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| + | The '''Sphere Builders''' were a race of transdimensional beings and a faction in the [[Temporal Cold War]]. Possessing advanced [[time travel|temporal]] technology, they were responsible for the creation of the [[Delphic Expanse sphere]]s in an effort to reconfigure space to be habitable for their species, as a prelude to invasion. |
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| + | The [[Xindi]] referred to the Sphere Builders as "the Guardians," and revered them as religious figures. After the destruction of [[Xindus|the Xindi homeworld]], the Builders would appear to the Xindi survivors, guiding them to habitable planets and valuable resources. Similarly, the [[Triannon]]s referred to them as "the Makers," and believed that they were transforming the [[Delphic Expanse]] into a paradise for their eventual return. ({{ENT|Chosen Realm|The Council}}) |
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| − | The '''Sphere Builders''' were a race of [[alien]]s that lived in a transdimensional realm, and a faction in the [[Temporal Cold War]]. They constructed a series of artificial [[Delphic Expanse sphere|spheres]] to create the [[Delphic Expanse]], reconfiguring [[space]] to be more habitable for their own purposes. They were also known to the [[Xindi]] as the '''Guardians''', because they saved the five surviving Xindi species from [[extinction]] following the [[Xindi Civil War]] in the [[21st century]]. They led the Xindi refugees to habitable [[planet]]s and pointed out valuable resources for harvest. This formed a trust with the Xindi that allowed the Builders to manipulate the Xindi to do their bidding. ({{ENT|The Council}}) The Sphere Builders were also worshipped by the [[Triannon]]s, who called them the '''Makers'''. Much of Triannon [[mythology]] concerning the Makers turned out to be [[history|historically]] accurate. ({{ENT|Chosen Realm}}) |
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| − | In [[alternate timeline|one possible future]], by the [[26th century]], the Sphere Builders were close to reconfiguring the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]] for their purpose when they created a habitable sphere about 50,000 [[light year]]s in all directions. They were only stopped at the [[Battle of Procyon V]], when the [[United Federation of Planets]] engaged the Sphere Builders. The Federation won the battle and drove the Builders back to their transdimensional realm. |
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| + | [[File:Battle of Procyon V.jpg|thumb|left|Archer and Daniels witness the final battle against the Sphere Builders]] |
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| + | Using their ability to examine [[alternate timeline]]s, the Sphere Builders discovered that, in the [[26th century]], the forces of the [[United Federation of Planets]] would eventually repel their invasion, and drive them back into their transdimensional realm. In an attempt to prevent the formation of the Federation, the Builders contacted the Xindi and informed them that [[humanity]] would eventually be responsible for the destruction of their race, and that the only way to prevent that would be to destroy humanity first. They assisted the Xindi in the construction of a prototype weapon, supplying them with technology from the 26th century, and the weapon was subsequently launched against [[Earth]], resulting in the deaths of seven million people. Wishing to oppose the Sphere Builders, [[Humanoid Figure|a representative of another Cold War faction]] informed [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] that the Xindi were constructing [[Xindi superweapon|a far more powerful weapon]], designed to destroy all of humanity. Captain Archer subsequently took [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] into the [[Delphic Expanse]] to find the Xindi. ({{ENT|The Expanse|Azati Prime}}) |
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| + | The Sphere Builders also assisted the [[Xindi-Reptilian]]s in their attempt to synthesize a [[bioweapon]] with which to destroy humanity, a plan which had been disapproved by the [[Xindi Council]]. In order to help them keep their efforts a secret from the rest of the Council, the Builders transported three Reptilians back in time to Earth, the year [[2004]], where the Reptilians worked on the virus. Captain Archer and [[T'Pol]] were eventually successful in stopping the Reptilians, having been transported back in time by {{dis|Daniels|Crewman}}, a [[temporal agent]] from the [[31st century]]. ({{ENT|Carpenter Street}}) |
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| − | The Builders possessed [[technology]] which allowed them to examine alternate timelines and therefore see possible futures. Realizing that the battle would lead to their defeat, in [[2153]] the Sphere Builders informed the Xindi that they would be the victims of a [[genocide|genocidal]] attack from [[Human]]s in the 26th century, and should act preemptively to eliminate the threat. ({{ENT|Azati Prime}}) The builders knew that, with [[Earth]] destroyed, the Federation would never come into existence, and they could continue their invasion unopposed. The [[Xindi Council]] went along with the advice and attacked [[Earth]] with a [[prototype]] [[Xindi superweapon|superweapon]] in [[March (month)|March]] of [[2153]]. ({{ENT|The Expanse}}) |
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| + | [[File:Sphere Builder Test Subject.jpg|thumb|The Sphere Builder test subject]] |
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| − | In [[December]] of 2153, the Builders sent a test subject inside a [[Sphere Builder transport pod|pod]] within an intense anomaly, apparently attempting to determine whether the spheres were successfully modifying the Expanse to suit their needs. This individual was discovered by the [[crew]] of [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']]. After he was removed from the anomaly, he began to disintegrate because of his body's inherent incompatibility with our [[universe]]. He learned ''Enterprise'' was an Earth ship after hearing Dr. [[Phlox]] mention it. However, before he [[death|died]], his presence and actions (trying to destroy ''Enterprise'' by sabotaging its [[warp core]]) provided vital clues to help unravel the mystery of the spheres and of the Expanse. ({{ENT|Harbinger}})[[File:Sphere Builder Test Subject.jpg|thumb|The effects of our universe on the body of a Sphere Builder.]] |
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| + | ''Enterprise'' first encountered the Sphere Builders when they discovered a test subject in a [[Sphere Builder transport pod|small pod]] inside a trans-dimensional disturbance. As soon as the test subject was removed from the disturbance, he began to suffer from a form of rapid cellular degeneration, a result of existing outside of his trans-dimensional realm. Before he died he attempted to destroy ''Enterprise'' to stop them from completing their mission in the Expanse. ({{ENT|Harbinger}}) |
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| ⚫ | When the Xindi were confronted with evidence provided to Archer by Daniels that the Sphere Builders were manipulating them, the Builders began to lose their credibility with a few of the Xindi species. This forced the Builders to confide in the Reptilians and [[Xindi-Insectoids]], using the Reptilians' and Insectoids' hunger for power to their advantage. Attempting to ensure their victory, the Builders promised the Reptilians that they would rule as the dominant species of a new Xindi empire, if they hijacked the weapon and attacked Earth. As Captain Archer took a team to stop the weapon, ''Enterprise'' attempted to disable [[Sphere 41]]. The Builders boarded ''Enterprise'' and attempted to destroy the ship, but were unsuccessful in stopping the crew from disabling the [[interspatial manifold]] on the surface of the Sphere using a [[deflector pulse]]. This resulted in a chain reaction which destroyed the entire Sphere network and caused the Builders' trans-dimensional space to collapse. As the Delphic Expanse returned to normal space, becoming incompatible for them, the Builders were forced to retreat back into their native realm. ({{ENT|Countdown|Zero Hour}}) |
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| − | When the Council refused the construction of a biological weapon to use on Earth, the Builders sent three Reptilians to [[Earth]], [[2004]], [[Detroit]], to develop it. However, they were stopped by [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] and [[T'Pol]]. ({{ENT|Carpenter Street}}) |
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| − | Sphere Builders, when in our own universe, are vulnerable to a [[phase rifle]] with a rotating frequency of 32.6 [[measurements|teracycle]]s. This was discovered by [[doctor|Dr.]] [[Phlox]], who spent several long hours studying the test subject's physiology. ({{ENT|Zero Hour}}) |
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| − | Interestingly, all the leadership and military roles by the Sphere Builders to date were portrayed by the females only (aside from the one apparently male test subject), a move intended to highlight the "alienness" of the Builders by suggesting an androgynous appearance.{{incite}} A similar trick had already been used with the [[Talosian]]s from ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', along with the [[Female Changeling]] from [[DS9]]. |
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The Sphere Builders in their native realm
"When the Xindi destroy Earth, my people will prevail ..."
The Sphere Builders were a race of transdimensional beings and a faction in the Temporal Cold War. Possessing advanced temporal technology, they were responsible for the creation of the Delphic Expanse spheres in an effort to reconfigure space to be habitable for their species, as a prelude to invasion.
History
The Xindi referred to the Sphere Builders as "the Guardians," and revered them as religious figures. After the destruction of the Xindi homeworld, the Builders would appear to the Xindi survivors, guiding them to habitable planets and valuable resources. Similarly, the Triannons referred to them as "the Makers," and believed that they were transforming the Delphic Expanse into a paradise for their eventual return. (ENT: "Chosen Realm", "The Council")
Attempted invasion
Archer and Daniels witness the final battle against the Sphere Builders
Using their ability to examine alternate timelines, the Sphere Builders discovered that, in the 26th century, the forces of the United Federation of Planets would eventually repel their invasion, and drive them back into their transdimensional realm. In an attempt to prevent the formation of the Federation, the Builders contacted the Xindi and informed them that humanity would eventually be responsible for the destruction of their race, and that the only way to prevent that would be to destroy humanity first. They assisted the Xindi in the construction of a prototype weapon, supplying them with technology from the 26th century, and the weapon was subsequently launched against Earth, resulting in the deaths of seven million people. Wishing to oppose the Sphere Builders, a representative of another Cold War faction informed Captain Jonathan Archer that the Xindi were constructing a far more powerful weapon, designed to destroy all of humanity. Captain Archer subsequently took Enterprise into the Delphic Expanse to find the Xindi. (ENT: "The Expanse", "Azati Prime")
The Sphere Builders also assisted the Xindi-Reptilians in their attempt to synthesize a bioweapon with which to destroy humanity, a plan which had been disapproved by the Xindi Council. In order to help them keep their efforts a secret from the rest of the Council, the Builders transported three Reptilians back in time to Earth, the year 2004, where the Reptilians worked on the virus. Captain Archer and T'Pol were eventually successful in stopping the Reptilians, having been transported back in time by Daniels, a temporal agent from the 31st century. (ENT: "Carpenter Street")
The Sphere Builder test subject
Enterprise first encountered the Sphere Builders when they discovered a test subject in a small pod inside a trans-dimensional disturbance. As soon as the test subject was removed from the disturbance, he began to suffer from a form of rapid cellular degeneration, a result of existing outside of his trans-dimensional realm. Before he died he attempted to destroy Enterprise to stop them from completing their mission in the Expanse. (ENT: "Harbinger")
When the Xindi were confronted with evidence provided to Archer by Daniels that the Sphere Builders were manipulating them, the Builders began to lose their credibility with a few of the Xindi species. This forced the Builders to confide in the Reptilians and Xindi-Insectoids, using the Reptilians' and Insectoids' hunger for power to their advantage. Attempting to ensure their victory, the Builders promised the Reptilians that they would rule as the dominant species of a new Xindi empire, if they hijacked the weapon and attacked Earth. As Captain Archer took a team to stop the weapon, Enterprise attempted to disable Sphere 41. The Builders boarded Enterprise and attempted to destroy the ship, but were unsuccessful in stopping the crew from disabling the interspatial manifold on the surface of the Sphere using a deflector pulse. This resulted in a chain reaction which destroyed the entire Sphere network and caused the Builders' trans-dimensional space to collapse. As the Delphic Expanse returned to normal space, becoming incompatible for them, the Builders were forced to retreat back into their native realm. (ENT: "Countdown", "Zero Hour")
See also
- List of Sphere Builders