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[[File:Subspace distortion.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise'' is pulled into a subspace distortion]]
A '''subspace distortion''' or '''subspace disturbance''' was a distortion of normal [[space|spatial]] fabric. [[Subspace]] fabric was vulnerable to distortions when a mass was placed within subspace. This effect was similar to the effect of [[gravity]], but due to the properties of subspace the mass was somewhat lighter and the effect was slightly different.
 
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A '''subspace distortion''', '''subspace disturbance''', or '''subspace deformation''' is a warp in the fabric of [[space]]. Subspace distortions could be caused by [[spacecraft]] utilizing [[warp drive]], or by other, more exotic phenomenon. A [[Cochrane (unit)|cochrane]] is the mathematical unit for measuring subspace distortion, named after [[Zefram Cochrane]], the inventor of [[warp drive]] on [[Earth]]. ({{DS9|A Time to Stand}}; {{film|8}}) The [[phase]] fluctuations in subspace fields are in turn known as [[cochrane distortion]]s. ({{TNG|Ménage à Troi}})
   
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In [[2154]], [[Commander]]s [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] and [[T'Pol]] of the {{EnterpriseNX}} detected a subspace distortion while searching for a stolen [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey (22nd century)|Klingon Bird-of-Prey]]. Although there was no sign of a [[warp trail]], they surmised that [[Arik Soong]], the [[Human]] who had stolen the Bird-of-Prey, had developed a way to mask it. ({{ENT|The Augments}})
In [[2154]], [[Travis Mayweather]] detected a massive subspace distortion, caused by twelve [[Vulcan cruiser]]s who were sent by the [[Vulcan High Command]]. ({{ENT|Kir'Shara}})
 
   
 
Later that year, [[Travis Mayweather]] detected a massive subspace distortion, caused by twelve [[Vulcan cruiser]]s which had been sent by the [[Vulcan High Command]] to launch an invasion of [[Andoria]]. ({{ENT|Kir'Shara}})
[[Reginald Barclay]] was able to create such a [[subspace anomaly]] by emanating a highly-charged [[graviton field]] from the [[warp nacelle]]s of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|D}}. The disturbance altered [[subspace]] sufficiently to create what a type of [[wormhole]]. The ''Enterprise'' was moved 30,000 [[light year]]s in less than a minute, but inside the rift people experienced a [[quantum]] level oscillation delay, doubling every 12.3 seconds. It experienced this effect for about 45 seconds, and [[Data]] mentioned that any longer would probably rip [[humanoid]] [[cell (biology)|cells]] apart. ({{TNG|The Nth Degree}})
 
   
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In [[2367]], {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} [[engineer]] [[Reginald Barclay]], under the influence of a [[Cytherian probe]], was able to alter the fabric of subspace using an emanation of a highly-charged [[graviton field]] from the vessel's [[warp nacelle]]s. A severe bias was created in the subspace continuum as the subspace distortion increased. Taking the ''Enterprise'' into the graviton field disturbance, he successfully transported the ship to the center of the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]], where the ''Enterprise'' made [[first contact]] with the [[Cytherian]]s. After ten days of exchanging information, the Cytherians returned the ''Enterprise'' to [[Federation]] space. ({{TNG|The Nth Degree}})
In [[2372]], [[Miles O'Brien|Chief O'Brien]] detected a big subspace disturbance when the [[cloak]]ed [[Klingon]] [[Task force]] set course for [[Cardassia Prime]], to invade the [[Cardassian Empire]]. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}})
 
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In [[2368]], a series of [[quantum filament]]s caused subspace distorions which left the ''Enterprise''-D powerless drifting in space. ({{TNG|Disaster}})
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[[Trionic initiator]]s in [[warp coil]]s were known to unintentionally produce [[warp bubble]]s and other subspace deformations when they were adjusted. Such initiators were used on the {{USS|Hera}}. ({{TNG|Interface}})
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In [[2372]], Chief [[Miles O'Brien|O'Brien]] detected a big subspace disturbance when the [[cloak]]ed [[Klingon]] [[task force]] set course for [[Cardassia Prime]] in order to invade the [[Cardassian Empire]]. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}})
   
 
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Subspace distortion

The Enterprise is pulled into a subspace distortion

A subspace distortion, subspace disturbance, or subspace deformation is a warp in the fabric of space. Subspace distortions could be caused by spacecraft utilizing warp drive, or by other, more exotic phenomenon. A cochrane is the mathematical unit for measuring subspace distortion, named after Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of warp drive on Earth. (DS9: "A Time to Stand"; Star Trek: First Contact) The phase fluctuations in subspace fields are in turn known as cochrane distortions. (TNG: "Ménage à Troi")

In 2154, Commanders Tucker and T'Pol of the Enterprise NX-01 detected a subspace distortion while searching for a stolen Klingon Bird-of-Prey. Although there was no sign of a warp trail, they surmised that Arik Soong, the Human who had stolen the Bird-of-Prey, had developed a way to mask it. (ENT: "The Augments")

Later that year, Travis Mayweather detected a massive subspace distortion, caused by twelve Vulcan cruisers which had been sent by the Vulcan High Command to launch an invasion of Andoria. (ENT: "Kir'Shara")

In 2367, USS Enterprise-D engineer Reginald Barclay, under the influence of a Cytherian probe, was able to alter the fabric of subspace using an emanation of a highly-charged graviton field from the vessel's warp nacelles. A severe bias was created in the subspace continuum as the subspace distortion increased. Taking the Enterprise into the graviton field disturbance, he successfully transported the ship to the center of the galaxy, where the Enterprise made first contact with the Cytherians. After ten days of exchanging information, the Cytherians returned the Enterprise to Federation space. (TNG: "The Nth Degree")

In 2368, a series of quantum filaments caused subspace distorions which left the Enterprise-D powerless drifting in space. (TNG: "Disaster")

Trionic initiators in warp coils were known to unintentionally produce warp bubbles and other subspace deformations when they were adjusted. Such initiators were used on the USS Hera. (TNG: "Interface")

In 2372, Chief O'Brien detected a big subspace disturbance when the cloaked Klingon task force set course for Cardassia Prime in order to invade the Cardassian Empire. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")

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