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'''Iridium''' is an [[element]], used in the repair of [[starship]]s. It has a very brief [[half-life]]. |
'''Iridium''' is an [[element]], used in the repair of [[starship]]s. It has a very brief [[half-life]]. |
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− | In [[2262]], the [[SS Beagle|SS ''Beagle'']] was in desperate need of |
+ | In [[2262]], the [[SS Beagle|SS ''Beagle'']] was in desperate need of iridium after suffering damage. [[Captain]] [[R.M. Merik|Merik]] decided to enter [[orbit]] of [[892-IV]] and sent down a [[landing party]] to find some iridium, but the local people, who were similar to the ancient [[Roman|Romans]] of [[Earth]], imprisoned and killed the away team. ({{TOS|Bread and Circuses}}) |
The [[Nechisti shrine]] on the [[Nechani]] [[homeworld]] contained traces of iridium ions. When the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] visited the planet in [[2373]], [[the Doctor]] determined that they played a key role in protecting the [[Nechisti Order]] monks from the [[biogenic field]] of the shrine, by inducing a temporary [[dielectric effect]] in their [[skin|outer epidermis]] that neutralized some of the energy. This phenomenon also protected [[Kathryn Janeway]] as she carried [[Kes]] into the shrine to be healed. ({{VOY|Sacred Ground}}) |
The [[Nechisti shrine]] on the [[Nechani]] [[homeworld]] contained traces of iridium ions. When the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] visited the planet in [[2373]], [[the Doctor]] determined that they played a key role in protecting the [[Nechisti Order]] monks from the [[biogenic field]] of the shrine, by inducing a temporary [[dielectric effect]] in their [[skin|outer epidermis]] that neutralized some of the energy. This phenomenon also protected [[Kathryn Janeway]] as she carried [[Kes]] into the shrine to be healed. ({{VOY|Sacred Ground}}) |
Revision as of 23:07, 15 February 2008
Name: | Iridium |
Symbol: | Ir |
Atomic number: | 77 |
Iridium is an element, used in the repair of starships. It has a very brief half-life.
In 2262, the SS Beagle was in desperate need of iridium after suffering damage. Captain Merik decided to enter orbit of 892-IV and sent down a landing party to find some iridium, but the local people, who were similar to the ancient Romans of Earth, imprisoned and killed the away team. (TOS: "Bread and Circuses")
The Nechisti shrine on the Nechani homeworld contained traces of iridium ions. When the USS Voyager visited the planet in 2373, the Doctor determined that they played a key role in protecting the Nechisti Order monks from the biogenic field of the shrine, by inducing a temporary dielectric effect in their outer epidermis that neutralized some of the energy. This phenomenon also protected Kathryn Janeway as she carried Kes into the shrine to be healed. (VOY: "Sacred Ground")
In 2376, Seven of Nine and Tuvok attempted to undertake a mission to study a Micro-nebula 1.6 light years from Norcadia Prime. Some of the readings they took from Voyager showed iridium oxide particulates, however Penks ship kidnapped them before they could study it. (VOY: "Tsunkatse")
In 2377, Voyager traded with a Dralian named Gar for high-grade iridium, before he stole the Doctor's program. Tuvok surmised that since iridium has a brief half-life, and Gar's ship was slow, he must have gotten it within 3 light years. They then discovered a Telsian iridium mine on an asteroid, that Gar had stolen 20,000 kilos of iridium ore from. (VOY: "Critical Care")