Warhead

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For the VOY episode of the same name, see "Warhead".

A warhead is the explosive on a projectile weapon. The word may also be used as a euphemism for the entire weapon. In most situations the warhead is attached to a device called a fuse, which detonates the weapon at an advantageous time.

Many different warheads have been used throughout the history of Starfleet. Examples include:

• Simple chemical explosives, as used in MACO grenades.

• Antimatter warheads, as used in Photonic torpedoes.

• Photon warheads, as used in Photon torpedoes.

• Plasma warheads, as used in Quantum torpedoes.

• Photonic warheads, as presumably used in Photonic missiles.

• Bio-molecular warheads

• Cobalt fusion warheads.

• Tri-Cobalt warheads.

In 2372, Benjamin Sisko had Miles O'Brien equip the USS Defiant's atmospheric probes with warheads from the quantum torpedoes to be used against two Jem'Hadar fighters. (DS9: "Starship Down")

In 2375, a warhead of unknown origin, equipped with an artificial intelligence, was found on a planet in the Delta Quadrant. (VOY: "Warhead")

[edit] Warhead types

• Antimatter warhead
• Bio-molecular warhead
• Photonic warhead
• Cobalt fusion warhead
• Radiogenic warhead
• Tri-cobalt warhead

[edit] See also

• Torpedo