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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]] |
+ | [[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]] |
− | 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}}) Late [[24th century]] [[Starfleet]] vessels and facilities were equipped with phaser arrays with 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}}) Late [[24th century]] [[Starfleet]] vessels and facilities were equipped with phaser arrays with much larger numbers of emitters. |
− | {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} ships, in the docked configuration, generally exhibited |
+ | {{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]]. |
− | {{ShipClass|Intrepid}} vessels were equipped with |
+ | {{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. The phaser energy traveled along the strips to the best position for the targeting computer to fire the beams at the target. This eliminated the need for forward or aft arrays, as the strips allowed the beams to be fired from any point along them, forward or aft. |
− | The later |
+ | 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}}) |
− | In [[2371]], [[Korinas]] asked [[Benjamin Sisko]] for information on the |
+ | 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}}) |
− | [[Cardassian]] {{ShipClass|Galor}} vessels were equipped with multiple phaser arrays which could cover 360 |
+ | [[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}}) |
:''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]]''. |
:''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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− | Image:VoyagerProbeFight.jpg|The USS ''Voyager'' employing its phaser array strips against a Borg probe |
+ | Image:VoyagerProbeFight.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 |
+ | Image:Galor class, weapons array, bridge and aft dorsal.jpg|A [[Galor class|Cardassian ship]] using two of its phaser arrays |
− | Image:Enterprise-D phaser array power up.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D powers up its dorsal phaser array |
+ | Image:Enterprise-D phaser array power up.jpg|The USS ''Enterprise''-D powers up its dorsal phaser array |
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Revision as of 17:06, 27 March 2009
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") Late 24th century Starfleet vessels and facilities were equipped with phaser arrays with much larger numbers of emitters.
Template:ShipClass 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.
Template:ShipClass 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. The phaser energy traveled along the strips to the best position for the targeting computer to fire the beams at the target. This eliminated the need for forward or aft arrays, as the strips allowed the beams to be fired from any point along them, forward or aft.
The later Template:ShipClass 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 Template:ShipClass 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. The Sovereign-class arrays were designated Type-XII according to the Star Trek: Starship Spotter.
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