Access tunnel

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An access tunnel.

An access tunnel on Deep Space 9.

Access tunnels or access conduits were tunnels used for accessing various systems and portions of space-borne stations. Access tunnels are used by the Tyrans and Cardassians. The Federation equivalent of the access tunnel is the Jefferies tube. (DS9: "Behind the Lines")

Appendices

Appearances

• TNG: "The Quality of Life"
• DS9:
  • "Babel"
  • "Captive Pursuit"
  • "In the Hands of the Prophets"
  • "The Siege"
  • "The Alternate"
  • "Whispers"
  • "Crossover"
  • "Civil Defense"
  • "Distant Voices"
  • "The Muse"
  • "The Assignment"
  • "Empok Nor"
  • "Behind the Lines"
  • "The Magnificent Ferengi"

Background

The restricted area access tunnel that Rom accesses in "Behind the Lines" has the statement 'A51', which could be an in-joke for Area 51.