delta radiation

Christopher Pike suffering the effects of exposure to delta rays (TOS 16)

First Appearance	TOS 16 (17 Nov 1966)
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Delta radiation, often called delta rays, was a form of radiation that was harmful to Humans. Delta radiation was created within a ship's warp core, but personnel were protected by shielding built into the reactor. In late 2266, Fleet Captain Christopher Pike was subjected to high doses of delta radiation when a baffle plate ruptured on an old J class ship being used as a cadet training vessel, and he rushed in to save the cadets.^[1]

Notes and References

↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Menagerie, Part I." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 11 (Production 16). Directed by Marc Daniels and Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Desilu Productions, 17 November 1966.

[TOS16A-1] Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Menagerie, Part I." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 11 (Production 16). Directed by Marc Daniels and Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Desilu Productions, 17 November 1966.

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