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A '''shock wave''' is any compressional wave of [[energy]] or [[matter]] caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In [[space]], these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large [[planet]]ary or [[star|stellar bodies]], and can sometimes carry [[subspace]] effects. |
A '''shock wave''' is any compressional wave of [[energy]] or [[matter]] caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In [[space]], these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large [[planet]]ary or [[star|stellar bodies]], and can sometimes carry [[subspace]] effects. |
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+ | In [[2293]], a massive [[subspace shock wave]] was caused by an explosion on the [[Klingon]] [[moon]] [[Praxis]]. This resulted in severe damage to the [[ozone layer]] of [[Qo'noS]]. ({{film|6}}; {{VOY|Flashback}}) |
+ | In [[2371]], a level-12 shock wave was created by the collapse of the [[Amargosa]] star by a [[trilithium]] weapon, destroying the entire [[star system]]. ({{film|7}}) |
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+ | ''In an [[alternate timeline]] in 2371, {{USS|Voyager}} encountered a shock wave emanating from a massive [[polaric ion]] detonation on [[Makull's homeworld]]. The shock wave never occurred after [[Kathryn Janeway]] and [[Tom Paris]] averted the explosion.'' ({{VOY|Time and Again}}) |
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− | :'''See also''': [[photonic shockwave]]. |
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+ | In [[2374]], ''Voyager'' was hit by a shock wave caused by [[omega molecule]]s, resulting in the implementation of the [[Omega Directive]]. ({{VOY|The Omega Directive}}) |
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+ | In [[2375]], ''Voyager'' could not use its [[phaser]]s to stop [[Tom Paris]] from destroying a [[Monean]] underwater [[oxygen refinery]] from the ''[[Delta Flyer]]'', because the phasers would produce a hydrodynamic shock wave that would have caused substantial collateral damage. ({{VOY|Thirty Days}}) |
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+ | In [[2377]], the exploding [[Tactical Cube 138]] caused a shock wave. ({{VOY|Unimatrix Zero, Part II}}) |
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+ | == Types == |
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+ | * [[Hydrodynamic shock wave]] |
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+ | * [[Photonic shock wave]] |
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+ | * [[Subspace shock wave]] |
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+ | == External link == |
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+ | * {{wikipedia}} |
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+ | [[Category:Energy]] |
Revision as of 17:07, 28 December 2013
- For the two part ENT episode, please refer to "Shockwave" and "Shockwave, Part II"
A shock wave is any compressional wave of energy or matter caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In space, these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large planetary or stellar bodies, and can sometimes carry subspace effects.
In 2293, a massive subspace shock wave was caused by an explosion on the Klingon moon Praxis. This resulted in severe damage to the ozone layer of Qo'noS. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; VOY: "Flashback")
In 2371, a level-12 shock wave was created by the collapse of the Amargosa star by a trilithium weapon, destroying the entire star system. (Star Trek Generations)
In an alternate timeline in 2371, USS Voyager encountered a shock wave emanating from a massive polaric ion detonation on Makull's homeworld. The shock wave never occurred after Kathryn Janeway and Tom Paris averted the explosion. (VOY: "Time and Again")
In 2373, the crew of Voyager observed a supernova explosion. The pressure on the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves was over ninety kilopascals, which was 30% more than they predicted. (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")
In 2374, Voyager was hit by a shock wave caused by omega molecules, resulting in the implementation of the Omega Directive. (VOY: "The Omega Directive")
In 2375, Voyager could not use its phasers to stop Tom Paris from destroying a Monean underwater oxygen refinery from the Delta Flyer, because the phasers would produce a hydrodynamic shock wave that would have caused substantial collateral damage. (VOY: "Thirty Days")
In 2377, the exploding Tactical Cube 138 caused a shock wave. (VOY: "Unimatrix Zero, Part II")
The same year Voyager detected an energy discharge created by a long-range subspace warhead that produced a level-9 shock wave. (VOY: "Human Error")