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[[Image:USS Odyssey firing phasers.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Odyssey'', a ''Galaxy''-class starship using its main phaser array on a Dominion Jem'Hadar attack vessel]]
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[[File:USS Odyssey firing phasers.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Odyssey'', a ''Galaxy''-class starship using its main phaser array on a Dominion Jem'Hadar attack vessel]]
   
 
A '''phaser array''' is an arrangement of [[phaser emitter]]s located in strategic areas of a [[starship]], [[space station]], or other [[vessel]]. In the [[23rd century]], phaser arrays had smaller numbers of emitters, and were commonly referred to as [[phaser bank]]s. ({{TOS|The Corbomite Maneuver|Balance of Terror}}) By the [[24th century]], [[Starfleet]] began to fit its vessels and facilities with phaser arrays that contained much larger numbers of emitters.
 
A '''phaser array''' is an arrangement of [[phaser emitter]]s located in strategic areas of a [[starship]], [[space station]], or other [[vessel]]. In the [[23rd century]], phaser arrays had smaller numbers of emitters, and were commonly referred to as [[phaser bank]]s. ({{TOS|The Corbomite Maneuver|Balance of Terror}}) By the [[24th century]], [[Starfleet]] began to fit its vessels and facilities with phaser arrays that contained much larger numbers of emitters.
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During the firing sequence of some shipmounted arrays, phaser energies would travel along the emitter strip and converge at the best position for targeting. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'')
 
During the firing sequence of some shipmounted arrays, phaser energies would travel along the emitter strip and converge at the best position for targeting. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'')
   
{{ShipClass|Galaxy}} ships, in the docked configuration, generally exhibited eleven phaser arrays. Two large arrays encircled the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the [[saucer section|command module]]. The other nine arrays were on the [[stardrive section|engineering module]]: two upper aft arrays inward of the saucer [[impulse engine]]s, one on the ventral surface of the engineering section, two lateral arrays on the [[warp nacelle]] pylons, and two aft arrays each on the dorsal and ventral pylon surfaces proximate to the aft [[photon torpedo]] launcher. An additional array, on the "cobra head" of the engineering module, was only exposed and usable when the [[saucer separation|ship was separated into its two components]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'')
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{{class|Galaxy}} ships, in the docked configuration, generally exhibited eleven phaser arrays. Two large arrays encircled the [[dorsal]] and [[ventral]] surfaces of the [[saucer section|command module]]. The other nine arrays were on the [[stardrive section|engineering module]]: two upper aft arrays inward of the saucer [[impulse engine]]s, one on the ventral surface of the engineering section, two lateral arrays on the [[warp nacelle]] pylons, and two aft arrays each on the dorsal and ventral pylon surfaces proximate to the aft [[photon torpedo]] launcher. An additional array, on the "cobra head" of the engineering module, was only exposed and usable when the [[saucer separation|ship was separated into its two components]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'')
   
 
{{bginfo|This information, which supports twelve phaser arrays, is from visual inspection of ''Galaxy''-class ships and is further supported by the [[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]. Curiously, in {{TNG|Conundrum}}, Worf stated that the ''Galaxy''-class ''Enterprise-D'' only had ten "phaser banks."}}
 
{{bginfo|This information, which supports twelve phaser arrays, is from visual inspection of ''Galaxy''-class ships and is further supported by the [[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]. Curiously, in {{TNG|Conundrum}}, Worf stated that the ''Galaxy''-class ''Enterprise-D'' only had ten "phaser banks."}}
   
{{ShipClass|Intrepid}} vessels were equipped with thirteen phaser arrays. On the [[primary hull]], there were two main arrays (one starboard, one port) on each of the dorsal and ventral surfaces, and two smaller aft arrays (also one starboard and one port) on each surface. The other five arrays were on the engineering section: one on the ventral surface, two lateral ventral arrays on the warp nacelle pylons, and two aft arrays on the underside of the lateral pylon. (''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'')
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{{class|Intrepid}} vessels were equipped with thirteen phaser arrays plus at least four separate phaser banks. On the [[primary hull]], there were two main arrays (one starboard, one port) on each of the dorsal and ventral surfaces, and two smaller aft arrays (also one starboard and one port) on each surface. One behind the bridge. The other five arrays were on the engineering section: one on the ventral surface, two lateral ventral arrays on the warp nacelle pylons, and two aft arrays on the underside of the lateral pylon. (''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''; {{VOY|Resolutions}}) Two separate phaser banks in the aft torpedo launchers ({{VOY|Dragon's Teeth}}), one aft phaser bank was located behind the second tractor beam emitter, in the aft section of Deck 14 ({{VOY|Think Tank}}), and an embedded emitter was located on the ventral surface of the ships right nacelle. ({{VOY|Unimatrix Zero}})
   
The later {{ShipClass|Sovereign}} starships originally had twelve arrays, including seven dorsal arrays and five ventral arrays. ({{film|8}}) By [[2379]], four additional arrays were added to the [[nacelle pylon]]s of the ''Sovereign''-class {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}, bringing the total complement of arrays to sixteen. ({{film|10}})
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The later {{class|Sovereign}} starships originally had twelve arrays, including seven dorsal arrays and five ventral arrays. ({{film|8}}) By [[2379]], four additional arrays were added to the [[nacelle pylon]]s of the ''Sovereign''-class {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}, bringing the total complement of arrays to sixteen. ({{film|10}})
   
In [[2371]], [[Korinas]] asked [[Benjamin Sisko]] for information on the {{USS|Defiant|NX-74205}}'s phaser array. ({{DS9|Defiant}}) In the early months of the [[Dominion War]], the crew of the ''Defiant'' placed depleted phaser array [[power cell]]s in the [[mess hall]] as a sign they would not stop fighting. ({{DS9|Behind the Lines}})
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In [[2371]], [[Korinas]] asked [[Benjamin Sisko]] for information on the {{USS|Defiant|2370}}'s phaser array. ({{DS9|Defiant}}) In the early months of the [[Dominion War]], the crew of the ''Defiant'' placed depleted phaser array [[power cell]]s in the [[mess hall]] as a sign they would not stop fighting. ({{DS9|Behind the Lines}})
   
[[Cardassian]] {{ShipClass|Galor}} vessels were equipped with multiple phaser arrays which could cover 360 degrees. These were used during [[Operation Return]] primarily to destroy [[Federation attack fighter]]s. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels}})
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[[Cardassian]] {{class|Galor}} vessels were equipped with multiple phaser arrays which could cover 360 degrees. These were used during [[Operation Return]] primarily to destroy [[Federation attack fighter]]s. ({{DS9|Sacrifice of Angels}})
   
{{bginfo|According to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'', the ''Galaxy''-class arrays were designated Type-X. The ''Sovereign''-class arrays were designated Type-XII according to the ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]''.}}
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{{bginfo|According to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'', the ''Galaxy''-class arrays were designated Type-X. Startrek.com however uses a picture of the ''Enterprise''-D firing its phaser array to depict the [[Type 8 phaser|phaser type-8]]. {{st.com|phaser-type-8|}} The ''Sovereign''-class arrays were designated Type-XII according to the ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]''.}}
 
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File:USS Voyager fights Borg probe.jpg|The USS ''Voyager'' employing its phaser array strips against a Borg probe
 
File:USS Voyager fights Borg probe.jpg|The USS ''Voyager'' employing its phaser array strips against a Borg probe
Image:Galor class, weapons array, bridge and aft dorsal.jpg|A [[Galor class|Cardassian ship]] using two of its phaser arrays
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File:Galor class, weapons array, bridge and aft dorsal.jpg|A [[Galor class|Cardassian ship]] using two of its phaser arrays
Image:USS Enterprise-D phaser array power up.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D powers up its dorsal phaser array
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File:USS Enterprise-D phaser array power up.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D powers up its dorsal phaser array
 
File:USS Enterprise-D firing phaser array.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D releasing a phaser blast from its ventral phaser array.
 
File:USS Enterprise-D firing phaser array.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D releasing a phaser blast from its ventral phaser array.
 
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USS Odyssey firing phasers

The USS Odyssey, a Galaxy-class starship using its main phaser array on a Dominion Jem'Hadar attack vessel

A phaser array is an arrangement of phaser emitters located in strategic areas of a starship, space station, or other vessel. In the 23rd century, phaser arrays had smaller numbers of emitters, and were commonly referred to as phaser banks. (TOS: "The Corbomite Maneuver", "Balance of Terror") By the 24th century, Starfleet began to fit its vessels and facilities with phaser arrays that contained much larger numbers of emitters.

During the firing sequence of some shipmounted arrays, phaser energies would travel along the emitter strip and converge at the best position for targeting. (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Galaxy-class ships, in the docked configuration, generally exhibited eleven phaser arrays. Two large arrays encircled the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the command module. The other nine arrays were on the engineering module: two upper aft arrays inward of the saucer impulse engines, one on the ventral surface of the engineering section, two lateral arrays on the warp nacelle pylons, and two aft arrays each on the dorsal and ventral pylon surfaces proximate to the aft photon torpedo launcher. An additional array, on the "cobra head" of the engineering module, was only exposed and usable when the ship was separated into its two components. (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

This information, which supports twelve phaser arrays, is from visual inspection of Galaxy-class ships and is further supported by the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual. Curiously, in TNG: "Conundrum", Worf stated that the Galaxy-class Enterprise-D only had ten "phaser banks."

Intrepid-class vessels were equipped with thirteen phaser arrays plus at least four separate phaser banks. On the primary hull, there were two main arrays (one starboard, one port) on each of the dorsal and ventral surfaces, and two smaller aft arrays (also one starboard and one port) on each surface. One behind the bridge. The other five arrays were on the engineering section: one on the ventral surface, two lateral ventral arrays on the warp nacelle pylons, and two aft arrays on the underside of the lateral pylon. (Star Trek: Voyager; VOY: "Resolutions") Two separate phaser banks in the aft torpedo launchers (VOY: "Dragon's Teeth"), one aft phaser bank was located behind the second tractor beam emitter, in the aft section of Deck 14 (VOY: "Think Tank"), and an embedded emitter was located on the ventral surface of the ships right nacelle. (VOY: "Unimatrix Zero")

The later Sovereign-class starships originally had twelve arrays, including seven dorsal arrays and five ventral arrays. (Star Trek: First Contact) By 2379, four additional arrays were added to the nacelle pylons of the Sovereign-class USS Enterprise-E, bringing the total complement of arrays to sixteen. (Star Trek Nemesis)

In 2371, Korinas asked Benjamin Sisko for information on the USS Defiant's phaser array. (DS9: "Defiant") In the early months of the Dominion War, the crew of the Defiant placed depleted phaser array power cells in the mess hall as a sign they would not stop fighting. (DS9: "Behind the Lines")

Cardassian Galor-class vessels were equipped with multiple phaser arrays which could cover 360 degrees. These were used during Operation Return primarily to destroy Federation attack fighters. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels")

According to Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual, the Galaxy-class arrays were designated Type-X. Startrek.com however uses a picture of the Enterprise-D firing its phaser array to depict the phaser type-8. [1] The Sovereign-class arrays were designated Type-XII according to the Star Trek: Starship Spotter.

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