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+ | [[File:Two-dimensional lifeform.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Enterprise''-D surrounded by two-dimensional lifeforms]] |
| + | A '''two-dimensional lifeform''' was unlike most typical [[lifeform]]s that exist in the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. |
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+ | Generally, lifeforms existed in three dimensions, but these such lifeforms were known to exist in a single plane only (and as such had either no length, no height, or no width). Some of these beings made their homes in [[cosmic string]]s, objects a single [[proton]] wide but with lengths measuring in [[kilometer]]s or more. These strings had a [[gravity|gravitational attraction]] like [[black hole]]s or [[homing beacon]]s for two-dimensional beings. |
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+ | Because they only existed in a single plane, [[starship]] [[sensor]]s had difficulty detecting their existence, even through the use of [[Bayesian function]]s. One such example was when they surrounded the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} in [[2367]]. In that instance, [[Data]] ultimately detected their presence by using two [[probe]]s to scan the space around the ship. |
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+ | Because of their strange nature, two-dimensional lifeforms could interact in strange ways with starship engines. They exerted forces similar to gravitational forces and could cause a ship's [[structural integrity field]] to begin to break down when the starship's [[warp drive]] was used to break free of their influence. |
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+ | Because they could share emotions, large numbers of two-dimensional lifeforms gathered in one area could overwhelm [[Betazoid]] [[empathy|empathic]] and [[telepathy|telepathic]] abilities, causing painful [[headache]]s. ({{TNG|The Loss}}) |
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Revision as of 15:48, 20 September 2013
The USS Enterprise-D surrounded by two-dimensional lifeforms
A two-dimensional lifeform was unlike most typical lifeforms that exist in the galaxy.
Generally, lifeforms existed in three dimensions, but these such lifeforms were known to exist in a single plane only (and as such had either no length, no height, or no width). Some of these beings made their homes in cosmic strings, objects a single proton wide but with lengths measuring in kilometers or more. These strings had a gravitational attraction like black holes or homing beacons for two-dimensional beings.
Because they only existed in a single plane, starship sensors had difficulty detecting their existence, even through the use of Bayesian functions. One such example was when they surrounded the USS Enterprise-D in 2367. In that instance, Data ultimately detected their presence by using two probes to scan the space around the ship.
Because of their strange nature, two-dimensional lifeforms could interact in strange ways with starship engines. They exerted forces similar to gravitational forces and could cause a ship's structural integrity field to begin to break down when the starship's warp drive was used to break free of their influence.
Because they could share emotions, large numbers of two-dimensional lifeforms gathered in one area could overwhelm Betazoid empathic and telepathic abilities, causing painful headaches. (TNG: "The Loss")