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A '''dampening field''' is an [[energy field]] which interferes with [[energy|power]] emissions within its effective range of operation. Dampening fields can drain an area of power, interfere with [[communications]], block [[sensor]] readings including [[transporter]] locks, and prevent the operation of [[phaser]]s and other large power systems. |
A '''dampening field''' is an [[energy field]] which interferes with [[energy|power]] emissions within its effective range of operation. Dampening fields can drain an area of power, interfere with [[communications]], block [[sensor]] readings including [[transporter]] locks, and prevent the operation of [[phaser]]s and other large power systems. |
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[[Cardassian]] [[space station]]s are often equipped with a dampening field before they are abandoned, thus trapping anyone who boards the station, rendering them unable to communicate with those outside. ({{DS9|Empok Nor}}) Similarly, the [[Voth]] and [[Night Alien]]s employ large-scale dampening fields capable of rendering entire [[starship]]s powerless, mitigating any danger they may pose. ({{VOY|Distant Origin|Night}}) |
[[Cardassian]] [[space station]]s are often equipped with a dampening field before they are abandoned, thus trapping anyone who boards the station, rendering them unable to communicate with those outside. ({{DS9|Empok Nor}}) Similarly, the [[Voth]] and [[Night Alien]]s employ large-scale dampening fields capable of rendering entire [[starship]]s powerless, mitigating any danger they may pose. ({{VOY|Distant Origin|Night}}) |
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Revision as of 15:07, 2 January 2008
A dampening field is an energy field which interferes with power emissions within its effective range of operation. Dampening fields can drain an area of power, interfere with communications, block sensor readings including transporter locks, and prevent the operation of phasers and other large power systems.
Dampening fields are employed by a wide variety of species in varying circumstances for varying reasons.
Cardassian space stations are often equipped with a dampening field before they are abandoned, thus trapping anyone who boards the station, rendering them unable to communicate with those outside. (DS9: "Empok Nor") Similarly, the Voth and Night Aliens employ large-scale dampening fields capable of rendering entire starships powerless, mitigating any danger they may pose. (VOY: "Distant Origin", "Night")
Tactically, dampening fields may be used in coordination with transporter scramblers or to prevent the use of phasers and other energy weapons. The threat posed to operations by dampening fields was sufficient for the Federation to develop the TR-116 rifle as an alternative to phaser rifles, but only one prototype was built and the weapon was never regularly used by the Federation. (DS9: "Field of Fire")
After being marooned inside an energy barrier on Ledos in 2377, Seven of Nine used the deflector array from her downed shuttlecraft to generate a dampening field to neutralize the barrier's source. (VOY: "Natural Law")