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A '''polaron beam''' (alternatively called a '''polaron scan''') was a type of [[starship|ship]]-based [[sensor]] which used [[polaron]] particles to scan other vessels.
 
A '''polaron beam''' (alternatively called a '''polaron scan''') was a type of [[starship|ship]]-based [[sensor]] which used [[polaron]] particles to scan other vessels.
   
In [[2372]], [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim]] experienced an accident involving a [[time stream]] while running a polaron scan using the [[shuttlecraft]] ''[[Drake (shuttlecraft)|Drake]]''. ''Later, when recreating the accident in an [[alternate timeline]] while aboard the {{USS|Yellowstone|NX-74751}}, he again ran a polaron scan.'' ({{VOY|Non Sequitur}})
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In [[2372]], [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim]] experienced an accident involving a [[time stream]] while running a polaron scan using the [[shuttlecraft]] ''{{dis|Drake|shuttlecraft}}''. ''Later, when recreating the accident in an [[alternate timeline]] while aboard the {{USS|Yellowstone|NX-74751}}, he again ran a polaron scan.'' ({{VOY|Non Sequitur}})
   
[[Jem'Hadar]] [[Jem'Hadar fighter|fighter]]s had the capability to conduct polaron scans and also used [[phased polaron beam]]s as weapons. In [[2373]], the {{IKS|Rotarran}} detected one such vessel conducting polaron scans of the surrounding space, though it was unable to detect the [[cloaking device|cloaked]] [[Klingon]] [[bird-of-prey]]. ({{DS9|The Jem'Hadar|Soldiers of the Empire}})
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[[Jem'Hadar]] [[Jem'Hadar fighter|fighter]]s had the capability to conduct polaron scans and also used [[phased polaron beam]]s as weapons. In [[2373]], the {{IKS|Rotarran}} detected one such vessel conducting polaron scans of the surrounding space, though it was unable to detect the [[cloaking device|cloaked]] [[Klingon]] [[Bird-of-Prey]]. ({{DS9|The Jem'Hadar|Soldiers of the Empire}})
   
 
[[Borg]] [[Borg cube|cube]]s possessed polaron beams, capable of scanning through [[Federation]] [[shield]] [[technology]]. In [[2373]], [[Unnamed Borg cubes#Fifteen Borg cubes|one such cube]] momentarily stopped to scan the {{USS|Voyager}} during the pursuit of a [[Species 8472]] [[bioship]]. ({{VOY|Scorpion}})
 
[[Borg]] [[Borg cube|cube]]s possessed polaron beams, capable of scanning through [[Federation]] [[shield]] [[technology]]. In [[2373]], [[Unnamed Borg cubes#Fifteen Borg cubes|one such cube]] momentarily stopped to scan the {{USS|Voyager}} during the pursuit of a [[Species 8472]] [[bioship]]. ({{VOY|Scorpion}})

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Borg polaron beam

A Borg polaron beam

A polaron beam (alternatively called a polaron scan) was a type of ship-based sensor which used polaron particles to scan other vessels.

In 2372, Ensign Harry Kim experienced an accident involving a time stream while running a polaron scan using the shuttlecraft Drake. Later, when recreating the accident in an alternate timeline while aboard the USS Yellowstone, he again ran a polaron scan. (VOY: "Non Sequitur")

Jem'Hadar fighters had the capability to conduct polaron scans and also used phased polaron beams as weapons. In 2373, the IKS Rotarran detected one such vessel conducting polaron scans of the surrounding space, though it was unable to detect the cloaked Klingon Bird-of-Prey. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar", "Soldiers of the Empire")

Borg cubes possessed polaron beams, capable of scanning through Federation shield technology. In 2373, one such cube momentarily stopped to scan the USS Voyager during the pursuit of a Species 8472 bioship. (VOY: "Scorpion")