their offer, as it would put him out of business. (VOY: "Night")
A Malon vessel vents a theta radiation cloud
Later that year, the Voyager crew encountered another Malon vessel, while attempting to retrieve a multi-spatial probe which had become trapped in the atmosphere of a gas giant. The Malon, attempting to obtain the probe for themselves, released a cloud of theta radiation as a form of attack, successfully weakening Voyager's shields to 89 percent. (VOY: "Extreme Risk")
Also that year, while attempting to narrow the possible events which could have been causing a ship-wide molecular decay, the biomimetic crew of a duplicate Voyager considered an encounter with a species known as the Kmada, who attempted to sabotage their life support system with theta radiation, although they ultimately rejected this as a possibility. (VOY: "Course: Oblivion")
Later in 2375, Voyager encountered a Malon vessel yet again, this time suffering from catastrophic damage, threatening to explode and spread over four trillion isotons of antimatter waste over an area of three light years. Utilizing an inoculation developed by The Doctor which temporarily prevented their cells from absorbing theta radiation (although Neelix swore by his recipe of crushed rama leaves and Katyllian cloves), a boarding party from Voyager attempted to repair the vessel, only to discover that the ship had been sabotaged by what the Malon referred to as a "vihaar," a former crewmember who had been severely poisoned and deformed by exposure to theta radiation. (VOY: "Juggernaut")
In 2376, during his initial examination of Dr. Lewis Zimmerman, The Doctor asked him if he had been exposed to theta radiation, provoking annoyance from Zimmerman who considered it the sort of question a first-year medical student would ask. (VOY: "Life Line")
See also
External link
- Theta radiation at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works