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The tactic involves firing a [[photon torpedo]] at the enemy, then hitting the [[torpedo]] with a [[phaser]] when it is between the enemy ships. Exact timing is required for achieving maximal efficiency. Due to his [[computer]]-controlled nature, the Doctor was able to pull off the move with high effectiveness. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}}) |
The tactic involves firing a [[photon torpedo]] at the enemy, then hitting the [[torpedo]] with a [[phaser]] when it is between the enemy ships. Exact timing is required for achieving maximal efficiency. Due to his [[computer]]-controlled nature, the Doctor was able to pull off the move with high effectiveness. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}}) |
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Revision as of 13:57, 29 December 2007
A photonic shockwave (2377)
A photonic shock wave is a method of disabling a small group of ships in a space battle. It was first known to be used at the Battle of Vorkado, when a Romulan captain disabled two ships with it.
The knowledge of this battle was in the The Doctor's tactical database, as a part of his Emergency Command Hologram programming. In 2377, he used this maneuver to disable two Quarren patrol ships to cover Voyager's retreat.
The tactic involves firing a photon torpedo at the enemy, then hitting the torpedo with a phaser when it is between the enemy ships. Exact timing is required for achieving maximal efficiency. Due to his computer-controlled nature, the Doctor was able to pull off the move with high effectiveness. (VOY: "Workforce, Part II")
- The photonic shockwave phenomenon, while never mentioned onscreen on any other occasion, might be an explanation as to why starships don't just shoot incoming torpedos with their phasers in a point defense style.