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'''Nucleogenic particles''' are the constituent [[quantum]] components of an [[energy]] form found in the [[atmosphere]]s of most [[M-class]] [[planet]]s. These particles are necessary for the production of [[rain]] on a planet, and their absence would lead to a barren, [[desert]]-like world.
A '''Nucleogenic particle''' is a microscopic [[particle]] which exist in nature and can be emitted by certain forms of equipment or [[lifeform]]s.
 
   
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Such a planet was encountered in the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} in [[2371]]. This planet's nucleogenic particles were eliminated by the alien entity known as "the {{dis|Caretaker|Nacene}}," who did not realize until it was too late that his [[technology]] had an extremely destructive effect on the atmosphere. As penance for the damage done to the planet's inhabitants, known as "the [[Ocampa]]," the Caretaker elected to stay and protect them for nearly a millennium, after which time he began pulling vessels from all over [[Milky Way Galaxy|the galaxy]] in an attempt to find a lifeform with a compatible [[biomolecular pattern]], with which to produce an offspring to carry on his responsibilities. ({{VOY|Caretaker}})
On [[Class M|Class-M]] [[planet]]s nucleogenic particles are necessary to produce [[rain]]; without them a planet would be incapable of producing any rain at all. Some forms of [[technology]] are capable of destroying nucleogenic particles. ([[VOY]]:"[[Caretaker (episode)|Caretaker]]")
 
   
Nucleogenic particles can also be used as a form of [[energy]] and there are also nucleogenic-based life forms which emit high levels of [[anti-matter]]. ([[VOY]]:"[[Equinox]]","[[Equinox, Part II]]")
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Nucleogenic particles were also produced as a byproduct of the enhanced [[warp drive]] developed by the crew of the {{USS|Equinox}} in [[2376]]. This warp drive, which operated on the modified remains of murdered [[nucleogenic lifeform]]s, provided the ''Equinox'' crew with the possibility of returning to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] in a matter of months. ({{VOY|Equinox, Part II}})
   
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===See also===
The particles themselves can be detected by means of a scanning device. {{incite}}
 
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* [[Nucleogenic energy]]
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* [[Nucleogenic cloud being]]
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* [[Nucleogenic lifeform]]
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==External link==
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*{{wikipedia|Cloud condensation nuclei}}
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Revision as of 17:59, 9 September 2014

Nucleogenic particles are the constituent quantum components of an energy form found in the atmospheres of most M-class planets. These particles are necessary for the production of rain on a planet, and their absence would lead to a barren, desert-like world.

Such a planet was encountered in the Delta Quadrant by the crew of the USS Voyager in 2371. This planet's nucleogenic particles were eliminated by the alien entity known as "the Caretaker," who did not realize until it was too late that his technology had an extremely destructive effect on the atmosphere. As penance for the damage done to the planet's inhabitants, known as "the Ocampa," the Caretaker elected to stay and protect them for nearly a millennium, after which time he began pulling vessels from all over the galaxy in an attempt to find a lifeform with a compatible biomolecular pattern, with which to produce an offspring to carry on his responsibilities. (VOY: "Caretaker")

Nucleogenic particles were also produced as a byproduct of the enhanced warp drive developed by the crew of the USS Equinox in 2376. This warp drive, which operated on the modified remains of murdered nucleogenic lifeforms, provided the Equinox crew with the possibility of returning to the Alpha Quadrant in a matter of months. (VOY: "Equinox, Part II")

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