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| + | '''Transwarp Evolutionary Syndrome''' is the side-effect of traveling at speeds in excess of [[transwarp]]. Although the reason has yet to be determined, humanoids undergo a type of metamorphosis best described as genetic [[mutation]]. This genetic mutation causes the body to [[hyper-evolution|hyper-evolve]], progressing through the evolutionary process at a highly accelerated rate. For example, humans eventually transform into a salamander-like creature. The transformation also affects the individual's mental state and results in erratic mood swings. |
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| − | [[Image:Hyper-evolution.jpg|right|thumb|4 stages of hyper-evolution.]] |
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| − | '''Hyper-evolution''' is a rapid [[gene|genetic]] [[mutation]] and transformation which causes many years worth of evolution to take place in a matter of hours. Quite different from natural evolution, hyper-evolution includes the development of [[amphibian]] characteristics and an abandonment of [[sex]]ual mores. It can be reversed with a bombardment of [[antiproton|antiprotons]] from an [[Intrepid]] class [[starship]]'s [[warp core]]. |
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| − | + | In [[2372]], [[Lieutenant]] [[Tom Paris]] and later then-[[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] were subjected to the syndrome after piloting a [[shuttlecraft]] beyond the [[Warp 10|transwarp threshold]]. ([[VOY]]: "[[Threshold]]") |
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| − | :''It is unknown why no other instances where Warp 10 was apparently exceded have yielded this effect or if unknown environmental factors in the shuttle or sickbay may have created the resulting lifeform.'' |
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| − | ==See also== |
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| − | * [[Threshold#Analysis|Analysis of "Threshold"]] |
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Revision as of 21:46, 11 May 2006
Transwarp Evolutionary Syndrome is the side-effect of traveling at speeds in excess of transwarp. Although the reason has yet to be determined, humanoids undergo a type of metamorphosis best described as genetic mutation. This genetic mutation causes the body to hyper-evolve, progressing through the evolutionary process at a highly accelerated rate. For example, humans eventually transform into a salamander-like creature. The transformation also affects the individual's mental state and results in erratic mood swings.
In 2372, Lieutenant Tom Paris and later then-Captain Kathryn Janeway were subjected to the syndrome after piloting a shuttlecraft beyond the transwarp threshold. (VOY: "Threshold")