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| − | First developed in [[2266]], the plasma torpedo was a powerful torpedo weapon system employed by the [[Romulan Star Empire]], capable of pursuing a target even at [[warp drive|warp speeds]] — though its usefulness in starship combat was limited, as a prepared enemy could potentially outrun a torpedo until its energy dissipated. Upon impact, a plasma torpedo enveloped its target with plasma energy, causing an implosion effect upon its mass. The weapon was so powerful, it could render even [[rodinium]] — the strongest material known to [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] science at the time — into a brittle structure. The weapon had one serious drawback, however, in that it took a significant amount of time to charge between uses; it was nevertheless a devastating first-strike weapon.<ref name=" | + | {{BannerPrime}} |
| + | First developed in [[2266]], the plasma torpedo was a powerful torpedo weapon system employed by the [[Romulan Star Empire]], capable of pursuing a target even at [[warp drive|warp speeds]]—though its usefulness in starship combat was limited, as a prepared enemy could potentially outrun a torpedo until its energy dissipated. Upon impact, a plasma torpedo enveloped its target with plasma energy, causing an implosion effect upon its mass. The weapon was so powerful, it could render even [[rodinium]] — the strongest material known to [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] science at the time — into a brittle structure. The weapon had one serious drawback, however, in that it took a significant amount of time to charge between uses; it was nevertheless a devastating first-strike weapon.<ref name="TOS09"/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:34, 3 April 2023
First developed in 2266, the plasma torpedo was a powerful torpedo weapon system employed by the Romulan Star Empire, capable of pursuing a target even at warp speeds—though its usefulness in starship combat was limited, as a prepared enemy could potentially outrun a torpedo until its energy dissipated. Upon impact, a plasma torpedo enveloped its target with plasma energy, causing an implosion effect upon its mass. The weapon was so powerful, it could render even rodinium — the strongest material known to Federation science at the time — into a brittle structure. The weapon had one serious drawback, however, in that it took a significant amount of time to charge between uses; it was nevertheless a devastating first-strike weapon.[1]
Notes and References
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Balance of Terror". Star Trek, season 1, episode 14 (Production number 09). Directed by Vincent McEveety. Written by Paul Schneider. Desilu Productions. 15 December 1966.
