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The '''inverter''' is a [[folded-space transporter]] based on the [[Elway Theorem]], developed for the [[Ansata]] separatists of [[Rutia IV]]. Although its repeated use led to fatal [[cell (biology)|cellular]] degeneration, it allowed the Ansata to greatly increase the effectiveness of their [[terrorism|terrorist]] campaign as the inverter could neither be tracked by [[sensor]]s nor stopped by [[force field]]s. The use of the inverter leaves behind a characteristic [[nuclear vibration]] indicative of [[subspace transition rebound]].
 
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The '''inverter''' was a device used by [[Ansata]] separatists on the [[planet]] [[Rutia IV]] to carry out [[terrorist]] attacks. Based on the [[Elway Theorem]], it operated by transporting a subject from one place to another through a [[dimensional shift]]. Although the inverter made it impossible for the Ansata to be tracked, it caused severe cumulative distortions in the {{dis|cell|biology}}ular [[chemistry]] of anyone using it, a process which, with prolonged use, could prove fatal. The Ansata activated the inverter by utilizing an armband which consisted of a [[subspace field coil]] with an isolated power source.
   
In [[2366]], the Ansata used the inverter to board the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and plant an explosive device on its [[warp core]], as well as capturing [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]. The Ansata leader [[Kyril Finn]] believed that the attack would force the Federation to mediate in their conflict with the Rutia government. The Ansata also abducted [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] in the hopes that she could find a way to reverse the effects of the inverter. The ''Enterprise'' crew was eventually able to locate the power source of the inverter using an [[adaptive subspace echogram]], and free Crusher and Picard. ({{TNG|The High Ground}})
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In [[2366]], the Ansata kidnapped [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]] from the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} in the hopes that she could develop a way to reverse the deleterious effects of the inverter. A [[Rutian]] team detected faint [[nuclear vibration]]s when the Ansata utilized the inverter, suggesting an application of the Elway Theorem. With this knowledge the ''Enterprise'' crew developed a method whereby an [[adaptive subspace echogram]] could be used to track the terrorists' movements. Later, the Ansata used the inverter again, this time to mount an attack on the ''Enterprise'' and kidnap [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], in order to use him as a bargaining chip to leverage [[Federation]] involvement in their conflict with the Rutians. Eventually, the ''Enterprise'' crew was able to use the echogram to track the Ansata to their underground base and rescue Doctor Crusher. ({{TNG|The High Ground}})
   
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=== See also ===
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* [[Coaxial warp drive]]
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* [[Spatial trajector]]
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Revision as of 18:12, 2 September 2015

Inverter

The Ansata inverter

Inverter in use

The inverter in use

The inverter was a device used by Ansata separatists on the planet Rutia IV to carry out terrorist attacks. Based on the Elway Theorem, it operated by transporting a subject from one place to another through a dimensional shift. Although the inverter made it impossible for the Ansata to be tracked, it caused severe cumulative distortions in the cellular chemistry of anyone using it, a process which, with prolonged use, could prove fatal. The Ansata activated the inverter by utilizing an armband which consisted of a subspace field coil with an isolated power source.

In 2366, the Ansata kidnapped Doctor Beverly Crusher from the USS Enterprise-D in the hopes that she could develop a way to reverse the deleterious effects of the inverter. A Rutian team detected faint nuclear vibrations when the Ansata utilized the inverter, suggesting an application of the Elway Theorem. With this knowledge the Enterprise crew developed a method whereby an adaptive subspace echogram could be used to track the terrorists' movements. Later, the Ansata used the inverter again, this time to mount an attack on the Enterprise and kidnap Captain Picard, in order to use him as a bargaining chip to leverage Federation involvement in their conflict with the Rutians. Eventually, the Enterprise crew was able to use the echogram to track the Ansata to their underground base and rescue Doctor Crusher. (TNG: "The High Ground")

See also