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A '''forced plasma beam''' was a type of beam fired from some hand-held [[plasma weapon]]s, such as the [[Ferengi phaser|hand-phasers]] used by the [[Ferengi]] and weapon implants used by [[Borg drone]]s. The [[plasma]] beam was traceable to its origin with a [[tricorder]].
High energy plasma confined into a tight energy beam by magnetic and gravimetric fields is directed to the target.
 
   
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In [[2369]], the entire [[Ohniaka III personnel|staff of 274]] [[Starfleet]] personnel on the [[Ohniaka III Research Station]] were killed with forced plasma beams used by the [[Borg]]. ({{TNG|Descent}})
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Revision as of 22:57, 26 June 2013

A forced plasma beam was a type of beam fired from some hand-held plasma weapons, such as the hand-phasers used by the Ferengi and weapon implants used by Borg drones. The plasma beam was traceable to its origin with a tricorder.

In 2369, the entire staff of 274 Starfleet personnel on the Ohniaka III Research Station were killed with forced plasma beams used by the Borg. (TNG: "Descent")