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[[Image:Constitution phaser bank.jpg|thumb|Diagram of a ''Constitution''-class forward phaser bank]] |
[[Image:Constitution phaser bank.jpg|thumb|Diagram of a ''Constitution''-class forward phaser bank]] |
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[[Image:Defiant_phaser_banks.jpg|thumb|Forward phaser banks of the USS ''Defiant'']] |
[[Image:Defiant_phaser_banks.jpg|thumb|Forward phaser banks of the USS ''Defiant'']] |
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'''Phaser banks''' referred to the [[phaser]] weapons mounted aboard [[Federation]] [[starship]]s. (''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''; ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series]]'') They were utilized as early as [[2257]], when [[Lieutenant]] [[James T. Kirk]] was manning the phaser station aboard the {{USS|Farragut|23rd century}}. ({{TOS|Obsession}}) |
'''Phaser banks''' referred to the [[phaser]] weapons mounted aboard [[Federation]] [[starship]]s. (''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''; ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series]]'') They were utilized as early as [[2257]], when [[Lieutenant]] [[James T. Kirk]] was manning the phaser station aboard the {{USS|Farragut|23rd century}}. ({{TOS|Obsession}}) |
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Each bank contained one or more [[phaser emitter]]s from which the beam energy was actually released but which shared common power sources and targeting systems. Mid-[[2260s]] [[Starfleet]] phaser banks drew power from rechargeable sources separate from a ship's main power systems. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) |
Each bank contained one or more [[phaser emitter]]s from which the beam energy was actually released but which shared common power sources and targeting systems. Mid-[[2260s]] [[Starfleet]] phaser banks drew power from rechargeable sources separate from a ship's main power systems. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) |
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| ⚫ | In the [[2260s]], {{ShipClass|Constitution}} starships were equipped with at least four phaser banks, each with two emitters. The main bank was located on the lower half of the [[vessel]]'s [[saucer section]], forward of the [[sensor]] dome. An additional bank was located on the [[ship]]'s [[stern]], above the [[shuttlebay]]. [[Port]] and [[starboard]] banks covered the ship's flanks. ({{TOS|Arena}}; {{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}}) |
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In the [[2270s]], a new system, tying the phasers directly into the main reactor, was developed. While increasing phaser power, it had the disadvantage of cutting off most of or all phaser power if the reactor was damaged. ({{film|1}}; {{film|2}}) |
In the [[2270s]], a new system, tying the phasers directly into the main reactor, was developed. While increasing phaser power, it had the disadvantage of cutting off most of or all phaser power if the reactor was damaged. ({{film|1}}; {{film|2}}) |
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| ⚫ | In the [[2260s]], {{ShipClass|Constitution}} starships were equipped with at least four phaser banks, each with two emitters. The main bank was located on the lower half of the [[vessel]]'s [[saucer section]], forward of the [[sensor]] dome. An additional bank was located on the [[ship]]'s [[stern]], above the [[shuttlebay]]. [[Port]] and [[starboard]] banks covered the ship's flanks. ({{TOS|Arena}}; {{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}}) |
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By the [[24th century]], the number of emitters in each bank had been increased to the point where they were laid out in long strips called [[phaser array]]s. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'') However, the term "phaser banks" was still used, particularly in reference to units with smaller numbers of emitters. ({{DS9|The Maquis, Part I}}) |
By the [[24th century]], the number of emitters in each bank had been increased to the point where they were laid out in long strips called [[phaser array]]s. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'') However, the term "phaser banks" was still used, particularly in reference to units with smaller numbers of emitters. ({{DS9|The Maquis, Part I}}) |
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Revision as of 12:45, 31 October 2007
Diagram of a Constitution-class forward phaser bank
Forward phaser banks of the USS Defiant
Phaser banks referred to the phaser weapons mounted aboard Federation starships. (Star Trek: The Original Series; Star Trek: The Animated Series) They were utilized as early as 2257, when Lieutenant James T. Kirk was manning the phaser station aboard the USS Farragut. (TOS: "Obsession")
Each bank contained one or more phaser emitters from which the beam energy was actually released but which shared common power sources and targeting systems. Mid-2260s Starfleet phaser banks drew power from rechargeable sources separate from a ship's main power systems. (TOS: "The Doomsday Machine")
Technical journal diagram of a Constitution-class primary phaser
In the 2260s, Template:ShipClass starships were equipped with at least four phaser banks, each with two emitters. The main bank was located on the lower half of the vessel's saucer section, forward of the sensor dome. An additional bank was located on the ship's stern, above the shuttlebay. Port and starboard banks covered the ship's flanks. (TOS: "Arena"; ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")
In the 2270s, a new system, tying the phasers directly into the main reactor, was developed. While increasing phaser power, it had the disadvantage of cutting off most of or all phaser power if the reactor was damaged. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
By the 24th century, the number of emitters in each bank had been increased to the point where they were laid out in long strips called phaser arrays. (Star Trek: The Next Generation) However, the term "phaser banks" was still used, particularly in reference to units with smaller numbers of emitters. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")
A small Federation phaser bank can be powered by a 4.2 gigawatt power generator. (TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers")
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