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| + | A '''metreon''' is a [[particle]] which can take the form of both [[radiation]] and [[gas]]. Metreon particles have been demonstrated to react with [[dark matter]], and even have [[temporal]] properties. In its gaseous form, it is extremely volatile, and is easily ignited via [[weapon]]s fire. |
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| − | Traveling through metreon [[gas]] collapses a [[starship|starship's]] [[warp field]], leaving [[warp drive]] functional, but unattainable until the starship leaves the cloud. [[Impulse]] drives are also dangerous to use in a metreon cloud. |
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| + | Prior to [[2153]], [[Vulcan]] scientists had successfully excited small quantities of [[dark matter]] by bombarding it with metreon particles. In that year, [[Jonathan Archer]], [[captain]] of the {{EnterpriseNX}}, expanded upon those experiments and, with his [[science officer]], [[Subcommander]] [[T'Pol]], was able to illuminate a [[dark matter nebula]] using [[spatial charge]]s rigged to spread the particles over a wide area. ({{ENT|First Flight}}) |
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| + | [[2154|A year later]], while attempting to reach a [[subspace corridor]] located in a nebula controlled by the aggressive [[Kovaalan]]s, ''Enterprise'' and a [[time travel|temporally-displaced]] counterpart entered the nebula above a layer of metreon gas. This had the effect of reflecting the ships' engine signatures, creating multiple [[sensor]] ghosts and false readings. This gave the two crews a decisive advantage, initially leading the Kovaalans to believe that the appearance of ''two'' ''Enterprise''es was simply a result of the reflections. ({{ENT|E²}}) |
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| − | In [[2154]], when entering a [[subspace corridor]] in the [[Delphic Expanse]], [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]] suggested that ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]'' enter above a pocket of metreon gas, to hide their signature from the [[Kovaalan]]s. ({{ENT|E²}}) |
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| + | [[File:Rinax.jpg|thumb|left|Rinax, engulfed in a metreon cloud]] |
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| − | In [[2371]], a surge of metreon [[radiation]] destroyed the {{USS|Olympia}}'s engines, causing it to crash on a [[planet]] in the [[Rutharian sector]]. ({{DS9|The Sound of Her Voice}}) |
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| + | In [[2356]], the [[Haakonian]] scientist [[Ma'Bor Jetrel]] designed a devastating weapon known as the "[[metreon cascade]]," to be used against the [[Talaxian]]s, with whom the the Haakonians were at war. The weapon was deployed on the Talaxian [[moon]] of [[Rinax]], killing all inhabitants, and leaving Rinax enveloped in a poisonous metreon cloud. Jetrel and others who were exposed to high levels of metreon [[isotope]]s developed a fatal [[blood]] disorder, which Jetrel came to call "[[metremia]]." [[2371|Fifteen years later]], in an attempt to appease his conscience, Jetrel conceived of an idea whereby he could restore the victims of the cascade, in a process which Jetrel referred to as "[[regenerative fusion]]." Claiming that the electrostatic properties of the remaining cloud were such that the disassembled [[biomatter]] had been held in a state of [[animated suspension]], Jetrel used medical records to identify the [[genetic]] coding of a specific victim. He then used the {{USS|Voyager}}'s [[transporter]] to target the identified [[atom]]ic fragments, and attempted to rematerialize him. Jetrel's experiment failed, however, as the degree of fragmentation was too great. ({{VOY|Jetrel}}) |
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| + | [[File:Rutharian sector L class planet.jpg|thumb|An energy barrier composed of metreon radiation surrounds a planet]] |
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| − | Metreon [[isotope]]s were also the primary constituent of the [[metreon cascade]], a weapon used on the [[Talaxian]] [[moon]], [[Rinax]]. ({{VOY|Jetrel}}) |
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| + | In 2371, the {{USS|Olympia}}, which had been on an extended, long-range exploration of the [[Beta Quadrant]], crashed on a planet surrounded by an [[energy barrier]] composed of [[subspace]] metreon radiation, which disabled the vessel's [[engine]]s. The only survivor of the crash was [[Lisa Cusak]], the ''Olympia''{{'}}s [[commanding officer]]. Cusak transmitted a [[distress signal]], but when her subspace [[radio]] signal passed through the metreon radiation, it was shifted forward in time [[2374|three years]], where it was picked up by the crew of the {{USS|Defiant|2370}}. Responding to the distress call, the ''Defiant'' crew was able to communicate with Cusak, although neither party realized that a time shift was occurring, until the ''Defiant'' arrived at the planet, only to find that Cusak had died three years previously. ({{DS9|The Sound of Her Voice}}) |
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| + | [[File:Sona battle cruiser aft.jpg|thumb|left|A Son'a vessel ignites a cloud of metreon gas]] |
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| − | There are pockets of unstable metreon gas in the [[Briar Patch]] in [[Sector 441]]. [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker|Riker]] used this to his advantage when fighting the [[Son'a]] in [[2375]], when he created the "[[Riker Maneuver]]". ({{film|9}}) |
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| + | In [[2375]], in a tactic which [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge]] referred to as "the [[Riker Maneuver]]," [[Commander]] [[William Riker]] utilized metreon gas to evade two [[Son'a battle cruiser]]s while in the area of space known as "the [[Briar Patch]]." In command of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E| NCC-1701-E}}, Riker ordered the ship's [[ramscoop]]s utilized to collect as much unstable metreon gas as possible. Upon filling the [[storage cell]]s to maximum capacity, Riker activated the ship's [[manual steering column]] to perform precision maneuvering, and ordered the ramscoops released. Riker then piloted the ''Enterprise'' in close proximity to the [[Son'a]] ships, leaving a cloud of metreon gas between them and the ''Enterprise''. Subsequent to one of the pursuing vessels firing at the ''Enterprise'', the gas ignited, destroying one of the ships and disabling the other. ({{film|9}}) |
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| + | [[File:Metreon explosion.jpg|thumb|''Voyager'' ignites a metreon cloud]] |
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| − | Later that year, in the [[Delta Quadrant]], {{USS|Voyager}} [[sensor|scanned]] a [[planetoid]], and it began emitting a [[resonance wave]]. Just as ''Voyager'' raised [[shields]], the planetoid exploded, and enveloped ''Voyager'' in a cloud of metreon gas, knocking their impulse engines offline. ({{VOY|Think Tank}}) |
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| + | Later that year, in a trap laid by the group of aliens known as "the [[Think Tank]]," ''Voyager'' became trapped in a cloud of metreon gas upon the explosion of a small [[planetoid]], resulting in the collapse of their [[warp field]] and the disabling of their [[impulse engine]]s. Upon coming under attack by the [[Hazari]], [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] ordered ship's [[phaser]]s utilize to ignite the gas cloud, escaping at [[warp speed]] as soon as the blast threw ''Voyager'' clear of the cloud. ({{VOY|Think Tank}}) |
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Revision as of 16:44, 12 November 2010
An explosion of metreon particles
A metreon is a particle which can take the form of both radiation and gas. Metreon particles have been demonstrated to react with dark matter, and even have temporal properties. In its gaseous form, it is extremely volatile, and is easily ignited via weapons fire.
Overview
Prior to 2153, Vulcan scientists had successfully excited small quantities of dark matter by bombarding it with metreon particles. In that year, Jonathan Archer, captain of the Enterprise NX-01, expanded upon those experiments and, with his science officer, Subcommander T'Pol, was able to illuminate a dark matter nebula using spatial charges rigged to spread the particles over a wide area. (ENT: "First Flight")
A year later, while attempting to reach a subspace corridor located in a nebula controlled by the aggressive Kovaalans, Enterprise and a temporally-displaced counterpart entered the nebula above a layer of metreon gas. This had the effect of reflecting the ships' engine signatures, creating multiple sensor ghosts and false readings. This gave the two crews a decisive advantage, initially leading the Kovaalans to believe that the appearance of two Enterprisees was simply a result of the reflections. (ENT: "E²")
Rinax, engulfed in a metreon cloud
In 2356, the Haakonian scientist Ma'Bor Jetrel designed a devastating weapon known as the "metreon cascade," to be used against the Talaxians, with whom the the Haakonians were at war. The weapon was deployed on the Talaxian moon of Rinax, killing all inhabitants, and leaving Rinax enveloped in a poisonous metreon cloud. Jetrel and others who were exposed to high levels of metreon isotopes developed a fatal blood disorder, which Jetrel came to call "metremia." Fifteen years later, in an attempt to appease his conscience, Jetrel conceived of an idea whereby he could restore the victims of the cascade, in a process which Jetrel referred to as "regenerative fusion." Claiming that the electrostatic properties of the remaining cloud were such that the disassembled biomatter had been held in a state of animated suspension, Jetrel used medical records to identify the genetic coding of a specific victim. He then used the USS Voyager's transporter to target the identified atomic fragments, and attempted to rematerialize him. Jetrel's experiment failed, however, as the degree of fragmentation was too great. (VOY: "Jetrel")
An energy barrier composed of metreon radiation surrounds a planet
In 2371, the USS Olympia, which had been on an extended, long-range exploration of the Beta Quadrant, crashed on a planet surrounded by an energy barrier composed of subspace metreon radiation, which disabled the vessel's engines. The only survivor of the crash was Lisa Cusak, the Olympia's commanding officer. Cusak transmitted a distress signal, but when her subspace radio signal passed through the metreon radiation, it was shifted forward in time three years, where it was picked up by the crew of the USS Defiant. Responding to the distress call, the Defiant crew was able to communicate with Cusak, although neither party realized that a time shift was occurring, until the Defiant arrived at the planet, only to find that Cusak had died three years previously. (DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice")
A Son'a vessel ignites a cloud of metreon gas
In 2375, in a tactic which Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge referred to as "the Riker Maneuver," Commander William Riker utilized metreon gas to evade two Son'a battle cruisers while in the area of space known as "the Briar Patch." In command of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E, Riker ordered the ship's ramscoops utilized to collect as much unstable metreon gas as possible. Upon filling the storage cells to maximum capacity, Riker activated the ship's manual steering column to perform precision maneuvering, and ordered the ramscoops released. Riker then piloted the Enterprise in close proximity to the Son'a ships, leaving a cloud of metreon gas between them and the Enterprise. Subsequent to one of the pursuing vessels firing at the Enterprise, the gas ignited, destroying one of the ships and disabling the other. (Star Trek: Insurrection)
Voyager ignites a metreon cloud
Later that year, in a trap laid by the group of aliens known as "the Think Tank," Voyager became trapped in a cloud of metreon gas upon the explosion of a small planetoid, resulting in the collapse of their warp field and the disabling of their impulse engines. Upon coming under attack by the Hazari, Captain Janeway ordered ship's phasers utilize to ignite the gas cloud, escaping at warp speed as soon as the blast threw Voyager clear of the cloud. (VOY: "Think Tank")