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| + | The '''247th element''' was a naturally-occurring, stable, [[transuranic]] [[element]] discovered in [[2371]] by the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}}. It was initially detected in the [[ring system|rings]] of a [[class D]] [[planet]] in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. It was so described because it was the 247th element discovered by the [[Federation]]. Its name remained unclear even as late as ''Voyager''{{'}}s return to the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. |
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| − | | class="even" | Biquadseptium |
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| − | | class="even" | Bqs |
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| − | | class="even" | 247 |
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| − | '''Biquadseptium''' is a chemical [[element]], number 2[[47]] on the [[Table of Elements#Periodic Table|periodic table]]. It is the first known example of a geometrically stable [[transuranic]] element occurring in nature, and contains 550 [[nucleon]]s. |
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| − | This element became known to [[Federation]] science in [[2371]], when it was discovered by the [[starship]] [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] in the ring of a [[gas giant]] in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. This element was also theorised by Bob Laser and Shem Booth in the [[21st century]] as the next island of stability like [[ununpentium]] (Uup, number 115 on the periodic table). The element was formed as a by-product of the decomposition of [[Vhnori]] bodies, super-heavy gravitional masses, and deposited on the ring [[asteroid]]s through [[subspace rupture]]s. |
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| + | [[Harry Kim]] noted that it had an unusually high atomic mass, being possessed of "over 550 [[nucleon]]s". Citing its natural occurrence and stability, [[Kathryn Janeway]] emphatically called it "a first". [[B'Elanna Torres]] and her [[captain]] theorized that, if it could be mined, it could be used to fit [[probe]]s with casings that would allow them to travel into the heart of a [[sun]], or to create ultra-thin reactor casings. |
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| + | The element was formed as a by-product of the decomposition of [[Vhnori]] bodies. Citing deep respect for the Vhnori deceased, [[Chakotay]] influenced Janeway to avoid using even simple [[tricorder]] scans to gather detailed on-site data about it. Consequently, the element was never mined, used, or even studied in great detail by the Federation. Knowledge about its atom was limited to scans done by ''Voyager'' at an unknown distance, and one cursory tricorder scan onsite. Since a full analysis was never completed, even basic details – like the atomic number and precise atomic mass – were unknown. ({{VOY|Emanations}}) |
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| − | Potential applications of element 247 included ultra-thin reactor shielding and [[probe]]s capable of entering the core of a [[star]]. However, the ''Voyager'' crew elected not to mine the element, out of respect for the Vhnori deceased. ([[VOY]]: "[[Emanations]]") |
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| + | {{bginfo|According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on page 83, this element was discovered in the [[star system]] [[FGC]]-488237 on [[stardate]] 48623.}} |
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| − | :''It is unclear if the ''Voyager'' crew or Federation scientists ever got around to naming this element. According to present day scientific notation for undiscovered elements, this already has a name – "Biquadseptium," and also has a placeholder periodic symbol, "Bqs"'' |
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Revision as of 17:22, 28 August 2012
A sample of element 247
The 247th element was a naturally-occurring, stable, transuranic element discovered in 2371 by the crew of the USS Voyager. It was initially detected in the rings of a class D planet in the Delta Quadrant. It was so described because it was the 247th element discovered by the Federation. Its name remained unclear even as late as Voyager's return to the Alpha Quadrant.
Properties
Harry Kim noted that it had an unusually high atomic mass, being possessed of "over 550 nucleons". Citing its natural occurrence and stability, Kathryn Janeway emphatically called it "a first". B'Elanna Torres and her captain theorized that, if it could be mined, it could be used to fit probes with casings that would allow them to travel into the heart of a sun, or to create ultra-thin reactor casings.
The element was formed as a by-product of the decomposition of Vhnori bodies. Citing deep respect for the Vhnori deceased, Chakotay influenced Janeway to avoid using even simple tricorder scans to gather detailed on-site data about it. Consequently, the element was never mined, used, or even studied in great detail by the Federation. Knowledge about its atom was limited to scans done by Voyager at an unknown distance, and one cursory tricorder scan onsite. Since a full analysis was never completed, even basic details – like the atomic number and precise atomic mass – were unknown. (VOY: "Emanations")