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| ⚫ | {{Sidebar species|image = Dream species.jpg|imagecap = An unnamed Dream Species male ([[2374]])|image2 = Aliens Asleep.jpg|imagecap2 = Members of the Dream Species (2374)}}The "'''dream species'''" were a [[species]] found in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. They were [[humanoid]] with prominent head ridges and orange [[skin]]. |
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| − | [[Image:Dream species.jpg|thumb|A member of the Dream species]] |
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| − | [[Image:Dream species guard.jpg|thumb|Another member of the species]] |
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| − | Although they were corporeal, they used [[technology]] to exist in a collective dream state. They broadcast this collective [[dream]] into the surrounding [[space]] and used it to trap [[starship]] [[crew]]s in a shared dream. The crews then eventually perished as their bodies lacked consumption of [[food]] and [[water]]. This seemed to be a defensive measure although it may have been a method of attack. It is also unknown if this species operated real starships, because any seen in the dream state may have been illusory. |
+ | Although they were corporeal, they used [[technology]] to exist in a collective dream state. They [[neurogenic transmitter|broadcast]] this collective [[dream]] into the surrounding [[space]] and used it to trap [[starship]] [[crew]]s in a shared dream. The crews then eventually perished as their bodies lacked consumption of [[food]] and [[water]]. This seemed to be a defensive measure although it may have been a method of attack, as the species claimed to be acting in their own defense against 'waking species'. It is also unknown if this species operated real starships, because any seen in the dream state may have been illusory. |
The species (or at least a group of them) were found as hundreds of sleeping bodies in a cavern on a [[planet]], near a machine that created a [[neurogenic field]] that allowed the dream state to exist. |
The species (or at least a group of them) were found as hundreds of sleeping bodies in a cavern on a [[planet]], near a machine that created a [[neurogenic field]] that allowed the dream state to exist. |
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| − | The race was encountered in [[2374]] by the {{USS|Voyager}} but was defeated by [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]], who had unusual command of his dream using a technique called [[lucid dream]]ing. With this method, |
+ | The race was encountered in [[2374]] by the {{USS|Voyager}}, trapping the crew in their nightmares, but was defeated by [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]], who had unusual command of his dream using a technique called [[lucid dream]]ing, allowing him to plant a "trigger" in his mind where his subconscious would include Earth's moon in his dream, allowing him to realize that he was dreaming and wake himself up. With this method – and the aid of [[The Doctor]], who, as a [[hologram]], never slept anyway – Chakotay was able to stay awake long enough to locate the sleeping [[alien]]s in a cavern on a [[planet]] by tracking the energy field they created to maintain their dream. With The Doctor ordered to launch a [[photon torpedo]] at the cavern if Chakotay didn't respond, Chakotay was able to fall asleep and confront the aliens, forcing them to dismantle the transmitter that the aliens used for their dream attacks and end the crew's nightmares before The Doctor destroyed their physical bodies. ({{VOY|Waking Moments}}) |
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| − | :''The lead "Dream Alien" was played by [[Mark Colson]], the guard was played by extra [[Stuart Coleman]], who received no credit for his appearance.' Another member, the one who was awakened by Commander Chakotay, was portrayed by background performer [[Adrian Tafoya]], also without a credit.'' |
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Revision as of 23:08, 26 April 2015
The "dream species" were a species found in the Delta Quadrant. They were humanoid with prominent head ridges and orange skin.
Although they were corporeal, they used technology to exist in a collective dream state. They broadcast this collective dream into the surrounding space and used it to trap starship crews in a shared dream. The crews then eventually perished as their bodies lacked consumption of food and water. This seemed to be a defensive measure although it may have been a method of attack, as the species claimed to be acting in their own defense against 'waking species'. It is also unknown if this species operated real starships, because any seen in the dream state may have been illusory.
The species (or at least a group of them) were found as hundreds of sleeping bodies in a cavern on a planet, near a machine that created a neurogenic field that allowed the dream state to exist.
The race was encountered in 2374 by the USS Voyager, trapping the crew in their nightmares, but was defeated by Commander Chakotay, who had unusual command of his dream using a technique called lucid dreaming, allowing him to plant a "trigger" in his mind where his subconscious would include Earth's moon in his dream, allowing him to realize that he was dreaming and wake himself up. With this method – and the aid of The Doctor, who, as a hologram, never slept anyway – Chakotay was able to stay awake long enough to locate the sleeping aliens in a cavern on a planet by tracking the energy field they created to maintain their dream. With The Doctor ordered to launch a photon torpedo at the cavern if Chakotay didn't respond, Chakotay was able to fall asleep and confront the aliens, forcing them to dismantle the transmitter that the aliens used for their dream attacks and end the crew's nightmares before The Doctor destroyed their physical bodies. (VOY: "Waking Moments")
People
- See: Unnamed dream species