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The phased polaron beam is an extremely powerful directed energy weapon that fires a beam of polarons at the target.
'''Phased polaron beams''' are standard weapons on [[Dominion]] warships.  Their performance is comparable to that of [[phaser]]s or [[disruptor]]s of similar size, but phased polaron beams easily penetrated Federation [[shield]]s during their first combat encounters.
Jem'Hadar fighters were equipped with phased polaron beams, which had devastating effects on Federation, Romulan and Cardassian shields after they were first encountered in 2370. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar", "The Die is Cast")
 
In 2372, while on a diplomatic mission to negotiate a trade agreement between the Karemma and the Ferengi, the Defiant was attacked, and repelled enemy fire. (DS9: "Starship Down") The Dominion did not become aware of the shield modifications until the Second Battle of Deep Space 9 in 2373, when Dominion officers were surprised to see Deep Space 9's shields holding. (DS9: "Call to Arms").
Smaller versions are available for infantry use.  These weapons apparently have an anti-coagulant effect on humanoids, requiring special treatment of the wounds they cause to keep the victims from bleeding to death.
Jem'Hadar polaron rifles include an anticoagulant in the energy stream. This prevents any non-fatal rifle wounds from healing, forcing the enemy to devote resources into caring for them. (DS9: "The Ship", "Change of Heart") These weapons were replaced by plasma rifles in late 2375. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")


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Latest revision as of 16:12, 11 August 2009

Phased polaron beams are standard weapons on Dominion warships. Their performance is comparable to that of phasers or disruptors of similar size, but phased polaron beams easily penetrated Federation shields during their first combat encounters.

Smaller versions are available for infantry use. These weapons apparently have an anti-coagulant effect on humanoids, requiring special treatment of the wounds they cause to keep the victims from bleeding to death.

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