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[[Image:ChartOfInterphase.jpg|thumb|Chart of spatial interphase.]] A spatial '''interphase''', otherwise known as an '''interphasic rift''', is essentially a "tear in [[time]]" created in a location of [[space]] where its very fabric has weakened, and an overlap in numerous universes occurs.
 
   
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An '''interphasic rift''' is a doorway created by a powerful explosion that can act as a gateway between universes. The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] ran into the [[USS Defiant (NCC-1764)|USS ''Defiant'']] trapped in such an interphasic rift. After some time, the ''Defiant'' disappeared into the rift, never to be seen again. ([[TOS]]: "[[The Tholian Web]]") The interphasic rift turned out to have led the ''Defiant'' into the [[mirror universe]] of the [[22nd century]], thanks to a [[tri-cobalt warhead]] blast detonated by the [[Tholians]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[In a Mirror, Darkly]]")
:''See: [[Phase]]
 
 
Because ''our'' universe coexists with a multitude of [[alternate universe|other universes]] in the same physical space, these tears may allow brief periods of time in an area of their space to overlap between universes. The dimensional structure of each universe is totally dissimilar and any use of power in one universe may cause another to be disturbed.
 
 
Interphase has debilitating effects on [[humanoid]] nervous systems. Sustained exposure distorts synaptic connections in the brain, producing various symptoms: pain, tics, [[hallucination]]s, and eventually, madness. These symptoms abate if the affected individual is removed from the vicinity of interphase, but end stage sufferers become highly aggressive, and may attack others. The crew of the [[USS Defiant (NCC-1764)|''Defiant'']], unable to escape an interphasic rift, eventually succumbed to madness and murdered each other. It is possible to temporarily suppress the effects of interphase with [[medication]] that reduces synaptic activity, essentially damping the false sensory effects. [[Leonard H. McCoy|Dr. McCoy]] developed such a drug from a derivative of the [[Klingon]] [[nerve gas]] [[theragan]] in [[2268]].
 
 
In [[2268]], the USS ''Defiant'' became lost in a spatial interphase near [[Tholian]] space. In a rescue attempt made by the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']], her [[captain]], [[James T. Kirk]], also became temporarily trapped in the interphase. Although not known to the ''Enterprise'' crew, this interphase was deliberately created by [[mirror universe]] Tholians approximately one hundred years earlier; they detonated a [[tri-cobalt warhead]] within the [[gravity]] well of a [[neutron star|dead star]] to create the rift. The mirror Tholians regarded exploration of the rift as hazardous, so they sent a [[distress signal]] through the rift, to lure a vessel from the other side through to their universe. The rift connected the universe of 2268 to the mirror universe of [[2154]], and to at least one other universe (perhaps the rift itself) -- one completely devoid of life. The ''Defiant'' and Kirk were briefly trapped in this universe, but continued activity by the ''Enterprise'' and several Tholian ships eventually ejected the ''Defiant'' into the mirror universe. Because the ''Enterprise'' maintained a [[transporter lock]] on Captain Kirk, he did not follow the ''Defiant'', but remained trapped in the rift. ([[TOS]]: "[[The Tholian Web]]"; [[ENT]]: "[[In a Mirror, Darkly]]")
 
 
The Tholians had completed a [[Tholian web|web]], trapping the ''Enterprise'', and had begun towing it away; Spock took a chance and activated the ship's engines. The ''Enterprise'' briefly dropped into the rift, and was hurled a distance away, enabling it to escape the Tholian web. At this time, it was possible to retrieve Captain Kirk from the rift, barely in time, for his [[oxygen]] supply was exhausted.
 
 
==See also==
 
* [[Interphase cloaking device]]
 
* [[Interphase generator]]
 
 
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An interphasic rift is a doorway created by a powerful explosion that can act as a gateway between universes. The USS Enterprise ran into the USS Defiant trapped in such an interphasic rift. After some time, the Defiant disappeared into the rift, never to be seen again. (TOS: "The Tholian Web") The interphasic rift turned out to have led the Defiant into the mirror universe of the 22nd century, thanks to a tri-cobalt warhead blast detonated by the Tholians. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly")