For the VOY episode of the same name, please see "Warhead".

A warhead is the explosive on a projectile weapon. The word may also be used as a euphemism for the entire weapon. In most situations the warhead is attached to a device called a fuse, which detonates the weapon at an advantageous time.

Many different warheads have been used throughout the history of Starfleet. Examples include:

• Simple chemical explosives, as used in MACO grenades

• Antimatter warheads, as used in photonic torpedoes

• Photon warheads, as used in photon torpedoes

• Plasma warheads, as used in quantum torpedoes

• Photonic warheads, as used in Vissian torpedoes

• Bio-molecular warheads

• Cobalt fusion warheads

• Tri-cobalt warheads

In 2372, Benjamin Sisko had Miles O'Brien equip the USS Defiant's atmospheric probes with warheads from the quantum torpedoes to be used against two Jem'Hadar fighters. (DS9: "Starship Down")

In 2375, a warhead of unknown origin, equipped with an artificial intelligence, was found on a planet in the Delta Quadrant. (VOY: "Warhead")

Warhead typesEdit

• Antimatter warhead
• Bio-molecular warhead
• Photonic warhead
• Cobalt fusion warhead
• Radiogenic warhead
• Subspace warhead
• Tri-cobalt warhead

See alsoEdit

• Torpedo