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+ | A '''life sign''' was a signal or collection of signals given off by [[lifeform]]s that indicate that they are currently alive, or functional. Upon approaching another [[starship]] or a [[planet]] for which they have limited intelligence, [[starship]]s usually perform a scan for life signs. This information becomes part of the [[bridge]] crew's determination as to whether to board the ship, send a [[landing party]], or carry out any other action. |
Dr. [[Juliana Tainer]] was a [[Soong-type android]] that was designed to give off [[Human]] life signs. ({{TNG|Inheritance}}) |
Dr. [[Juliana Tainer]] was a [[Soong-type android]] that was designed to give off [[Human]] life signs. ({{TNG|Inheritance}}) |
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Revision as of 20:20, 24 March 2010
- You may be looking for the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Lifesigns".
A life sign was a signal or collection of signals given off by lifeforms that indicate that they are currently alive, or functional. Upon approaching another starship or a planet for which they have limited intelligence, starships usually perform a scan for life signs. This information becomes part of the bridge crew's determination as to whether to board the ship, send a landing party, or carry out any other action.
Dr. Juliana Tainer was a Soong-type android that was designed to give off Human life signs. (TNG: "Inheritance")