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| − | An '''[[arch]]''' is a holographic structure containing virtual [[computer]] control panels and interfaces; they are a feature of [[Starfleet]] [[holodeck]]s of the [[24th century]]. When a program is running in the holodeck, the arch could be made to materialize by voice command when participants wish to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. Although the arch is visible to participants, the [[hologram|holographic]] characters generally do not perceive the arch, although there have been exceptions. (''[[Star Trek: Generations]]''; [[TNG]]: "[[Elementary, Dear Data]]") |
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| + | An '''arch''' was a structure in [[24th century]] [[Starfleet]] [[holodeck]]s which surrounded their entrance [[door]]s. It had [[computer]] control panels and interfaces when participants wished to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. ({{film|7}}; {{TNG|Elementary, Dear Data}}) |
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| + | When a [[holographic program]] was running, the arch was typically hidden [[holographic]]ally. It could be made to materialize by voice command. The arch was then visible to participants, and even though the [[holographic character]]s generally did not perceive the arch, there were exceptions. ({{film|7}}; {{TNG|Elementary, Dear Data}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|Although the arch appeared frequently in scenes on the holodeck on ''The Next Generation'', it was strangely absent in most holodeck episodes on ''Deep Space Nine'' and all ''Voyager'' episodes, often requiring characters to search for manual holodeck controls somewhere in the environment during a malfunction instead. However, in {{e|Twisted}}, Harry Kim uses the command "computer, arch", (which doesn't work, as there is a malfunction) but it is reasonable to assume that the Holodeck on Voyager "hides" the arch until it is required.}}Rumoured Origin Of The Name |
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| + | The name is apparently supposed to dervie from the ancient greek "Arche" which means to commence or being, it was usually used to describe the overall unifying concept of a philosophies central idea, thus it makes sense why they used it to commence the holodecks program |
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 25 February 2024
Arch
An arch was a structure in 24th century Starfleet holodecks which surrounded their entrance doors. It had computer control panels and interfaces when participants wished to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. (Star Trek Generations; TNG: "Elementary, Dear Data")
When a holographic program was running, the arch was typically hidden holographically. It could be made to materialize by voice command. The arch was then visible to participants, and even though the holographic characters generally did not perceive the arch, there were exceptions. (Star Trek Generations; TNG: "Elementary, Dear Data")
A related voice command, "Exit", was used to remove the holographic environment around the arch and holodeck door when participants wished to leave the holodeck without closing the program. (Star Trek: The Next Generation, et al.)
Rumoured Origin Of The Name
The name is apparently supposed to dervie from the ancient greek "Arche" which means to commence or being, it was usually used to describe the overall unifying concept of a philosophies central idea, thus it makes sense why they used it to commence the holodecks program