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| + | [[File:Duck blind-mintaka.jpg|thumb|Hidden/exposed "duck blind" on Mintaka III]] |
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| − | A '''Chromodynamic shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that is capable of withstanding [[metaphasic radiation]]. [[Admiral]] [[Matthew Dougherty]] had chromodynamic shields placed around the [[duck blind]] on [[Ba'ku]] so that [[Starfleet]] observers there would not feel the regenerative effects of the planet. (''[[Star Trek: Insurrection]]'') |
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| + | A "'''Duck blind'''" was a term that originated from a method used by [[Human]] hunters to catch their prey, [[duck]]s, off guard. The expression was also used in the [[24th century]] for the method of [[hologram|holographically]] masking a [[cultural observation post]] used by [[Federation]] cultural observers, since in cases where the [[Prime Directive]] applies, observations of the planet's inhabitants must be kept hidden. |
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| + | A duck blind was employed on [[Mintaka III]] in [[2366]] by a three-man [[anthropology]] team. The power needed to maintain the duck blind required a [[fusion reactor]] with an output of 4.2 [[gigawatt]]s. The duck blind failed when the reactor suffered a serious malfunction, and the [[observer team]] was discovered by the [[Mintakan]]s. ({{TNG|Who Watches The Watchers}}) |
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| + | [[File:Duck blind-baku.jpg|thumb|Hidden/exposed "duck blind" on the Ba'ku planet]] |
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| + | A similar [[Tools and technology|technology]] was employed on the [[Ba'ku (planet)|Ba'ku settlement]] in the [[Briar Patch]] in [[2375]]. This blind used three [[Holographic projector|holographic emitters]], and also provided the masking fields for the team's [[isolation suit]]s. The duck blind was disabled by a malfunctioning [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] after he discovered the true nature of the mission - to displace the [[Ba'ku]] from their homes, and harvest the [[metaphasic radiation]] in the planet's rings. ({{film|9}}) |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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| + | === Background information === |
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| + | The [[Star Trek: Insurrection (novel)|novelization]] and script for {{film|9}} stated that [[Admiral]] [[Matthew Dougherty]] had the duck blind on Ba'ku equipped with [[chromodynamic shield]]s capable of withstanding the [[metaphasic radiation]] so that the [[Starfleet]] observers there would not feel the regenerative effects of the [[planet]]. |
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| + | ===External link=== |
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| + | *{{wikipedia|Hunting blind}} |
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Revision as of 19:31, 21 October 2015
Hidden/exposed "duck blind" on Mintaka III
A "Duck blind" was a term that originated from a method used by Human hunters to catch their prey, ducks, off guard. The expression was also used in the 24th century for the method of holographically masking a cultural observation post used by Federation cultural observers, since in cases where the Prime Directive applies, observations of the planet's inhabitants must be kept hidden.
A duck blind was employed on Mintaka III in 2366 by a three-man anthropology team. The power needed to maintain the duck blind required a fusion reactor with an output of 4.2 gigawatts. The duck blind failed when the reactor suffered a serious malfunction, and the observer team was discovered by the Mintakans. (TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers")
Hidden/exposed "duck blind" on the Ba'ku planet
A similar technology was employed on the Ba'ku settlement in the Briar Patch in 2375. This blind used three holographic emitters, and also provided the masking fields for the team's isolation suits. The duck blind was disabled by a malfunctioning Lieutenant Commander Data after he discovered the true nature of the mission - to displace the Ba'ku from their homes, and harvest the metaphasic radiation in the planet's rings. (Star Trek: Insurrection)
Appendices
Background information
The novelization and script for Star Trek: Insurrection stated that Admiral Matthew Dougherty had the duck blind on Ba'ku equipped with chromodynamic shields capable of withstanding the metaphasic radiation so that the Starfleet observers there would not feel the regenerative effects of the planet.