m (template) |
(Re-inserted paragraph) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[ Image:Subspace rift, Force of Nature.jpg|thumb|A subspace rift]] |
[[ Image:Subspace rift, Force of Nature.jpg|thumb|A subspace rift]] |
||
A '''subspace rift''' is a type of [[subspace anomaly]] that forms when a region of [[space]] where the fabric of space itself is weakened and subjected to high levels of [[warp]] [[energy]]. Until [[2370]], the existence of a subspace rift was entirely theoretical and dismissed by the [[Federation Science Council]] due to the lack of evidence. Its existence was proven that year, albeit at the cost of a [[scientist]]'s life. |
A '''subspace rift''' is a type of [[subspace anomaly]] that forms when a region of [[space]] where the fabric of space itself is weakened and subjected to high levels of [[warp]] [[energy]]. Until [[2370]], the existence of a subspace rift was entirely theoretical and dismissed by the [[Federation Science Council]] due to the lack of evidence. Its existence was proven that year, albeit at the cost of a [[scientist]]'s life. |
||
| + | |||
| + | When a subspace rift forms, [[tetryon]] [[radiation]] levels in the vicinity increase rapidly and the high-energy distortion waves produced by such a rift have deleterious effects on a [[starship]]'s [[shields]] and prolonged exposure to the waves will result in a catastrophic [[hull]] failure. Warp drive is rendered useless due to the dangerous effects of its use within a rift - using warp drive within a subspace rift can not only inflict heavy damage on a starship but it can also expand the rift further. However, it is possible to travel at [[faster-than-light]] speeds within a subspace rift if a starship's warp engines are saturated, engaged and disengaged before entering a rift. Taking such action will neither inflict heavy damage on a ship nor expand the rift further. |
||
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} encountered the first subspace rift formation in 2370 on a rescue mission to recover the [[USS Fleming|USS ''Fleming'']] in the [[Hekaras Corridor]] after [[Hekaran]] scientist [[Serova]] caused a [[warp core breach]] on her [[ship]] to prove her theories about subspace rift formation. ({{TNG|Force of Nature}}) |
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} encountered the first subspace rift formation in 2370 on a rescue mission to recover the [[USS Fleming|USS ''Fleming'']] in the [[Hekaras Corridor]] after [[Hekaran]] scientist [[Serova]] caused a [[warp core breach]] on her [[ship]] to prove her theories about subspace rift formation. ({{TNG|Force of Nature}}) |
||
Revision as of 16:02, 18 April 2009
A subspace rift
A subspace rift is a type of subspace anomaly that forms when a region of space where the fabric of space itself is weakened and subjected to high levels of warp energy. Until 2370, the existence of a subspace rift was entirely theoretical and dismissed by the Federation Science Council due to the lack of evidence. Its existence was proven that year, albeit at the cost of a scientist's life.
When a subspace rift forms, tetryon radiation levels in the vicinity increase rapidly and the high-energy distortion waves produced by such a rift have deleterious effects on a starship's shields and prolonged exposure to the waves will result in a catastrophic hull failure. Warp drive is rendered useless due to the dangerous effects of its use within a rift - using warp drive within a subspace rift can not only inflict heavy damage on a starship but it can also expand the rift further. However, it is possible to travel at faster-than-light speeds within a subspace rift if a starship's warp engines are saturated, engaged and disengaged before entering a rift. Taking such action will neither inflict heavy damage on a ship nor expand the rift further.
The USS Enterprise-D encountered the first subspace rift formation in 2370 on a rescue mission to recover the USS Fleming in the Hekaras Corridor after Hekaran scientist Serova caused a warp core breach on her ship to prove her theories about subspace rift formation. (TNG: "Force of Nature")
In 2372, a subspace rupture formed as Suspiria left her native realm to board the USS Voyager. The rupture sealed when she retreated back into subspace. (VOY: "Cold Fire")
See also
Apocrypha
- In the video game Star Trek: Invasion, it was discovered that before the invasion of the Klingon homeworld by the Hur'q, a powerful fleet of the Hur'q was sealed in a subspace rift. The rift was reopened in an attempt to have the Hur'q rule once again in 2375, but their plot was foiled by the USS Typhon.