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'''Quantum | '''Quantum Torpedoes''' (often abbreviated as '''QT''' in fandom) are [[ranged weapon]]s used by the [[Federation]] [[Starfleet]]. Introduced around 2371<ref>DS9: Defiant</ref>, they have yet to see widespread adoption in the fleet. | ||
==Description== | |||
Quantum torpedo casings have never been shown on-screen. After launch, QTs are visually similar to [[photon torpedo]]es, albeit brighter and glowing white/blue as opposed to photons' red/gold colour<ref>Star Trek: First Contact</ref>. Quantum torpedoes are not compatible with standard [[photon torpedo launcher]]s, however, launchers can be made compatible through field modifications<ref>VOY: Dreadnought</ref>. Two different QT launcher systems have so far been shown; the type mounted on the [[Defiant-class]] starship fires up to three torpedoes with ~0.5 second intervals<ref>DS9: Valiant</ref>, while the "turret" seen on the [[Sovereign-class]] launches a five-torpedo burst in rapid succession<ref>Star Trek: First Contact</ref>. | |||
==Usage== | |||
Little, if anything, is known of the quantum torpedoes' operating principle or characteristics. They have not shown significantly greater [[yield]], [[maneuverability]] or tracking ability compared to photon torpedoes; their scarcity suggests that their production is more difficult and/or resource-intensive than that of photon torpedoes. Despite this, Starfleet considers them to be tactically superior to photon torpedoes, deploying them only to new or recently-refitted vessels<ref>DS9: Paradise Lost</ref> and limiting their use in battle to when a hit can be guaranteed<ref>Star Trek: Nemesis</ref>. | |||
The [[Cardassia]]n union has successfully reverse-engineered quantum torpedoes, but has decided against fleet wide adoption<ref>VOY: Dreadnought</ref>. | |||
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Revision as of 10:31, 16 November 2007
Quantum Torpedoes (often abbreviated as QT in fandom) are ranged weapons used by the Federation Starfleet. Introduced around 2371[1], they have yet to see widespread adoption in the fleet.
Description
Quantum torpedo casings have never been shown on-screen. After launch, QTs are visually similar to photon torpedoes, albeit brighter and glowing white/blue as opposed to photons' red/gold colour[2]. Quantum torpedoes are not compatible with standard photon torpedo launchers, however, launchers can be made compatible through field modifications[3]. Two different QT launcher systems have so far been shown; the type mounted on the Defiant-class starship fires up to three torpedoes with ~0.5 second intervals[4], while the "turret" seen on the Sovereign-class launches a five-torpedo burst in rapid succession[5].
Usage
Little, if anything, is known of the quantum torpedoes' operating principle or characteristics. They have not shown significantly greater yield, maneuverability or tracking ability compared to photon torpedoes; their scarcity suggests that their production is more difficult and/or resource-intensive than that of photon torpedoes. Despite this, Starfleet considers them to be tactically superior to photon torpedoes, deploying them only to new or recently-refitted vessels[6] and limiting their use in battle to when a hit can be guaranteed[7]. The Cardassian union has successfully reverse-engineered quantum torpedoes, but has decided against fleet wide adoption[8].
References
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