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| + | [[File:Neurogenic field.jpg|thumb|A biomedical scan of a neurogenic field]] |
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| − | A '''neurogenic field''' is an [[energy field]] that affects a [[lifeform]]'s [[brain]] functions. One was generated by a group of [[Dream species|alien]]s to capture ''[[USS Voyager|Voyager]]''. The [[alien]]s could manipulate the ''Voyager'' [[crew]]'s [[dream]]s by using a neurogenic field. |
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| + | A '''neurogenic field''' is an [[energy]] form produced by certain [[lifeform]]s, capable of inducing extremely realistic illusions in the minds of others. |
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| + | The crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} encountered such a phenomenon twice in their journey through the [[Delta Quadrant]]. The first such instance was in [[2375]], during an encounter with [[Dream species|a unique species]] which existed in a natural state of unconsciousness. While asleep, this species produced a neurogenic field, which they could also induce in others, trapping them in a state of [[collective unconsciousness]], as they did with the ''Voyager'' crew. While under the influence of this field, the crew experienced an extremely convincing and collective dream, which they all experienced from their own point-of-view. [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] and [[The Doctor]], as the only crewmembers left unaffected, were able to locate the [[planet]] on which this species was hiding, and successfully deactivate the [[neurogenic transmitter|transmitter]] which they were using to broadcast the field, freeing the ''Voyager'' crew from the dream. ({{VOY|Waking Moments|Shattered}}) |
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| − | The field initially induces nightmarish dreams, but only when one is sleeping. After a while, the field causes one to lose consciousness and remain in a dream state for a significant period of time. The aliens would seize this opportunity to capture the target [[starship|vessel]] while its crew was trapped in their dream "world". ({{VOY|Waking Moments}}) |
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| + | The ''Voyager'' crew encountered a neurogenic field once again in [[2376]], this time produced by a large [[bioplasmic organism]], which they dubbed a "[[telepathic pitcher plant]]." Generating a neurogenic field, the organism induced illusions in the minds of the crew, making them believe that they had discovered a [[wormhole]] back to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] when, in actuality, they were flying directly into the creature's [[digestive tract]]. The crew was eventually freed from this illusion when [[Seven of Nine]], who was unaffected, was able to pilot ''Voyager'' away from the creature, and outside of the influence of its neurogenic field. ({{VOY|Bliss}}) |
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| − | The [[telepathic pitcher plant]] also made use of a neurogenic field. ({{VOY|Bliss|Shattered}}) |
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Revision as of 12:55, 11 April 2012
A biomedical scan of a neurogenic field
A neurogenic field is an energy form produced by certain lifeforms, capable of inducing extremely realistic illusions in the minds of others.
The crew of the USS Voyager encountered such a phenomenon twice in their journey through the Delta Quadrant. The first such instance was in 2375, during an encounter with a unique species which existed in a natural state of unconsciousness. While asleep, this species produced a neurogenic field, which they could also induce in others, trapping them in a state of collective unconsciousness, as they did with the Voyager crew. While under the influence of this field, the crew experienced an extremely convincing and collective dream, which they all experienced from their own point-of-view. Commander Chakotay and The Doctor, as the only crewmembers left unaffected, were able to locate the planet on which this species was hiding, and successfully deactivate the transmitter which they were using to broadcast the field, freeing the Voyager crew from the dream. (VOY: "Waking Moments", "Shattered")
The Voyager crew encountered a neurogenic field once again in 2376, this time produced by a large bioplasmic organism, which they dubbed a "telepathic pitcher plant." Generating a neurogenic field, the organism induced illusions in the minds of the crew, making them believe that they had discovered a wormhole back to the Alpha Quadrant when, in actuality, they were flying directly into the creature's digestive tract. The crew was eventually freed from this illusion when Seven of Nine, who was unaffected, was able to pilot Voyager away from the creature, and outside of the influence of its neurogenic field. (VOY: "Bliss")