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| − | A '''magnetic storm''' is a spatial phenomenon that posed a navigational hazard in the early days of space travel. At that time, the impulse engines were not powerful enough to resist the effects of such storms, and a ship encountering one could be swept off course. Around [[2065]], an encounter with a magnetic storm swept the [[SS Valiant]] into the [[Galactic barrier|galactic barrier]], initiating a series of events that led to her destruction. ([[TOS]]: "[[Where No Man Has Gone Before]]") |
+ | A '''[[magnetic]] storm''' is a spatial phenomenon that posed a navigational hazard in the early days of space travel. At that time, the impulse engines were not powerful enough to resist the effects of such storms, and a ship encountering one could be swept off course. Around [[2065]], an encounter with a magnetic storm swept the [[SS Valiant]] into the [[Galactic barrier|galactic barrier]], initiating a series of events that led to her destruction. ([[TOS]]: "[[Where No Man Has Gone Before]]") |
Magnetic storms can also occur on the surface of some planets. On [[Rigel XII]], they are accompanied by or cause extremely powerful sandstorms. Such a storm nearly claimed the life of [[Eve McHuron]] in [[2266]]; only [[lithium]] miner [[Ben Childress|Ben Childress']] determined search located her. ([[TOS]]: "[[Mudd's Women]]") |
Magnetic storms can also occur on the surface of some planets. On [[Rigel XII]], they are accompanied by or cause extremely powerful sandstorms. Such a storm nearly claimed the life of [[Eve McHuron]] in [[2266]]; only [[lithium]] miner [[Ben Childress|Ben Childress']] determined search located her. ([[TOS]]: "[[Mudd's Women]]") |
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Revision as of 19:53, 9 September 2005
A magnetic storm is a spatial phenomenon that posed a navigational hazard in the early days of space travel. At that time, the impulse engines were not powerful enough to resist the effects of such storms, and a ship encountering one could be swept off course. Around 2065, an encounter with a magnetic storm swept the SS Valiant into the galactic barrier, initiating a series of events that led to her destruction. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")
Magnetic storms can also occur on the surface of some planets. On Rigel XII, they are accompanied by or cause extremely powerful sandstorms. Such a storm nearly claimed the life of Eve McHuron in 2266; only lithium miner Ben Childress' determined search located her. (TOS: "Mudd's Women")