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[[File:Spatial torpedo, Fight or flight 1.jpg|thumb|A [[22nd century]] [[Starfleet]] [[spatial torpedo]]]] |
[[File:Spatial torpedo, Fight or flight 1.jpg|thumb|A [[22nd century]] [[Starfleet]] [[spatial torpedo]]]] |
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[[File:USS Excelsior firing torpedoes.jpg|thumb|The {{USS|Excelsior}} firing [[photon torpedo]]es]] |
[[File:USS Excelsior firing torpedoes.jpg|thumb|The {{USS|Excelsior}} firing [[photon torpedo]]es]] |
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+ | [[File:Plasma Torp TOS-R.jpg|thumb|A [[Romulan]] [[Romulan Bird-of-Prey (23rd century)|Bird-of-Prey]] firing a [[plasma torpedo]]]] |
[[File:USS Defiant firing quantum torpedoes.jpg|thumb|The {{USS|Defiant|2370}} firing [[quantum torpedo]]es]] |
[[File:USS Defiant firing quantum torpedoes.jpg|thumb|The {{USS|Defiant|2370}} firing [[quantum torpedo]]es]] |
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| + | [[File:Jellyship torpedoes.jpg|thumb|The ''{{dis|Jellyfish|ship}}'' firing torpedoes]] |
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+ | A '''torpedo''' was a self-propelled, self-guided weapon. Torpedoes of some type were part of the standard weaponry of most [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessel]]s in the [[22nd century|22nd]] to [[24th century|24th]] centuries. |
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Torpedoes were primarily used in space combat as an alternative to [[directed energy weapon]]s such as [[disruptor]]s and [[phaser]]s. Torpedoes could be configured before launch to fit various specifications. Normally a torpedo was equipped with a warhead, and the explosive yield of this warhead could vary depending on the type of torpedo. [[Torpedo launcher]]s brought the weapon into the [[Torpedo tube|launch tube]] and allowed fire control from the ship's [[bridge]], although a torpedo could be launched manually. ({{TNG|Masks}}; {{VOY|Future's End, Part II}}) Most of the time a [[tactical officer]] was responsible for target acquisition and launch sequence. |
Torpedoes were primarily used in space combat as an alternative to [[directed energy weapon]]s such as [[disruptor]]s and [[phaser]]s. Torpedoes could be configured before launch to fit various specifications. Normally a torpedo was equipped with a warhead, and the explosive yield of this warhead could vary depending on the type of torpedo. [[Torpedo launcher]]s brought the weapon into the [[Torpedo tube|launch tube]] and allowed fire control from the ship's [[bridge]], although a torpedo could be launched manually. ({{TNG|Masks}}; {{VOY|Future's End, Part II}}) Most of the time a [[tactical officer]] was responsible for target acquisition and launch sequence. |
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| − | The maximum effective range of a torpedo depended on its type. Range was dependent on [[propulsion]] and acquisition capabilities. Propulsion was categorized basically by whether the torpedo was [[ |
+ | The maximum effective range of a torpedo depended on its type. Range was dependent on [[propulsion]] and acquisition capabilities. Propulsion was categorized basically by whether the torpedo was [[warp-capable]] or used another method of propulsion. Some types of torpedoes were equipped with a [[auto-destruct|self-destruction mechanism]]. For those types, if a torpedo needed to be aborted and destroyed, due to, for example, a targeting acquisition problem, it could be destroyed. |
The torpedo guided itself via internal sensors that could be configured by the tactical officer. ({{TNG|Genesis}}) The advantage was that a firing pattern could be established whereby multiple torpedo launches could be coordinated to hit a single target and thus make the best use of every torpedo's explosive yield. ({{TNG|Pen Pals}}) When necessary, the device's internal sensors could be replaced by specialized sensor packs, allowing for additional flexibility in use; for example, using a sensor pack designed to detect gaseous anomalies could enable a torpedo to lock onto impulse engine emissions. After configuration, the torpedo could be fired and would automatically acquire its target. ({{film|6}}) Some torpedoes featured advanced [[artificial intelligence]] to make the decisions about target acquisition, defensive maneuvers, etc. ({{VOY|Warhead}}) |
The torpedo guided itself via internal sensors that could be configured by the tactical officer. ({{TNG|Genesis}}) The advantage was that a firing pattern could be established whereby multiple torpedo launches could be coordinated to hit a single target and thus make the best use of every torpedo's explosive yield. ({{TNG|Pen Pals}}) When necessary, the device's internal sensors could be replaced by specialized sensor packs, allowing for additional flexibility in use; for example, using a sensor pack designed to detect gaseous anomalies could enable a torpedo to lock onto impulse engine emissions. After configuration, the torpedo could be fired and would automatically acquire its target. ({{film|6}}) Some torpedoes featured advanced [[artificial intelligence]] to make the decisions about target acquisition, defensive maneuvers, etc. ({{VOY|Warhead}}) |
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Torpedoes were used by different species and varied in type, appearance, explosive yield, and effective range. There were several types of torpedoes: |
Torpedoes were used by different species and varied in type, appearance, explosive yield, and effective range. There were several types of torpedoes: |
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| − | * '''[[Advanced long-range torpedo]]''' |
+ | * '''[[Advanced long-range torpedo]]''' – an undetectable long-range [[photon torpedo]] designed by [[John Harrison]] in the [[alternate reality]] |
| − | * '''[[Antimatter torpedo]]''' |
+ | * '''[[Antimatter torpedo]]''' – an [[antimatter weapon]], used by [[Kelemane's species]] |
| − | * '''[[Chroniton torpedo]]''' |
+ | * '''[[Chroniton torpedo]]''' – a torpedo in [[temporal flux]], used by the [[Krenim Imperium]] |
| − | * '''[[Gravimetric torpedo]]''' |
+ | * '''[[Gravimetric torpedo]]''' – a heavy weapon with a [[gravimetric]] charge, used by Starfleet |
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+ | * '''[[Isolytic burst]]''' – an illegal [[subspace weapon]] used by the [[Son'a]] |
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+ | * '''[[Photon torpedo]]''' – the most common type of torpedo, used by multiple species |
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+ | * '''[[Photonic torpedo]]''' – an antimatter weapon, used by [[Starfleet]] and the [[Vissian]]s |
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+ | * '''[[Plasma torpedo]]''' – used by [[Romulan]], [[Cardassian]], and [[Kazon]] forces |
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+ | * '''[[Pulse wave torpedo]]''' – a torpedo that could be used to disrupt [[subspace]] anomalies |
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+ | * '''[[Quantum torpedo]]''' – an advanced weapon, used by Starfleet, the [[Terran Rebellion]], and the [[Cardassian Union]] |
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+ | * '''[[Series 5 long-range tactical armor unit|Series 5 torpedo]]''' – an antimatter torpedo with artificial intelligence developed by the [[Druoda]] |
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+ | * '''[[Spatial torpedo]]''' – Triton-class spatial torpedoes were used by Starfleet in the [[22nd century]] |
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+ | * '''[[Stratospheric torpedo]]''' – a torpedo used in planetary [[atmosphere]]s by Starfleet and the [[Maquis]] |
| + | * '''[[Transphasic torpedo]]''' – an anti-[[Borg]] weapon, originally developed by {{Captain}} [[Kathryn Janeway]] in an [[alternate timeline]] |
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| ⚫ | {{bginfo|According to ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'' (p. 92), torpedoes, like auxiliary craft, were equipped with [[deflector shield]] window transponders. This allowed them to be launched while the shields were active, as they passed through during a window in the shields. Canonically, the concept of shield windows was introduced in the {{s|TNG}} episode {{e|The Wounded}}, where such things as [[Transporter|beaming]] are possible for 1/50th of a second between [[sensor]] systems cycles.}} |
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Revision as of 06:34, 28 November 2019
Multiple realities
(covers information from several alternate timelines)
(covers information from several alternate timelines)
The USS Excelsior firing photon torpedoes
A Romulan Bird-of-Prey firing a plasma torpedo
The USS Defiant firing quantum torpedoes
The Jellyfish firing torpedoes
A torpedo was a self-propelled, self-guided weapon. Torpedoes of some type were part of the standard weaponry of most Starfleet vessels in the 22nd to 24th centuries.
Torpedoes were primarily used in space combat as an alternative to directed energy weapons such as disruptors and phasers. Torpedoes could be configured before launch to fit various specifications. Normally a torpedo was equipped with a warhead, and the explosive yield of this warhead could vary depending on the type of torpedo. Torpedo launchers brought the weapon into the launch tube and allowed fire control from the ship's bridge, although a torpedo could be launched manually. (TNG: "Masks"; VOY: "Future's End, Part II") Most of the time a tactical officer was responsible for target acquisition and launch sequence.
The maximum effective range of a torpedo depended on its type. Range was dependent on propulsion and acquisition capabilities. Propulsion was categorized basically by whether the torpedo was warp-capable or used another method of propulsion. Some types of torpedoes were equipped with a self-destruction mechanism. For those types, if a torpedo needed to be aborted and destroyed, due to, for example, a targeting acquisition problem, it could be destroyed.
The torpedo guided itself via internal sensors that could be configured by the tactical officer. (TNG: "Genesis") The advantage was that a firing pattern could be established whereby multiple torpedo launches could be coordinated to hit a single target and thus make the best use of every torpedo's explosive yield. (TNG: "Pen Pals") When necessary, the device's internal sensors could be replaced by specialized sensor packs, allowing for additional flexibility in use; for example, using a sensor pack designed to detect gaseous anomalies could enable a torpedo to lock onto impulse engine emissions. After configuration, the torpedo could be fired and would automatically acquire its target. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) Some torpedoes featured advanced artificial intelligence to make the decisions about target acquisition, defensive maneuvers, etc. (VOY: "Warhead")
On 20th century Earth, the United States Navy trained whales to recover maritime torpedoes. Gillian Taylor asked James T. Kirk and Spock whether that was who they were after hearing Spock call Kirk "Admiral". (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Torpedoes were used by different species and varied in type, appearance, explosive yield, and effective range. There were several types of torpedoes:
- Advanced long-range torpedo – an undetectable long-range photon torpedo designed by John Harrison in the alternate reality
- Antimatter torpedo – an antimatter weapon, used by Kelemane's species
- Chroniton torpedo – a torpedo in temporal flux, used by the Krenim Imperium
- Gravimetric torpedo – a heavy weapon with a gravimetric charge, used by Starfleet
- Isolytic burst – an illegal subspace weapon used by the Son'a
- Photon torpedo – the most common type of torpedo, used by multiple species
- Photonic torpedo – an antimatter weapon, used by Starfleet and the Vissians
- Plasma torpedo – used by Romulan, Cardassian, and Kazon forces
- Pulse wave torpedo – a torpedo that could be used to disrupt subspace anomalies
- Quantum torpedo – an advanced weapon, used by Starfleet, the Terran Rebellion, and the Cardassian Union
- Series 5 torpedo – an antimatter torpedo with artificial intelligence developed by the Druoda
- Spatial torpedo – Triton-class spatial torpedoes were used by Starfleet in the 22nd century
- Stratospheric torpedo – a torpedo used in planetary atmospheres by Starfleet and the Maquis
- Transphasic torpedo – an anti-Borg weapon, originally developed by Captain Kathryn Janeway in an alternate timeline
According to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual (p. 92), torpedoes, like auxiliary craft, were equipped with deflector shield window transponders. This allowed them to be launched while the shields were active, as they passed through during a window in the shields. Canonically, the concept of shield windows was introduced in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Wounded", where such things as beaming are possible for 1/50th of a second between sensor systems cycles.