Talk:Warp core
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Why not simply add some pictures of Galaxy class, Defiant class, etc.. My phylosofy is you can't give to much information. Let the readers compare the reactors to each other. Maybe we could even write a small section explaining the differences between several warp engines, by telling of the evolution of the warpcore. -- Redge 23:31, 4 Aug 2004 (CEST)
"Cold Front" gives a general "walk through" of how the Enterprise's warp reactor works, however I am not versed well enough in this area to incorporate it accurately. --Gvsualan 10:45, 13 Mar 2005 (GMT)
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- Exactly why a warp core is refered to as a gravimetric field displacement manifold is unclear since warp drive has nothing to do with gravitons or manipulating gravimetric fields.
I removed this line -- when in Star Trek have they ever specified that warp drive doesn't involve any particular area of physics? Sounds like a line from a show does not match this person's own personal, non-canon view of how warp drive works. -- Captain Mike K. Barteltalk 16:04, 8 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- In Star Trek: The Motion Picture Montgomery Scott called it a "Simulator."
This was actually in reference to Scott and his assistant running a simulator on whether or not the warp drive was properly balanced or whatever, and wasn't in reference to the name of the drive. --Alan del Beccio 19:40, 2 Jan 2006 (UTC)
[edit] TAS Constitution-class Warp Core
er... Isn't the animated series non-canon? --70.67.7.212 19:22, 14 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- On MA we do consider the animated series as canon, but much of the information gathered from it should be taken with a grain of salt. Also, please register a user name. Its quick and easy, and we dont require any information, not even an e-mail adress. Jaz 19:53, 14 Jan 2006 (UTC)
In what episode of TAS did we see the Warp Core pictured on this page? --AC84 19:59, 14 March 2006 (PST)
[edit] Warpcore waste
i remember a VOY episode when they mention toxic leftovers from the warpcore reactions. i dont remember exacly what was said but it migth be worth adding(?)
I've seen every VOY episode and i don't remember them giving any specifics on what is created by the reactor. Although, I seem to remember a TNG episode in which Trilithium resin was mentioned as being a by-product of a matter-antimatter reactor. Trilithium is a highly toxic and explosive compound which can be used as a biogenic weapon.
[edit] Reaction in magnetic field?
- The actual matter-antimatter reaction occurs in a magnetic field in order to prevent uncontrolled contact with matter, which could cause a massive explosion that would severely damage, or even destroy, the ship.
I removed this line as it contradicts another line in the article, and my own understanding, that the reaction takes place in dilithium crystals. I guess it could be both, but we should get a citation if it was ever stated that the reaction takes place in a magnetic field. 9er 18:53, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Spare Core
I remember that somewhere in voyaer there was mention of a spare warp core that could be assembled, is this real?- 7th Tactical
- I am unsure where the information comes from, but I believe it's speculation based upon the Master systems display of Voyager, which shows a second warp core-like object behind the main warp core. Some have speculated that that core can be used for parts for the main core, but I think this is all speculation. - V. Adm. Enzo Aquarius 00:54, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
- Even if they had a spare at some point, they definitely didn't anymore by the time of "Day of Honor". -- Kingfisher 01:06, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Shutdown
I was watching The Haunting of Deck Twelve, and I saw them literally turn off the warp core of Voyager. Does anyone know if there's a precedent in Star Trek of a starship deliberately doing that, or is this the first time that a NON-emergency warp core shutdown happened on screen? Thanks. --Gaeamil 20:09, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
[edit] tellurium
in one episode of voyager (when belonna and uvok are locked up (i think it is called resistance)) reference is made to of tellurium controlling the reaction or something, should this be mentioned?88.108.127.152 14:58, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
- I don't see why not, though it sounds like ti might be better suited for the matter-antimatter reaction assembly article. And who are "belonna" and "uvok"? :) --From Andoria with Love 17:38, 26 September 2008 (UTC)