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| − | A '''universe''' is all [[matter]], [[energy]] and [[space]] regarded as a whole. The laws of the universe are governed by [[time]]. Our |
+ | A '''universe''', also known as the '''cosmos''', is all [[matter]], [[energy]], and [[space]] regarded as a whole. The laws of the universe are governed by [[time]]. Our [[space-time continuum]] is filled with clusters of [[star]]s known as [[galaxy|galaxies]] which are grouped by [[gravity]]. |
All the matter of our universe originated from the parallel [[Megan]] universe through [[creation point]]s. Creation points were the active portals between the two dimensional planes. In the Megan universe, [[magic]], the ability to control reality with thoughts, was part of the natural laws. ({{TAS|The Magicks of Megas-Tu}}) |
All the matter of our universe originated from the parallel [[Megan]] universe through [[creation point]]s. Creation points were the active portals between the two dimensional planes. In the Megan universe, [[magic]], the ability to control reality with thoughts, was part of the natural laws. ({{TAS|The Magicks of Megas-Tu}}) |
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| + | [[File:Big Bang.jpg|thumb|The Big Bang]] |
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| − | The universe was formed in the instantaneous expansion that scientists call the [[Big Bang]]. The Big Bang has been theorized to be caused by destabilizing [[Omega molecule]]s. ({{VOY|Death Wish|The Omega Directive}}) According to an engineer |
+ | The universe was formed in the instantaneous expansion that scientists call the [[Big Bang]]. The Big Bang has been theorized to be caused by destabilizing [[Omega molecule]]s. ({{VOY|Death Wish|The Omega Directive}}) According to an [[engineer]] on board the {{USS|Voyager}}, the universe was [[Billions of years ago|sixteen billion years]] old. ({{VOY|Good Shepherd}}) |
| − | {{bginfo|Current real-world scientific evidence however indicates |
+ | {{bginfo|Current real-world scientific evidence, however, indicates the {{w|age of the universe}} to be 13.798 ± 0.037 billion years.}} |
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+ | According to {{dis|Jack|24th century}}, our universe will [[Collapse of the universe|collapse]] in on itself some time between the next [[Far future|sixty to seventy trillion years]]. The universe contains too much matter to keep expanding. According to Jack, a massive spherical grid of [[subspace field generator]]s could be used to manipulate subspace to reduce the mass of the universe and change the [[cosmological constant]]. This would avert the collapse. ({{DS9|Chrysalis}}) |
| + | Our universe contained several parallel [[time continuum]]s occupying the same space but in a different time. ({{TNG|Time's Arrow|Timescape}}) The [[Devidian]], for example, lived in a different time continuum, only a fraction of a second away, with a positive [[phase variance]] of 0.004 percent from the normal [[timeline]]. ({{TNG|Time's Arrow|Time's Arrow, Part II}}) |
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| ⚫ | Our universe is only one of several types of [[parallel universe]]s. A new universe can be shaped by a person's thoughts while inside a [[warp bubble]]. While [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] was caught in a shrinking [[warp bubble]] and asked the [[computer]] for the definition of the universe, it replied |
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| ⚫ | Our universe is only one of several types of [[parallel universe]]s. A new universe can be shaped by a person's thoughts while inside a [[warp bubble]]. While [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] was caught in a shrinking [[warp bubble]] and asked the [[computer]] for the definition of the universe, it replied: "''The universe is a spheroid region seven hundred and five meters in diameter.''" A scan of the edge of that universe revealed it to be a mass energy field. ({{TNG|Remember Me}}) |
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| ⚫ | In [[2364]], the [[ |
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| + | [[File:USS Enterprise in distant galaxy, remastered.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Enterprise''-D at a distant region of the universe]] |
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| − | ==See also== |
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| ⚫ | In [[2364]], the [[Traveler]] accidentally took the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} to a location over a billion [[light year]]s from the [[Milky Way Galaxy]], where thoughts were the essence of reality. It was believed that the place was the [[End of the universe|outer rim of the universe]], where the universe ends. ({{TNG|Where No One Has Gone Before}}) |
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| + | ==Appendices== |
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**[[Alternate reality]] |
**[[Alternate reality]] |
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| + | *[[Space-time continuum]] |
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*[[Subspace]] |
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| − | == Background == |
+ | === Background information === |
| − | Memory Alpha |
+ | Memory Alpha uses the terms "'''prime timeline'''", "'''prime reality'''", and "'''prime universe'''" to describe the main or original timeline of events depicted in the various ''[[Star Trek]]'' episodes and movies prior to the {{y|2009}} movie {{film|11}}, where an [[alternate reality]] was created. The term "prime" is derived from the film's credits, where the character played by [[Leonard Nimoy]] was disambiguated from [[Zachary Quinto]]'s Spock as "Spock Prime". [[Roberto Orci]] said about the alternate timeline that they "''think of it is [sic] as identical to the original until Nero arrives.''" [http://trekmovie.com/2009/05/18/orci-kurtzman-to-answer-fan-questions-at-trekmovie-transcript-of-last-weeks-impromptu-qa/] |
| − | == External links == |
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Revision as of 19:44, 19 February 2015
A universe, also known as the cosmos, is all matter, energy, and space regarded as a whole. The laws of the universe are governed by time. Our space-time continuum is filled with clusters of stars known as galaxies which are grouped by gravity.
All the matter of our universe originated from the parallel Megan universe through creation points. Creation points were the active portals between the two dimensional planes. In the Megan universe, magic, the ability to control reality with thoughts, was part of the natural laws. (TAS: "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")
The Big Bang
The universe was formed in the instantaneous expansion that scientists call the Big Bang. The Big Bang has been theorized to be caused by destabilizing Omega molecules. (VOY: "Death Wish", "The Omega Directive") According to an engineer on board the USS Voyager, the universe was sixteen billion years old. (VOY: "Good Shepherd")
According to Jack, our universe will collapse in on itself some time between the next sixty to seventy trillion years. The universe contains too much matter to keep expanding. According to Jack, a massive spherical grid of subspace field generators could be used to manipulate subspace to reduce the mass of the universe and change the cosmological constant. This would avert the collapse. (DS9: "Chrysalis")
Our universe contained several parallel time continuums occupying the same space but in a different time. (TNG: "Time's Arrow", "Timescape") The Devidian, for example, lived in a different time continuum, only a fraction of a second away, with a positive phase variance of 0.004 percent from the normal timeline. (TNG: "Time's Arrow", "Time's Arrow, Part II")
Our universe is only one of several types of parallel universes. A new universe can be shaped by a person's thoughts while inside a warp bubble. While Dr. Crusher was caught in a shrinking warp bubble and asked the computer for the definition of the universe, it replied: "The universe is a spheroid region seven hundred and five meters in diameter." A scan of the edge of that universe revealed it to be a mass energy field. (TNG: "Remember Me")
The USS Enterprise-D at a distant region of the universe
In 2364, the Traveler accidentally took the USS Enterprise-D to a location over a billion light years from the Milky Way Galaxy, where thoughts were the essence of reality. It was believed that the place was the outer rim of the universe, where the universe ends. (TNG: "Where No One Has Gone Before")
Appendices
Related topics
Background information
Memory Alpha uses the terms "prime timeline", "prime reality", and "prime universe" to describe the main or original timeline of events depicted in the various Star Trek episodes and movies prior to the 2009 movie Star Trek, where an alternate reality was created. The term "prime" is derived from the film's credits, where the character played by Leonard Nimoy was disambiguated from Zachary Quinto's Spock as "Spock Prime". Roberto Orci said about the alternate timeline that they "think of it is [sic] as identical to the original until Nero arrives." [1]
External links
- Universe at Wikipedia
- Star Trek Timelines – An Official Graphic - an article describing the prime and alternate timelines created in the latest film