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[[Image:dilithiumcrystals.jpg|thumb|Part of the '''dilithium articulation frame''' from a M/ARA.]] |
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A '''matter/antimatter reaction assembly''' (often known simply as an '''M/ARA''') is a type of [[energy]] reactor which is fueled by injectors of [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA in an intermix 1:1 ratio ([[TNG]]: "[[Coming of Age]]"). The [[dilithium crystal]] is used to moderate this reaction. |
A '''matter/antimatter reaction assembly''' (often known simply as an '''M/ARA''') is a type of [[energy]] reactor which is fueled by injectors of [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA in an intermix 1:1 ratio ([[TNG]]: "[[Coming of Age]]"). The [[dilithium crystal]] is used to moderate this reaction. |
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The [[prototype]] [[Jem'Hadar battleship]] had a fatal design flaw; the braces holding together the ship's 'M/ARA were vulnerable to a specific type of radiation. The crew of the [[USS Valiant|USS ''Valiant'']] believed they could use this flaw to their advantage when they were plotting the ship's destruction in [[2374]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Valiant (episode)|Valiant]]") |
The [[prototype]] [[Jem'Hadar battleship]] had a fatal design flaw; the braces holding together the ship's 'M/ARA were vulnerable to a specific type of radiation. The crew of the [[USS Valiant|USS ''Valiant'']] believed they could use this flaw to their advantage when they were plotting the ship's destruction in [[2374]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Valiant (episode)|Valiant]]") |
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Revision as of 13:20, 10 February 2006
Part of the dilithium articulation frame from a M/ARA.
Access crawlway to the M/ARA of a Constitution class starship.
A matter/antimatter reaction assembly (often known simply as an M/ARA) is a type of energy reactor which is fueled by injectors of matter and antimatter into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA in an intermix 1:1 ratio (TNG: "Coming of Age"). The dilithium crystal is used to moderate this reaction.
On Federation starships, this type of reactor is often used as a warp core, powering the warp drive. The most common version of this system is fueled by slush or liquified deuterium, and its antimatter counterpart, anti-deuterium. These elements are funneled through magnetic constrictors and combined within a dilithium crystal to create a stream of highly energized electro-plasma which is routed to the warp coils within the vessel's nacelles, creating a warp field. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual)
The dilithium articulation frame is housed inside the M/ARA (TNG: "Skin of Evil"), behind the dilithium chamber hatch. (TNG: "The Drumhead")
The prototype Jem'Hadar battleship had a fatal design flaw; the braces holding together the ship's 'M/ARA were vulnerable to a specific type of radiation. The crew of the USS Valiant believed they could use this flaw to their advantage when they were plotting the ship's destruction in 2374. (DS9: "Valiant")