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The ''Great Teacher'' is a machine, part of the ancient civilization located deep underground on the planet [[Sigma Draconis VI]]. The function of the ''Great Teacher'' is to educate members of the populace in any advanced scientific techniques when required. The lessons of the ''Great Teacher'' fade with time. Although the inhabitants of Sigma Draconis VI were best conditioned physiologically to receive the ''Great Teacher'' 's lessons, other humanoids could also receive lessons. The cost was at great pain, and even more limited time to retain the knowledge. |
The ''Great Teacher'' is a machine, part of the ancient civilization located deep underground on the planet [[Sigma Draconis VI]]. The function of the ''Great Teacher'' is to educate members of the populace in any advanced scientific techniques when required. The lessons of the ''Great Teacher'' fade with time. Although the inhabitants of Sigma Draconis VI were best conditioned physiologically to receive the ''Great Teacher'' 's lessons, other humanoids could also receive lessons. The cost was at great pain, and even more limited time to retain the knowledge. |
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| − | Dr. [[McCoy]] used the ''Great Teacher'' to gain knowledge on brain surgery sufficient to begin replacing [[Spock]]'s brain back within his body ([[TOS]]: [[Spock's Brain]]. |
+ | Dr. [[McCoy]] used the ''Great Teacher'' to gain knowledge on brain surgery sufficient to begin replacing [[Spock]]'s brain back within his body ([[TOS]]: [[Spock's Brain]]). |
Revision as of 23:16, 4 May 2005
The Great Teacher is a machine, part of the ancient civilization located deep underground on the planet Sigma Draconis VI. The function of the Great Teacher is to educate members of the populace in any advanced scientific techniques when required. The lessons of the Great Teacher fade with time. Although the inhabitants of Sigma Draconis VI were best conditioned physiologically to receive the Great Teacher 's lessons, other humanoids could also receive lessons. The cost was at great pain, and even more limited time to retain the knowledge. Dr. McCoy used the Great Teacher to gain knowledge on brain surgery sufficient to begin replacing Spock's brain back within his body (TOS: Spock's Brain).