Changes: Bio-mimetic gel

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Bio-mimetic gel was a liquid substance used in the study of genetics that was highly regulated as contraband by Federation law. Its sale was forbidden, and it could be hazardous if not transported correctly. (DS9: "Distant Voices") Its applications included the creation of biogenic weapons and organic explosives, as well as illegal genetic and cloning experiments. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight") Even attempting to obtain the substance was a felony in the Federation. (DS9: "Distant Voices")

Due to its restricted nature, bio-mimetic gel was rare and valuable. In 2370, the USS Fleming was carrying this substance through the Hekaras Corridor when it was disabled. In the initial stages of the investigation by the USS Enterprise-D, Dr. Crusher hypothesized that the Fleming may have been hijacked for its cargo. (TNG: "Force of Nature")

That same year, Ro Laren lied to the Maquis, telling them that a Ferengi transport came to the Demilitarized Zone to deliver bio-mimetic gel. She also claimed the substance was legal. (TNG: "Preemptive Strike")

It is possible that it was between the events of "Preemptive Strike" and "Distant Voices" that restrictions were placed on the trade of the gel.

The infirmary on the Federation space station Deep Space 9 was stocked with limited quantities of bio-mimetic gel for medical purposes. In 2371, a Lethean named Altovar attempted to buy (and later steal) this gel from Dr. Bashir. (DS9: "Distant Voices")

In 2373, Commander Chakotay and Lieutenant Paris of the USS Voyager had to pick up some bio-mimetic gel from a Delta Quadrant trading station. According to Paris, the proper container for bio-mimetic gel was Starfleet standard issue container L647X7. (VOY: "Fair Trade")

In 2374, Captain Sisko ordered Dr. Bashir to provide him with 85 liters of this substance. Due to the danger this substance posed and Sisko's opaqueness about its final destination, an angry Bashir noted the transaction in his log, insisted on receiving the order in writing, and filed a formal complaint with Starfleet Medical. Sisko and Elim Garak used the gel as payment for an authentic Cardassian optolythic data rod for a covert operation. Garak originally asked Sisko for two hundred liters, but Sisko stated that bio-mimetic gel was such a controlled substance that there physically weren't two hundred liters in the entire Bajoran sector. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

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-'''Bio-mimetic gel''' is a liquid substance used in the study of [[genetics]] that was highly regulated by [[Federation]] [[law]]. Its sale is forbidden, and it can be hazardous if not transported correctly. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}}) Its applications include the creation of [[biogenic weapon]]s and organic [[explosive]]s, as well as illegal [[genetics|genetic]] and [[clone|cloning]] experiments. ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}) Even attempting to obtain the substance is a felony in the Federation. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}})
+'''Bio-mimetic gel''' was a liquid substance used in the study of [[genetics]] that was highly regulated as [[contraband]] by [[Federation]] [[law]]. Its sale was forbidden, and it could be hazardous if not transported correctly. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}}) Its applications included the creation of [[biogenic weapon]]s and organic [[explosive]]s, as well as illegal [[genetics|genetic]] and [[clone|cloning]] experiments. ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}) Even attempting to obtain the substance was a felony in the Federation. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}})
-Due to its restricted nature, bio-mimetic gel is rare and valuable. In the [[2370]], the [[USS Fleming|USS ''Fleming'']] was carrying this substance through the [[Hekaras Corridor]] when it was disabled. In the initial stages of the investigation by the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]], [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] hypothesized that the ''Fleming'' may have been hijacked for its cargo. ({{TNG|Force of Nature}})
+Due to its restricted nature, bio-mimetic gel was rare and valuable. In [[2370]], the {{USS|Fleming}} was carrying this substance through the [[Hekaras Corridor]] when it was disabled. In the initial stages of the investigation by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] hypothesized that the ''Fleming'' may have been hijacked for its cargo. ({{TNG|Force of Nature}})
-In [[2370]], [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker|Riker]] offered the [[Yridian]] [[Captain]] [[Yog]] one half gram of [[Anjoran bio-mimetic gel]] for 500 kilograms of [[magnesite]] ore, although this later turned out to be a bluff. ({{TNG|Firstborn}})
-:''It is not clear whether Anjoran bio-mimetic gel is a different substance from "ordinary" bio-mimetic gel.''
 That same year, [[Ro Laren]] lied to the [[Maquis]], telling them that a [[Ferengi]] transport came to the [[Demilitarized Zone]] to deliver bio-mimetic gel. She also claimed the substance was legal. ({{TNG|Preemptive Strike}})
-:''It is possible that it was between the events of "Preemptive Strike" and "Distant Voices" that bio-mimetic gel was made illegal.''
+{{bginfo|It is possible that it was between the events of "Preemptive Strike" and "Distant Voices" that restrictions were placed on the trade of the gel.}}
+The [[infirmary]] on the Federation [[space station]] [[Deep Space 9]] was stocked with limited quantities of bio-mimetic gel for medical purposes. In [[2371]], a [[Lethean]] named [[Altovar]] attempted to buy (and later [[theft|steal]]) this gel from Dr. [[Julian Bashir|Bashir]]. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}})
-''It is also possible that bio-mimetic gel isn’t at illegal per se. Dr. Bashir is quoted as saying “Bio-mimetic gel is a restricted substance. Its sale is strictly prohibited by Federation law.” and goes on to explain that it can be hazardous if handled incorrectly. I submit that just because it has illegal applications it dose not make it an illegal substance. I would imagine a similar reaction from a Starfleet Tactical Officer if they were approached by someone attempting to purchase quantum torpedoes. One would image why Starfleet Medical Officers would stockpile illegal goods? The USS Fleming a Federation medical transport was transporting Bio-mimetic gel (TNG: Force of Nature). Dr. Bashir was able to provide Captain Sisko with 85 liters of Bio-mimetic gel (DS9: In the Pale Moonlight) and Tom Paris (presumably at the request of the Doctor and with the permission or under the orders of Captain Janeway) was preparing to transport some from Bahrat’s trade station near the Nekrit Expanse in the Delta Quadrant (VOY: Fair Trade). It clearly also has some legitimate medicinal value. I further submit that it seems likely since “attempting to obtain bio-mimetic gel is a felony under Federation law.” that their may be some sort of governmental licencing involved in possessing and transporting the gel.''
+In [[2373]], [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Tom Paris|Paris]] of the {{USS|Voyager}} had to pick up some bio-mimetic gel from a [[Delta Quadrant]] trading station.  According to Paris, the proper container for bio-mimetic gel was [[Starfleet]] standard issue container L647X7.  ({{VOY|Fair Trade}})
+In [[2374]], Captain [[Benjamin Sisko|Sisko]] ordered Dr. Bashir to provide him with 85 [[liter]]s of this substance. Due to the danger this substance posed and Sisko's opaqueness about its final destination, an angry Bashir noted the transaction in his [[log]], insisted on receiving the order in writing, and filed a formal complaint with [[Starfleet Medical]]. Sisko and [[Elim Garak]] used the gel as payment for an authentic [[Cardassian]] [[optolythic data rod]] for a covert operation.  Garak originally asked Sisko for two hundred liters, but Sisko stated that bio-mimetic gel was such a controlled substance that there physically weren't two hundred liters in the entire Bajoran sector.  ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}})
-The [[infirmary]] on the Federation space station [[Deep Space 9]] is stocked with limited quantities of bio-mimetic gel for medical purposes. In [[2371]], a [[Lethean]] named [[Altovar]] attempted to buy (and later steal) this gel from Dr. [[Julian Bashir|Bashir]]. ({{DS9|Distant Voices}})
+===See also===
-In [[2373]], [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Chakotay]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Tom Paris|Paris]] of the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] had to pick up some biomimetic gel from a [[Delta Quadrant]] trading station.  According to Paris, the proper container for bio-mimetic gel is [[Starfleet]] Standard issue container L6[[47]]X7.  ({{VOY|Fair Trade}})
+* [[Anjoran bio-mimetic gel]]
+* [[Biomimetic lifeform]]
+* [[Biogenic compound]]
+[[de:Biomimetisches Gel]]
-In [[2374]], Captain [[Benjamin Sisko|Sisko]] ordered Dr. Bashir to provide him with 85 liters of this substance. Due to the danger this substance posed and Sisko's opaqueness about its final destination, an angry Bashir noted the transaction in his personal log, insisted on receiving the order in writing, and filed a formal complaint with [[Starfleet Medical]]. Sisko and [[Elim Garak]] used the gel as payment for an authentic [[Cardassian]] [[optolythic data rod]] for a covert operation.  Garak originally asked Sisko for 200 liters, but Sisko stated that bio-mimetic gel is such a controlled substance that there physically weren't 200 liters in the entire Bajor sector.  ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}})
+[[ja:バイオ模倣ジェル]]
 [[Category:Drugs]]
-[[de:Biomimetisches Gel]]