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The class-5 planetary probe that appeared in "Blink of an Eye" was a re-use of the [[multispatial probe]] from {{e|Extreme Risk}} and was later modified to represent a [[Quarra]] buoy in {{e|Workforce}}. |
The class-5 planetary probe that appeared in "Blink of an Eye" was a re-use of the [[multispatial probe]] from {{e|Extreme Risk}} and was later modified to represent a [[Quarra]] buoy in {{e|Workforce}}. |
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Revision as of 06:02, 17 August 2011
The class 5 probe above Kelemane's planet
A graphic of the probe
The class-5 probe was a medium-range probe carried aboard Federation starships and used for reconnaissance and planetary analysis. It was equipped with visual sensors, as well as sensors that could detect the chemical contents of an atmosphere and geological sensors. It maintained orbit with impulse thrusters. The probe had an operational life span of over two hundred years, by which time its thrusters would permanently degrade. (VOY: "Blink of an Eye")
In 2367, the USS Enterprise-D launched three class-5 probes when approaching the spaceborne species later dubbed Junior in orbit of Alpha Omicron VII. (TNG: "Galaxy's Child")
In 2369, the Enterprise-D launched a class-5 probe to check out a Cardassian research facility that was supposedly located on Celtris III. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I")
In 2375, Captain Kathryn Janeway launched a class-5 probe to scan for residual transwarp signatures from the Borg sphere that captured Seven of Nine. (VOY: "Dark Frontier")
In 2376, Chakotay ordered B'Elanna Torres to modify a class-5 probe to scan the geography and take pictures, every ten microseconds, of Kelemane's planet. USS Voyager gathered information about the planet when the ship was trapped in orbit above the planet. Data returned by the probe indicated that the civilization on the surface had advanced to an industrial level. It also reported the frequency of the seismic disturbances caused by Voyager's presence. (VOY: "Blink of an Eye")
Appendix
Background information
The Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual (p. 117) provides more detailed information on the class-5 medium range reconnaissance probe. It is powered by a small matter-antimatter engine, providing power for extended duration sublight and a limited duration warp travel at a maximum of warp factor 2 speed. It has a range of 43 billion kilometers and is designed with planetary atmosphere entry and soft landing capability. The probe has low observability hull materials and coating. Its sensors are designed for extended passive data-gathering and recording. The probe is designed to function as a full autonomous craft in executing its mission and returning home. Telemetry includes 6,320 channels at 2.5 megawatts. The probe can also be modified for tactical applications with the addition of a customized sensor countermeasure package. See also: Class-5 intelligence drone
While not mentioned specifically to be a class-5 probe, a high resolution reconnaissance probe was launched in VOY: "False Profits" to study the clothing and physical appearance of the population of the Takar region on a planet in the Delta Quadrant.
The class-5 planetary probe that appeared in "Blink of an Eye" was a re-use of the multispatial probe from "Extreme Risk" and was later modified to represent a Quarra buoy in "Workforce".