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[[File:dilithiumcrystals.jpg|thumb|Part of the dilithium articulation frame from a M/ARA]] |
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[[File:MARA_access_tube.jpg|thumb|Access crawlway to the '''M/ARA''' of a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]]] |
[[File:MARA_access_tube.jpg|thumb|Access crawlway to the '''M/ARA''' of a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]]] |
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− | A '''matter/antimatter reaction assembly''' (often known simply as an '''M/ARA''') is a type of [[energy]] reactor which is fueled by injectors of [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA at an [[intermix ratio]]. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}}) The [[dilithium crystal]] is used to moderate this reaction. |
+ | A '''matter/antimatter reaction assembly''' (often known simply as an '''M/ARA''') is a type of [[energy]] reactor which is fueled by injectors of [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA at an [[intermix ratio]]. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}}) The [[dilithium crystal]] is used to moderate this reaction. These types of powerplants are a commonly used as [[Warp core|warp cores]]. |
The [[dilithium articulation frame]] is housed inside the M/ARA, ({{TNG|Skin of Evil}}) behind the [[dilithium chamber hatch]]. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) |
The [[dilithium articulation frame]] is housed inside the M/ARA, ({{TNG|Skin of Evil}}) behind the [[dilithium chamber hatch]]. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) |
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A matter/antimatter reaction assembly (often known simply as an M/ARA) is a type of energy reactor which is fueled by injectors of matter and antimatter into a central reaction element, creating large amounts of energy when those two materials mutually annihilate each other. Matter and antimatter is injected into the M/ARA at an intermix ratio. (TNG: "Coming of Age") The dilithium crystal is used to moderate this reaction. These types of powerplants are a commonly used as warp cores.
The dilithium articulation frame is housed inside the M/ARA, (TNG: "Skin of Evil") behind the dilithium chamber hatch. (TNG: "The Drumhead")
The prototype Jem'Hadar battleship had a fatal design flaw; the braces holding together the ship's M/ARA were vulnerable to a specific type of radiation. The crew of the USS Valiant believed they could use this flaw to their advantage when they were plotting the ship's destruction in 2374. (DS9: "Valiant")