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[[File:Temporal rift scan.jpg|thumb|A [[sensor]] representation of a temporal rift]] |
[[File:Temporal rift scan.jpg|thumb|A [[sensor]] representation of a temporal rift]] |
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| + | A '''temporal rift''' is a physical passageway through [[time]], through which one can allow [[time travel|temporal displacement]]. |
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| − | A tear in the fabric of [[spacetime]], a '''temporal rift''' is a highly dangerous [[temporal anomaly]]. There have been numerous encounters with such rifts, in many cases, the vessel making the encounter has been transported through space and time. |
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The {{USS|Bozeman}} entered a temporal disturbance in the [[Typhon Expanse]] in [[2278]], and traveled to the year [[2368]], where it collided with the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and started a [[temporal causality loop]]. ({{TNG|Cause and Effect}}) |
The {{USS|Bozeman}} entered a temporal disturbance in the [[Typhon Expanse]] in [[2278]], and traveled to the year [[2368]], where it collided with the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and started a [[temporal causality loop]]. ({{TNG|Cause and Effect}}) |
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| + | In [[2344]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-C| -C}} drifted through a temporal rift, which itself was formed through the intense energy discharges of weapons fire as the ship defended the [[Klingon]] outpost at [[Narendra III]] from a [[Romulan]] attack. Emerging 22 years later, the ''Enterprise''-C encountered the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]], the vessel's immediate successor. Sensor readings taken by the ''Enterprise''-D indicated that the temporal rift was a [[Kerr loop]] from [[superstring]] material. |
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| − | The ''Enterprise''-D encountered a temporal rift-like phenomenon in the region of [[Archer IV]] in [[2366]]. The rift was identified as a [[Kerr loop]] formed from [[superstring]] material. Such a structure requires high-energy interaction in a small area of space in order to be formed, such as the detonation of a volley of [[photon torpedo]]es. Although [[sensor]]s seemed to register a vessel emerging, readings quickly vanished, and the phenomenon collapsed shortly after. |
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[[File:USS Enterprise-C approaches temporal rift.jpg|thumb|left|A temporal rift]] |
[[File:USS Enterprise-C approaches temporal rift.jpg|thumb|left|A temporal rift]] |
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| + | The surviving crew of the ''Enterprise''-C discovered that, in their absence, negotiations with the [[Klingon Emprie]] had broken down, and the [[Federation]] was on the brink of losing a 20-year-long war with the Empire. Based on the unique perception of [[Guinan]], the ''Enterprise''-D crew realized that, as a result of the ''Enterprise''-C traveling through time, an [[alternate timeline]] had been created, and that the ''Enterprise''-C had to be returned throught the rift, where their heroic sacrifice in defense of the Klingons would avert the war. Although returning to the battle would mean their almost-certain deaths, the ''Enterprise''-C crew elected to return, and the timeline was returned to normal, leaving the crew of the ''Enterprise''-D with no memories of what had transpired in the alternate timeline. ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}}) |
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| − | ''The rift had, in fact, transported the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-C|-C}} and its crew from [[2344]] and the [[Narendra system]]. The disappearance of the vessel from its proper place in time caused the formation of an [[alternate timeline]], which was resolved by taking the ''Enterprise''-C back through the rift, leaving no direct evidence of the temporal upheaval.'' ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}}) |
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The creation of artificial temporal rifts allowed certain [[29th century]] Starfleet vessels to travel through time. The ''[[Aeon]]'' used a temporal rift to travel back to [[2373]] in order to destroy {{USS|Voyager}}. When the rift destabilized, both ''Voyager'' and ''Aeon'' were pulled in by the gravimetric forces, ending up in the [[20th century]]. ({{VOY|Future's End|Future's End, Part II}}) |
The creation of artificial temporal rifts allowed certain [[29th century]] Starfleet vessels to travel through time. The ''[[Aeon]]'' used a temporal rift to travel back to [[2373]] in order to destroy {{USS|Voyager}}. When the rift destabilized, both ''Voyager'' and ''Aeon'' were pulled in by the gravimetric forces, ending up in the [[20th century]]. ({{VOY|Future's End|Future's End, Part II}}) |
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In [[2404]] of an [[alternate timeline]], [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] opened and traveled through a temporal rift to help ''Voyager'' return home 16 years earlier than it did. Her plan worked, allowing ''Voyager'' to return from the [[Delta Quadrant]] in [[2378]] rather than [[2394]]. ({{VOY|Endgame}}) |
In [[2404]] of an [[alternate timeline]], [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] opened and traveled through a temporal rift to help ''Voyager'' return home 16 years earlier than it did. Her plan worked, allowing ''Voyager'' to return from the [[Delta Quadrant]] in [[2378]] rather than [[2394]]. ({{VOY|Endgame}}) |
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Revision as of 16:50, 26 July 2010
A sensor representation of a temporal rift
A temporal rift is a physical passageway through time, through which one can allow temporal displacement.
The USS Bozeman entered a temporal disturbance in the Typhon Expanse in 2278, and traveled to the year 2368, where it collided with the USS Enterprise-D and started a temporal causality loop. (TNG: "Cause and Effect")
In 2344, the USS Enterprise -C drifted through a temporal rift, which itself was formed through the intense energy discharges of weapons fire as the ship defended the Klingon outpost at Narendra III from a Romulan attack. Emerging 22 years later, the Enterprise-C encountered the Enterprise-D, the vessel's immediate successor. Sensor readings taken by the Enterprise-D indicated that the temporal rift was a Kerr loop from superstring material.
A temporal rift
The surviving crew of the Enterprise-C discovered that, in their absence, negotiations with the Klingon Emprie had broken down, and the Federation was on the brink of losing a 20-year-long war with the Empire. Based on the unique perception of Guinan, the Enterprise-D crew realized that, as a result of the Enterprise-C traveling through time, an alternate timeline had been created, and that the Enterprise-C had to be returned throught the rift, where their heroic sacrifice in defense of the Klingons would avert the war. Although returning to the battle would mean their almost-certain deaths, the Enterprise-C crew elected to return, and the timeline was returned to normal, leaving the crew of the Enterprise-D with no memories of what had transpired in the alternate timeline. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")
The creation of artificial temporal rifts allowed certain 29th century Starfleet vessels to travel through time. The Aeon used a temporal rift to travel back to 2373 in order to destroy USS Voyager. When the rift destabilized, both Voyager and Aeon were pulled in by the gravimetric forces, ending up in the 20th century. (VOY: "Future's End", "Future's End, Part II")
In 2404 of an alternate timeline, Admiral Kathryn Janeway opened and traveled through a temporal rift to help Voyager return home 16 years earlier than it did. Her plan worked, allowing Voyager to return from the Delta Quadrant in 2378 rather than 2394. (VOY: "Endgame")