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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 [[2371]], a level-12 [[subspace shockwave]] was created by the destruction of the [[Amargosa]] [[star]], subsequently destroying that system. (''[[Star Trek: Generations]]'') |
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+ | In [[2373]], the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] observed a [[supernova]] explosion. The pressure encountered from the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves were over 90 kilo[[pascal]]s, which was 30% more than they predicted. ([[VOY]]: "[[The Q and the Grey]]") |
+ | In [[2377]], the USS ''Voyager'' detected an energy discharge, created by a long-range [[subspace warhead]], that produced a level-9 shockwave. ([[VOY]]: "[[Human Error]]") |
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- For the article on the two part ENT episode, please refer to "Shockwave, Part I" 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 2371, a level-12 subspace shockwave was created by the destruction of the Amargosa star, subsequently destroying that system. (Star Trek: Generations)
In 2373, the USS Voyager observed a supernova explosion. The pressure encountered from the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves were over 90 kilopascals, which was 30% more than they predicted. (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")
In 2377, the USS Voyager detected an energy discharge, created by a long-range subspace warhead, that produced a level-9 shockwave. (VOY: "Human Error")
- See also: photonic shockwave.