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Photon warhead label

A photon warhead warning label

A warhead was the explosive on a projectile weapon. The word was also used as a euphemism for the entire weapon. In most situations the warhead was attached to a device called a fuse, which detonated the weapon at an advantageous time.

Many different warheads were used throughout the history of the galaxy. Examples include:

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In 1968, in response to a nuclear warhead being placed in sub-orbit by another major power, the United States launched a suborbital platform with multi-warhead capacity for the purpose of maintaining the balance of power. (TOS: "Assignment: Earth")

In 2372, Benjamin Sisko had Miles O'Brien equip the USS Defiant's atmospheric probes with warheads from the quantum torpedoes to be used against two Jem'Hadar fighters. (DS9: "Starship Down")

In 2375, a warhead of unknown origin, which was a series 5 long-range tactical armor unit and was equipped with an artificial intelligence, was found on a planet in the Delta Quadrant. (VOY: "Warhead")

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