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+ | A '''memory wipe''' was a [[medical procedures|medical procedure]] designed for the purpose of selectively eliminating [[memory engram]]s from the mind of an individual. |
+ | The [[neural neutralizer]] was an early attempt at a device for erasing memories. ({{TOS|Dagger of the Mind}}) |
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⚫ | Dr. [[Katherine Pulaski]] developed a memory wipe technique which was effective on many [[humanoid]] species. It was used on [[Sarjenka]], a young girl from the [[pre-warp civilization]] on [[Drema IV]], in order to prevent her from telling her people of her experiences with the ''Enterprise''. ({{TNG|Pen Pals}}) |
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+ | The technique was not successful on all humanoids, however. [[Mintakan]]s were unaffected by the memory wipe ({{TNG|Who Watches The Watchers}}), as were the [[Boraalan]]s ({{TNG|Homeward}}). |
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+ | As of [[2374]], the [[Ramuran]]s used a [[neurolytic emitter]] to erase memories of recaptured refugees. ({{VOY|Unforgettable}}) |
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Revision as of 07:31, 1 September 2014
A memory wipe was a medical procedure designed for the purpose of selectively eliminating memory engrams from the mind of an individual.
The neural neutralizer was an early attempt at a device for erasing memories. (TOS: "Dagger of the Mind")
Dr. Katherine Pulaski developed a memory wipe technique which was effective on many humanoid species. It was used on Sarjenka, a young girl from the pre-warp civilization on Drema IV, in order to prevent her from telling her people of her experiences with the Enterprise. (TNG: "Pen Pals")
The technique was not successful on all humanoids, however. Mintakans were unaffected by the memory wipe (TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers"), as were the Boraalans (TNG: "Homeward").
A memory wipe was used by Dr. Julian Bashir to reassign Kurn's identity to Rodek in 2372. (DS9: "Sons of Mogh")
As of 2374, the Ramurans used a neurolytic emitter to erase memories of recaptured refugees. (VOY: "Unforgettable")