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| + | '''Hyper-evolution''' is a process of rapid [[gene]]tic [[mutation]], where an individual's body is changed in a manner paralleling millions of years of natural [[evolution]], but occurring within a matter of hours. |
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| − | '''Hyper-evolution''' is a rapid [[gene|genetic]] [[mutation]] and transformation which causes many years worth of [[evolution]] to take place in a matter of hours. Quite different from natural evolution, hyper-evolution includes the development of [[amphibian]] characteristics and an abandonment of [[sex]]ual mores. It can be reversed with a bombardment of [[antiproton|antiprotons]] from an [[Intrepid class]] [[starship]]'s [[warp core]]. |
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| + | [[Tom Paris]] of the {{USS|Voyager}} experienced hyper-evolution after making a [[warp 10]] flight in [[2372]]. His [[biochemistry]] began to change, causing an [[allergy|allergic]] reaction to [[water]], the breakdown of [[electrolyte]]s, and the congealing of [[interstitial fluid]]s. The [[alveoli]] in his [[lung]]s mutated, resulting in him no longer processing [[oxygen]] but instead a [[nitrogen]]-[[acidichloride]] mixture. Eventually, his {{dis|cell|biology}}ular membranes deteriorated and his [[lymphatic system]] collapsed, leading to his apparent [[death]]. |
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| − | Hyper-evolution is the primary symptom of [[Transwarp Evolutionary Syndrome]], which occurs when [[Human]]s are exposed to speeds above the [[Warp 10]] barrier without proper protections in place, such as those used on most vessels that achieve [[transwarp]] speeds. ([[VOY]]: "[[Threshold]]"). |
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| + | However, Paris awakened shortly after, apparently healthy. [[The Doctor]] found that his internal organs were being rearranged, some having been absorbed and others grown anew. There were also rapid transmutations in his [[nervous system]], causing bouts of deranged behavior interspersed by moments of lucidity. |
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| − | :''The concept of hyper-evolution takes numerous liberties with the scientific understanding of evolution, which does not occur within a single organism and does not have a definite goal. Other instances in the canon of exceeding warp 10 have not produced hyper-evolution as a side-effect.'' |
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| + | The Doctor believed that Paris' [[DNA]] could be forced to revert to its original state if the new genetic material were destroyed with [[antiproton]]s from ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[warp core]]. Before the treatment could be completed, Paris broke free of his [[isotropic restraint]] and abducted [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]], escaping on another [[transwarp]] flight. The ''Voyager'' crew found them on an uninhabited [[planet]], having transformed into [[amphibian]]-like creatures externally resembling the ancient Earth's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eryops''Eryops''] genus, as well as having produced offspring. The Doctor was then able to complete his antiproton treatment and restore them to normal. ({{VOY|Threshold}}) |
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| + | A synthetic version of hyper-evolution, but in reverse, occurred on stardate 47653.2 ([[2370]]), when Lieutenant [[Reginald Barclay]] was treated for a slight case of the [[Urodelan flu]] - the treatment was administered by [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]] aboard the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''USS Enterprise'']] through use of a synthetic [[T-cell]], which became airborne within the starship, mistakenly activating the dormant [[intron]]s within the DNA of every person aboard and causing a rapid "de-evolution" of almost the entire crew. ({{TNG|Genesis}}) |
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Revision as of 18:08, 2 September 2015
Four stages of hyper-evolution.
Hyper-evolution is a process of rapid genetic mutation, where an individual's body is changed in a manner paralleling millions of years of natural evolution, but occurring within a matter of hours.
Tom Paris of the USS Voyager experienced hyper-evolution after making a warp 10 flight in 2372. His biochemistry began to change, causing an allergic reaction to water, the breakdown of electrolytes, and the congealing of interstitial fluids. The alveoli in his lungs mutated, resulting in him no longer processing oxygen but instead a nitrogen-acidichloride mixture. Eventually, his cellular membranes deteriorated and his lymphatic system collapsed, leading to his apparent death.
However, Paris awakened shortly after, apparently healthy. The Doctor found that his internal organs were being rearranged, some having been absorbed and others grown anew. There were also rapid transmutations in his nervous system, causing bouts of deranged behavior interspersed by moments of lucidity.
The Doctor believed that Paris' DNA could be forced to revert to its original state if the new genetic material were destroyed with antiprotons from Voyager's warp core. Before the treatment could be completed, Paris broke free of his isotropic restraint and abducted Captain Kathryn Janeway, escaping on another transwarp flight. The Voyager crew found them on an uninhabited planet, having transformed into amphibian-like creatures externally resembling the ancient Earth's Eryops genus, as well as having produced offspring. The Doctor was then able to complete his antiproton treatment and restore them to normal. (VOY: "Threshold")
A synthetic version of hyper-evolution, but in reverse, occurred on stardate 47653.2 (2370), when Lieutenant Reginald Barclay was treated for a slight case of the Urodelan flu - the treatment was administered by Doctor Beverly Crusher aboard the USS Enterprise through use of a synthetic T-cell, which became airborne within the starship, mistakenly activating the dormant introns within the DNA of every person aboard and causing a rapid "de-evolution" of almost the entire crew. (TNG: "Genesis")