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In subsequent episodes of ''TNG'' the warp five speed limit was often disregarded for emergency missions. In the successor show, ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', the limit is not mentioned. Due to the improved variable-geometry pylons discovered later that year, the limit was lifted because with this new technology further damage to sub-space was avoided.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} |
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This episode continues the ''Star Trek'' tradition of commenting on social or political conditions in real life. Warp drive can be seen as a metaphor for gas-powered vehicles in the world today. Just as the Federation does not suspect that warp drive could be harming space, people in years past did not think auto emissions could harm the environment. |
This episode continues the ''Star Trek'' tradition of commenting on social or political conditions in real life. Warp drive can be seen as a metaphor for gas-powered vehicles in the world today. Just as the Federation does not suspect that warp drive could be harming space, people in years past did not think auto emissions could harm the environment. |
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Template:ST episode "Force of Nature" is the 160th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the ninth episode of the show's seventh season. It was first broadcast on November 15, 1993.
In this episode, a pair of sibling scientists show that warp drive propulsion is harming the very fabric of space.
Plot
The Federation Starfleet Starship USS Enterprise is sent to the Hekaras Corridor, the only safe path through the sector, to investigate the disappearance of the medical ship U.S.S. Fleming. In the process they find a Ferengi ship, which is badly disabled. The Ferengi daemon contends a Federation buoy disabled his ship.
The Enterprise crew learns a Hekaran brother and sister, Rabal and Serova, are responsible for disabling the ships by using disguised ship-disabling mines. These siblings contend that sustained warp drive is destroying the fabric of space near their homeworld, and will eventually destroy their planet. Data determines that the research has merit, but requires more study. Picard requests a more thorough investigation from the Federation's Science Council.
However, Serova is not willing to wait for any more studies. In order to prove her theory she causes a warp breach in her ship, killing herself in the process. A rift is formed, and the Fleming becomes trapped in the damaged space. The Enterprise crew manages to find a way to "surf" through the rift without using warp drive, beam up the Fleming crew, and escape the rift.
Later, the Federation Council issues a new directive limiting all Federation vessels to a speed of warp five except in extreme emergency.
This episode also features much dialogue between Geordi and Data concerning Data's cat, Spot. Geordi had a terrible experience babysitting it, and insists Spot needs training. Data tries multiple techniques, but is unsuccessful.
Background
This episode continues the Star Trek tradition of commenting on social or political conditions in real life. Warp drive can be seen as a metaphor for gas-powered vehicles in the world today. Just as the Federation does not suspect that warp drive could be harming space, people in years past did not think auto emissions could harm the environment.
External links
- Force of Nature at Memory Alpha
- "The Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Pelosians". National Review Online. September 282007. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) humorous connection to American politics. - Template:StarTrek.com link