registration beam
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A registration beam was used to identify a spacecraft. They were required aboard all Federation vessels in order to ensure the safety of all space traffic. Harry Mudd did not have a registration beam aboard his vessel on Stardate 1329.1.[1]
Notes and References
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Corbomite Maneuver". Star Trek, season 1, episode 10 (Production number 03). Directed by Joseph Sargent. Written by Jerry Sohl. Desilu Productions. 10 November 1966.