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| + | [[File:TuckerPossessed.jpg|thumb|Charles Tucker possessed by a wisp]] |
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| − | '''Wisps''' originated as corporeal lifeforms of "substance", then evolved into a form of non-corporeal, |
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| + | :''"Wisp. Interesting word. Wisp. Wisp. Yes, I suppose you could call us that. Wisp."'' |
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| − | massless "perceptive energy" that is visible (blue in color). They contain no elements that sensors |
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| + | ::'''Commander Tucker''', possessed by a Wisp |
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| − | can identify. The atmosphere on their ship originally consisted of helium with traces of xenon before |
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| + | The [[energy]] [[lifeform]]s called "'''Wisps'''" by the crew of the {{EnterpriseNX}} originated as [[corporeal]] lifeforms of "substance" that [[evolution|evolved]] into a form of [[non-corporeal]], massless, "perceptive [[energy]]," that existed and traveled through [[subspace]]. In their non-corporeal form, they contained no [[element]]s that could be identified by mid-[[22nd century]] [[Starfleet]] [[sensor]]s. |
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| − | it was changed into an atmosphere that humans could breath. They can travel through an N2-O2 atmosphere |
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| − | and through most solid objects, but not through osmium alloy. They're compatible with some corporeal |
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| − | species, in that they can swap places with a body's owner, who then spends time as a similar, but yellow in |
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| − | color wisp-creature. While they are in this state the humans are immersed in realistic hallucinations |
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| − | which are probably self-driven fantasies. The possessed state is characterised by elevated acetylcholine |
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| − | levels in the autonomic nervous system. Wisps can force entry, unless the host has the mental- |
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| − | discipline of a Vulcan; and they can be expelled if the host is dead (even if briefly). Compatible |
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| − | species include humans and Vulcans, but not Denobulans. The wisp-aliens live in and travel through |
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| − | subspace, relying on their ship in some unspecified fashion; they cannot survive in space (although |
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| − | they can apparently travel for a short distances through vacuum). Archer believed his encounter with |
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| − | them was the first time Starfleet had encountered such beings. |
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| + | In [[2152]], ''Enterprise'' was encountered by the [[Wisp ship]], which opened up a large bay door, and "swallowed" ''Enterprise''. |
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| − | In 2151, the Wisp's ship was deteriorating, and they had no way to repair it. That's when they came across |
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| − | Enterprise. Since they couldn't survive in space, to save themselves, 82 of the hundreds aboard |
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| − | decided to make the "crossing" and take over the bodies of each of the crewmen on Enterprise. The |
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| − | rest were going to try to find another vessel of corporeal beings. |
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| + | Inside, the Wisps flew freely in the ship's [[atmosphere]], which consisted of [[helium]] with traces of [[xenon]]. Upon their first encounter with [[Human]]s, the Wisps converted their atmosphere to one of [[nitrogen]] and [[oxygen]]. Shortly thereafter, they briefly inhabited [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]], before slowly taking over crew members, one by one, aboard ''Enterprise''. Based on Tucker's experience, the Wisps could swap places with a body's owner, who then spent time as a similar, but yellow-in-color wisp-creature. While they are in this state, the Humans were immersed in realistic [[hallucination]]s. |
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| − | Their ship resembles a heavily-textured blue-grey manta ray, with a blunt lobed tail. The forward |
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| − | hatch is ovoid, and splits into several pocketed sections; the surrounding hull forms a pronounced |
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| − | ventral "sill" with two projecting spines. Enterprise cannot identify its hull composition. Hoshi |
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| − | gets no response to her hails, and can't detect a transceiver. The ship is stated to be at least 500 meters |
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| − | wide, and the doors (wide enough to easily admit Enterprise) are therefore around 200. The interior |
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| − | bay is blue in color, basically rectangular, with many curved ribs on the side bulkheads, and curved |
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| − | details that may indicate an irregular deck, or interior features beneath a translucent surface. It can |
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| − | travel at least at warp 6, but emits no perceptible-to-Enterprise warp signature, and has no warp-glows. |
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| − | It fires no obvious weapons or tractor beams. ({{ENT|The Crossing}}) |
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| + | After having released ''Enterprise'' from their ship, the Wisps traveled briefly through [[space]] and began entering ''Enterprise'' through the [[hull]]. [[First contact]] was then made through Tucker, who explained to [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]] that they were [[explorer]]s who wished to explore the corporeal existence of their ancestors. |
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| + | Once a number of crew members were taken over by the Wisps, [[Phlox]] and [[T'Pol]] found a way to determine that those in the possessed state were characterized by elevated [[acetylcholine]] levels in the [[autonomic nervous system]]. |
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| + | Eventually, and by accident, it was discovered that the Wisps were unable to penetrate the [[osmium]] [[alloy]] of the hatchway into ''Enterprise''{{'}}s [[catwalk]]. As a result, the crew took refuge in the catwalk while they attempted to formulate a means to defeat the invaders. |
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| + | When the Wisps attempted to enter T'Pol, she was able to repel them with her mental discipline, at which point she discovered that they were lying, and were intending to take over the ship, as their own ship was breaking down and they possessed no way to repair it. |
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| + | Finally, it was discovered that the "Wisps" could be expelled by suffocating the Human hosts with [[carbon dioxide]]. Phlox flooded the ship with CO<sub>2</sub> and freed all the crew of the Wisps' influence. ''Enterprise'' quickly pulled away from their ship and destroyed it by firing two [[spatial torpedo]]es into the interior of the ship. ({{ENT|The Crossing}}) |
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Revision as of 10:20, 6 January 2014
Charles Tucker possessed by a wisp
- "Wisp. Interesting word. Wisp. Wisp. Yes, I suppose you could call us that. Wisp."
- Commander Tucker, possessed by a Wisp
The energy lifeforms called "Wisps" by the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 originated as corporeal lifeforms of "substance" that evolved into a form of non-corporeal, massless, "perceptive energy," that existed and traveled through subspace. In their non-corporeal form, they contained no elements that could be identified by mid-22nd century Starfleet sensors.
In 2152, Enterprise was encountered by the Wisp ship, which opened up a large bay door, and "swallowed" Enterprise.
Inside, the Wisps flew freely in the ship's atmosphere, which consisted of helium with traces of xenon. Upon their first encounter with Humans, the Wisps converted their atmosphere to one of nitrogen and oxygen. Shortly thereafter, they briefly inhabited Charles Tucker, before slowly taking over crew members, one by one, aboard Enterprise. Based on Tucker's experience, the Wisps could swap places with a body's owner, who then spent time as a similar, but yellow-in-color wisp-creature. While they are in this state, the Humans were immersed in realistic hallucinations.
After having released Enterprise from their ship, the Wisps traveled briefly through space and began entering Enterprise through the hull. First contact was then made through Tucker, who explained to Captain Archer that they were explorers who wished to explore the corporeal existence of their ancestors.
Once a number of crew members were taken over by the Wisps, Phlox and T'Pol found a way to determine that those in the possessed state were characterized by elevated acetylcholine levels in the autonomic nervous system.
Eventually, and by accident, it was discovered that the Wisps were unable to penetrate the osmium alloy of the hatchway into Enterprise's catwalk. As a result, the crew took refuge in the catwalk while they attempted to formulate a means to defeat the invaders.
When the Wisps attempted to enter T'Pol, she was able to repel them with her mental discipline, at which point she discovered that they were lying, and were intending to take over the ship, as their own ship was breaking down and they possessed no way to repair it.
Finally, it was discovered that the "Wisps" could be expelled by suffocating the Human hosts with carbon dioxide. Phlox flooded the ship with CO2 and freed all the crew of the Wisps' influence. Enterprise quickly pulled away from their ship and destroyed it by firing two spatial torpedoes into the interior of the ship. (ENT: "The Crossing")