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| + | The '''phasing cloaking device''', was an experimental technology developed by a secret group in [[Starfleet Security]] in the [[2350s]]. An expansion on the more traditional [[cloaking device]], it was designed to phase sequence the structure of matter and energy to such a rate that it was possible to allow any vessel utilizing the device to pass through normal matter in the phased state. A direct violation of the [[Treaty of Algeron]], which banned cloaking technology aboard [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, the phasing cloak was first tested aboard the {{USS|Pegasus}} in [[2358]], under the command of [[Captain]] [[Erik Pressman]]. |
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| − | The '''interphase cloaking device''' was an advanced type of [[cloaking device]] that allows a starship to travel through solid [[matter]] and high-energy fields. A [[molecular phase inverter]] moves the ship out of phase with the [[spacetime continuum]]. |
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| + | In response to the illegal use of this device, the crew of the ''Pegasus'' mutinied against Pressman, forcing Pressman and a small group of officers who sided with him, including a young [[Ensign]] [[Will Riker]], to flee the ship. Afterwards, the ''Pegasus'' drifted into an [[asteroid field]] in the [[Devolin system]] while still in a phased state. The cloak blew out the [[plasma relay]]s aboard the ship, and when it passed through a particularly large asteroid, the cloak failed, causing the ''Pegasus'' to partially materialize inside solid rock. The crew dead, the ''Pegasus'' remained entombed in the asteroid for the next twelve years. A [[Judge Advocate General]]'s investigation into the mutiny was initiated, but, in order to conceal the illegal test, [[Starfleet Intelligence]] classified the file. |
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| − | In [[2358]], a branch of [[Starfleet Intelligence]] illegally developed such a device in direct violation of the [[Treaty of Algeron]], which explicitly banned the Federation from developing cloaking technology. |
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| − | :''The illegal actions and the fact that it was refered to as "a secret division of Starfleet Intelligence" suggests that the 'branch' may have been [[Section 31]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[These Are the Voyages...]]")'' |
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| + | In [[2370]] Pressman, now an [[admiral]] at Starfleet Intelligence, boarded the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and mounted a mission to retrieve the phasing cloak. It had been determined that the [[Romulan]]s had learned about the cloaking device and were attempting to retrieve it themselves, and Pressman was determined not to let it fall into their hands. The ''Pegasus'' was eventually located and the device retrieved, but not before [[IRW Terix|a Romulan Warbird]] sealed the ''Enterprise'' inside the asteroid. Deciding not to continue to aid Pressman in the illegal activity, Riker, by this point the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s [[first officer]], revealed the existence of the cloaking device to Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], and suggested using it to phase the ''Enterprise'' and pass through the surface of the asteroid. The plan worked, and Picard ordered the ''Enterprise'' to decloak in front of the [[Warbird]], thereby revealing the existence of the phasing cloak to the Romulans. Both Admiral Pressman and [[Commander]] Riker were subsequently taken into custody for their respective roles in the illegal experiment. ({{ENT|These Are the Voyages...}}; {{TNG|The Pegasus}}) |
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| + | {{Bginfo|Only the terms "phasing cloak" and "prototype Federation cloaking device" have been used of this device in canon and background sources such as the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]''.}} |
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| − | A test aboard the [[USS Pegasus|USS ''Pegasus'']] was initially successful, but the crew mutinied against the [[Captain]], [[Erik Pressman]], when they realized that what he was doing violated the Treaty of Algeron. [[Will Riker]], an ensign at the time, defended his captain, and the two of them (and perhaps others) succeeded in escaping the ship. |
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| + | == Other similar phasing technology == |
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| − | Shortly thereafter, a temperature spike in the [[plasma coolant|plasma intercoolers]] caused an explosion which led Captain Pressman and Ensign Riker to believe the ship had been destroyed. In fact it had not, and it drifted into an asteroid field in the [[Devolin_system|Devolin System]], and after drifitng into [[asteroid_gamma_601|Asteroid Gamma 601]] in that field, the interphase cloak failed, causing the ship to rematerialize half sticking out of a cavern in the asteroid. |
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| + | In [[2368]], on [[Devidia II]], crew of the USS ''Enterprise''-D devised a method of phase-shifting crewmen to a positive [[phase variance]] of 0.004 percent. [[Data]] was enveloped in a contained [[subspace force field]] created by a subspace generator. By adjusting the [[synchronic distortion]] of the field with the [[phase discriminator]] in his [[positronic brain]], he phase-shifted himself. The procedure was repeated for other members of the crew using a [[tricorder]] modified to interface with the subspace generator, containing a custom built phase discrimination. It was theorized in both instances that the phase displacement was not precise enough to synchronize the ''Enterprise'' crew to the Devidians' perceptual range, even though the ''Enterprise'' personnel could see them when phased. ({{TNG|Time's Arrow}}) |
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| + | To covertly conduct their invasive experiments on other [[humanoid]]s, the [[Srivani]] also used this type of stealth technology for themselves, as well as their equipment and [[Srivani vessel|ships]]. In [[2374]], when invading the USS ''Voyager'', the technology hid the Srivani to a phase variance of 0.15. Adjusting the [[Borg]] [[sensory node]] of [[Seven of Nine]] for this variance allowed her to see them. Seven also modified her [[hand phaser]] to a modulation that would penetrate the cloak. ({{VOY|Scientific Method}}) |
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| − | [[Starfleet Intelligence]] attempted to cover the incident up, but the truth was revealed in [[2370]] when Pressman attempted to recover the device. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Pegasus|The ''Pegasus'']]") |
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| + | {{bginfo|The Starfleet technology in "Time's Arrow" was not used for its stealth effect, but to interact with the phased Devidians who were naturally cloaked but could also de-phase. The Srivani technology in "Scientific Method" was also not specifically called phase cloaking, but based on the terminology in both cases these are presumably technologies of this type.|In the video game ''[[Star Trek: Armada]]'', the Romulan {{mbeta|Shadow class|''Shadow''-class}} ship can be upgraded to use a phase cloak.}} |
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| − | * The [[Romulan]]s were experimenting with an [[Interphase generator]] to create an interphase cloak. The experiment failed, heavily damaging the vessel on which the experiment was being run. The [[Klingon Empire|Klingons]] too experimented with interphase cloaking technology in the early [[2360s]] but they abandoned their research due to several accidents. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Next Phase]]") |
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Revision as of 07:41, 4 June 2014
The Federation phasing cloak
The phasing cloaking device, was an experimental technology developed by a secret group in Starfleet Security in the 2350s. An expansion on the more traditional cloaking device, it was designed to phase sequence the structure of matter and energy to such a rate that it was possible to allow any vessel utilizing the device to pass through normal matter in the phased state. A direct violation of the Treaty of Algeron, which banned cloaking technology aboard Federation starships, the phasing cloak was first tested aboard the USS Pegasus in 2358, under the command of Captain Erik Pressman.
In response to the illegal use of this device, the crew of the Pegasus mutinied against Pressman, forcing Pressman and a small group of officers who sided with him, including a young Ensign Will Riker, to flee the ship. Afterwards, the Pegasus drifted into an asteroid field in the Devolin system while still in a phased state. The cloak blew out the plasma relays aboard the ship, and when it passed through a particularly large asteroid, the cloak failed, causing the Pegasus to partially materialize inside solid rock. The crew dead, the Pegasus remained entombed in the asteroid for the next twelve years. A Judge Advocate General's investigation into the mutiny was initiated, but, in order to conceal the illegal test, Starfleet Intelligence classified the file.
The USS Enterprise-D deactivating its phasing cloak in front of a Romulan Warbird
In 2370 Pressman, now an admiral at Starfleet Intelligence, boarded the USS Enterprise-D and mounted a mission to retrieve the phasing cloak. It had been determined that the Romulans had learned about the cloaking device and were attempting to retrieve it themselves, and Pressman was determined not to let it fall into their hands. The Pegasus was eventually located and the device retrieved, but not before a Romulan Warbird sealed the Enterprise inside the asteroid. Deciding not to continue to aid Pressman in the illegal activity, Riker, by this point the Enterprise's first officer, revealed the existence of the cloaking device to Captain Picard, and suggested using it to phase the Enterprise and pass through the surface of the asteroid. The plan worked, and Picard ordered the Enterprise to decloak in front of the Warbird, thereby revealing the existence of the phasing cloak to the Romulans. Both Admiral Pressman and Commander Riker were subsequently taken into custody for their respective roles in the illegal experiment. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages..."; TNG: "The Pegasus")
Other similar phasing technology
In 2368, on Devidia II, crew of the USS Enterprise-D devised a method of phase-shifting crewmen to a positive phase variance of 0.004 percent. Data was enveloped in a contained subspace force field created by a subspace generator. By adjusting the synchronic distortion of the field with the phase discriminator in his positronic brain, he phase-shifted himself. The procedure was repeated for other members of the crew using a tricorder modified to interface with the subspace generator, containing a custom built phase discrimination. It was theorized in both instances that the phase displacement was not precise enough to synchronize the Enterprise crew to the Devidians' perceptual range, even though the Enterprise personnel could see them when phased. (TNG: "Time's Arrow")
To covertly conduct their invasive experiments on other humanoids, the Srivani also used this type of stealth technology for themselves, as well as their equipment and ships. In 2374, when invading the USS Voyager, the technology hid the Srivani to a phase variance of 0.15. Adjusting the Borg sensory node of Seven of Nine for this variance allowed her to see them. Seven also modified her hand phaser to a modulation that would penetrate the cloak. (VOY: "Scientific Method")