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'''Thalaron''' is a type of [[radiation]] in the [[Electromagnetic radiation|tertiary EM band]] with [[biogenic]] properties, able to consume [[organic]] [[matter]] at the [[subatomic]] level. Thalaron's unique properties allow its effective range to expand almost without limit, meaning that only a microscopic amount could be incredibly dangerous.
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'''Thalaron''' is a type of [[radiation]] in the [[Electromagnetic radiation|tertiary EM band]] with [[biogenic]] properties, able to consume [[organic]] [[matter]] at the [[subatomic]] level. Thalaron's unique properties allow its effective range to expand almost without limit, meaning that even a microscopic amount can be incredibly dangerous.
   
 
==History and Use==
 
==History and Use==
Because of its lethality, thalaron research was banned in the [[Federation]]. For a long time, it was considered to be only only theoretical, until [[2379]], when it was used by [[Shinzon]] of [[Remus]] as part of his plot to overthrow the [[Romulan Empire]] and conquer the Federation.
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Because of its lethality, thalaron research was banned in the [[Federation]]. For a long time, it was considered to be only theoretical, until [[2379]], when it was used by [[Shinzon]] of [[Remus]] as part of his plot to overthrow the [[Romulan Empire]] and conquer the Federation.
   
 
[[File:Hiren consumed by thalaron radiation.jpg|thumb|A victim exposed to thalaron radiation]]
 
[[File:Hiren consumed by thalaron radiation.jpg|thumb|A victim exposed to thalaron radiation]]
Thalaron was first used by Shinzon to assassinate the [[Romulan Senate]], via a small [[Thalaron generator|generator]] planted by fellow conspirator, [[Senator]] [[Tal'aura]]. Delivered by means of a [[cascading biogenic pulse]], the radiation affected everybody in the [[Romulan Senate chamber|Senate chamber]], turning their bodies into an ash-like substance which subsequently disintegrated. Shinzon later planned to use the [[Reman]] [[Warbird]] ''[[Scimitar]]'', which was itself essentially a massive thalaron generator, to eliminate all life on [[Earth]], thereby crippling the Federation. Shinzon was opposed by the crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E}}, who engaged him in battle in the area of space known as the [[Bassen Rift]]. Attempting to prevent Shinzon from using the generator to kill the ''Enterprise'' crew, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] boarded the ''Scimitar'' and engaged him in hand-to-hand combat. Picard ultimately defeated Shinzon, but not in time to deactivate the generator before [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] arrived and [[beam]]ed Picard back to the ''Enterprise'' with an [[emergency transport unit]]. Firing a [[phaser]] into the generator only moments before the [[targeting sequence]] was complete, Data destroyed the generator, causing the ''Scimitar'' to explode. ({{film|10}})
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Thalaron was first used by Shinzon to [[assassinate]] the [[Romulan Senate]], via a small [[Thalaron generator|generator]] planted by fellow conspirator, [[Senator]] [[Tal'aura]]. Delivered by means of a [[cascading biogenic pulse]], the radiation affected everybody in the [[Romulan Senate chamber|Senate chamber]], turning their bodies into an ash-like substance which subsequently disintegrated. Shinzon later planned to use the [[Reman]] [[Warbird]] ''[[Scimitar]]'', which was itself essentially a massive thalaron generator, to eliminate all life on [[Earth]], thereby crippling the Federation. Shinzon was opposed by the crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}, who engaged him in battle in the area of space known as the [[Bassen Rift]]. Attempting to prevent Shinzon from using the generator to kill the ''Enterprise'' crew, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] boarded the ''Scimitar'' and engaged him in hand-to-hand combat. Picard ultimately defeated Shinzon, but not in time to deactivate the generator before [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] arrived and [[beam]]ed Picard back to the ''Enterprise'' with an [[emergency transport unit]]. Firing a [[phaser]] into the generator only seconds before the [[targeting sequence]] was complete, Data destroyed the generator, causing the ''Scimitar'' to explode. ({{film|10}})
   
==Background Information==
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==Background information==
 
===Apocrypha===
 
===Apocrypha===
 
*In the short story "Twilight's Wrath" in ''[[Tales of the Dominion War]]'', Shinzon captures the thalaron radiation generator from a secret [[Tal Shiar]] research facility in the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]], indicating that the Romulans were secretly pursuing thalaron research without the Federation's knowledge.
 
*In the short story "Twilight's Wrath" in ''[[Tales of the Dominion War]]'', Shinzon captures the thalaron radiation generator from a secret [[Tal Shiar]] research facility in the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]], indicating that the Romulans were secretly pursuing thalaron research without the Federation's knowledge.
*In the Star Trek: Destiny novel triology, Seven of Nine proposed a Thalaron weapon as an anti-Borg weapon.
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*In the ''[[Star Trek: Destiny]]'' novel trilogy, [[Seven of Nine]] proposed a Thalaron weapon as an anti-[[Borg]] weapon, with Picard actually ordering Lieutenant Commander [[Geordi La Forge]] to begin construction of such a weapon as the Borg prepare for their final assault, but La Forge refuses, not wanting to dishonour Data's sacrifice by creating the weapon he died to destroy.
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*In ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', a Reman resistance cell takes possession of thalaron weapons from a massive Romulan space station known as the Vault, planning to use them in their struggle to gain freedom from the Romulans. Thalaron weapons are also employed by the Romulans in the game, most notably in the ''Scimitar''-class warships.
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Thalaron generator

The thalaron generator on board the Scimitar

Thalaron is a type of radiation in the tertiary EM band with biogenic properties, able to consume organic matter at the subatomic level. Thalaron's unique properties allow its effective range to expand almost without limit, meaning that even a microscopic amount can be incredibly dangerous.

History and Use

Because of its lethality, thalaron research was banned in the Federation. For a long time, it was considered to be only theoretical, until 2379, when it was used by Shinzon of Remus as part of his plot to overthrow the Romulan Empire and conquer the Federation.

Hiren consumed by thalaron radiation

A victim exposed to thalaron radiation

Thalaron was first used by Shinzon to assassinate the Romulan Senate, via a small generator planted by fellow conspirator, Senator Tal'aura. Delivered by means of a cascading biogenic pulse, the radiation affected everybody in the Senate chamber, turning their bodies into an ash-like substance which subsequently disintegrated. Shinzon later planned to use the Reman Warbird Scimitar, which was itself essentially a massive thalaron generator, to eliminate all life on Earth, thereby crippling the Federation. Shinzon was opposed by the crew of the USS Enterprise-E, who engaged him in battle in the area of space known as the Bassen Rift. Attempting to prevent Shinzon from using the generator to kill the Enterprise crew, Captain Jean-Luc Picard boarded the Scimitar and engaged him in hand-to-hand combat. Picard ultimately defeated Shinzon, but not in time to deactivate the generator before Lieutenant Commander Data arrived and beamed Picard back to the Enterprise with an emergency transport unit. Firing a phaser into the generator only seconds before the targeting sequence was complete, Data destroyed the generator, causing the Scimitar to explode. (Star Trek Nemesis)

Background information

Apocrypha

  • In the short story "Twilight's Wrath" in Tales of the Dominion War, Shinzon captures the thalaron radiation generator from a secret Tal Shiar research facility in the Romulan Neutral Zone, indicating that the Romulans were secretly pursuing thalaron research without the Federation's knowledge.
  • In the Star Trek: Destiny novel trilogy, Seven of Nine proposed a Thalaron weapon as an anti-Borg weapon, with Picard actually ordering Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge to begin construction of such a weapon as the Borg prepare for their final assault, but La Forge refuses, not wanting to dishonour Data's sacrifice by creating the weapon he died to destroy.
  • In Star Trek Online, a Reman resistance cell takes possession of thalaron weapons from a massive Romulan space station known as the Vault, planning to use them in their struggle to gain freedom from the Romulans. Thalaron weapons are also employed by the Romulans in the game, most notably in the Scimitar-class warships.

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