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[[File:Stationary beacon.jpg|thumb|A stationary beacon dropped by {{USS|Voyager}} into [[chaotic space]]]] |
[[File:Stationary beacon.jpg|thumb|A stationary beacon dropped by {{USS|Voyager}} into [[chaotic space]]]] |
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| − | A '''stationary beacon''' or simply '''beacon''' is a type of [[Starfleet]] [[space buoy]] used to establish a fixed point in [[space]]. The beacons had two flashing lights and |
+ | A '''stationary beacon''' or simply '''beacon''' is a type of [[Starfleet]] [[space buoy]] used to establish a fixed point in [[space]]. The beacons had two flashing lights and sent out a continuous "ping" signal which could be tracked in order to confirm a ship's speed and to establish a reference point for maintaining course. |
| − | In [[2365]], while trapped in [[Nagilum]]'s [[hole in space|void]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} sent out a stationary beacon in order to determine |
+ | In [[2365]], while trapped in [[Nagilum]]'s [[hole in space|void]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} sent out a stationary beacon in order to determine the speed of the ship. ({{TNG|Where Silence Has Lease}}) |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | * [[Homing beacon]] |
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| + | * [[Subspace beacon]] |
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| ⚫ | In [[2375]], {{USS|Voyager}} dropped a beacon every 200,000 kilometers while stranded in [[chaotic space]] |
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Revision as of 00:29, 17 August 2011
A stationary beacon dropped by USS Voyager into chaotic space
A stationary beacon or simply beacon is a type of Starfleet space buoy used to establish a fixed point in space. The beacons had two flashing lights and sent out a continuous "ping" signal which could be tracked in order to confirm a ship's speed and to establish a reference point for maintaining course.
In 2365, while trapped in Nagilum's void, the USS Enterprise-D sent out a stationary beacon in order to determine the speed of the ship. (TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease")
In 2375, USS Voyager dropped a beacon every 200,000 kilometers while stranded in chaotic space in a futile attempt to maintain a straight course. It turned out the ship had actually traveled full circle in three hours due to the spatial distortion of the realm. (VOY: "The Fight")