plasma torpedo

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Plasma torpedo (TOS09)

Plasma torpedo (TOS09)
First Appearance TOS09 (15 Dec 1966)
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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 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

  1. 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.