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| + | A '''folded-space transporter''' was a device that moved objects via a [[dimensional shift]]. In the [[Federation]], the principles of folded-space transport, also called adaptive transport, were first described in the [[Elway Theorem]], but it was abandoned in the mid-[[23rd century]] because of its dangerous effects on [[humanoid]] tissue. |
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| + | The [[Ansata]] separatist movement of [[Rutia IV]] used a folded-space transporter called an [[inverter]], based on the Elway Theorem. Ansata leader [[Kyril Finn]] credited the inverter with reinvigorating his group despite the fatal results of its use: it allowed his forces to move quickly and with complete surprise anywhere they wished, including areas protected by [[force field]]s, and to escape without fear of being tracked. |
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| + | In [[2366]], the Ansata abducted [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]] of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, hoping that she could find a way to reverse their {{dis|cell|biology|cellular}} degradation. They also used the inverter to attack the ''Enterprise'' as they tried to force the Federation to intervene on Rutia IV. The ''Enterprise'' crew was eventually able to pinpoint the power source of the inverter and rescue Crusher. ({{TNG|The High Ground}}) |
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| − | '''Folded-space transport''' is a form of dimensional shifting that can be used in place of the [[transporter]] to move objects from one location to another. Folded-space transport was first proposed in the [[Elway Theorem]] but it was discarded by the [[22nd century|mid-22nd century]]. |
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| + | The [[Sikarian]]s of the [[Delta Quadrant]] employed a type of folded-space transporter called a [[spatial trajector]], which had a range of some 40,000 [[light year]]s. The crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} attempted, without success, to negotiate for this technology in [[2371]]. When some crewmembers obtained a trajector module through other means, they discovered the trajector was useless without the Sikarian's planet's unique geology and fundamentally incompatible with Federation technology. ({{VOY|Prime Factors}}) |
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| − | The dimensional shifting involved in folded-space transport proved dangerous to [[humanoid]] tissue and long-term use of the method was fatal. Nonetheless, the [[Ansata]] separatist movement of [[Rutia IV]] had developed a form of the [[technology]] powered by an [[Inverter]] and by [[2366]] the more committed members of the group used the device frequently in their [[terrorism|terrorist]] campaign on that [[planet]]. |
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| − | Folded-space transport was extremely effective for the Ansata because it was not traceable by any standard [[sensor|scanners]] and could not be blocked by [[force-field]]s or other barriers. This allowed the Ansata to materialize within the boundaries of their target area and vanish again without any fear of being trapped or tracked. ([[TNG]]: "[[The High Ground]]") |
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| − | The only other known example of working folded-space transport was the [[spatial trajector]] employed by the [[Sikarian]]s who were encountered in [[2371]], by the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']]. The Sikarian device had a range of over 40,000 [[lightyear]]s. |
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| − | ''Voyager'' considered utilizing the [[technology]] but ultimately realised that it was incompatible with that of the [[Federation]]. ([[VOY]]: "[[Prime Factors]]") |
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Revision as of 07:31, 6 May 2015
The Ansata inverter
The Sikarian spatial trajector
A folded-space transporter was a device that moved objects via a dimensional shift. In the Federation, the principles of folded-space transport, also called adaptive transport, were first described in the Elway Theorem, but it was abandoned in the mid-23rd century because of its dangerous effects on humanoid tissue.
The Ansata separatist movement of Rutia IV used a folded-space transporter called an inverter, based on the Elway Theorem. Ansata leader Kyril Finn credited the inverter with reinvigorating his group despite the fatal results of its use: it allowed his forces to move quickly and with complete surprise anywhere they wished, including areas protected by force fields, and to escape without fear of being tracked.
In 2366, the Ansata abducted Doctor Beverly Crusher of the USS Enterprise-D, hoping that she could find a way to reverse their cellular degradation. They also used the inverter to attack the Enterprise as they tried to force the Federation to intervene on Rutia IV. The Enterprise crew was eventually able to pinpoint the power source of the inverter and rescue Crusher. (TNG: "The High Ground")
The Sikarians of the Delta Quadrant employed a type of folded-space transporter called a spatial trajector, which had a range of some 40,000 light years. The crew of the USS Voyager attempted, without success, to negotiate for this technology in 2371. When some crewmembers obtained a trajector module through other means, they discovered the trajector was useless without the Sikarian's planet's unique geology and fundamentally incompatible with Federation technology. (VOY: "Prime Factors")