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| − | A '''trident scanner''' was a [[23rd century]] piece of [[Federation]] [[technology]] that was used for repairing [[power relay]]s. ( |
+ | A '''trident scanner''' was a [[23rd century]] piece of [[Federation]] [[technology]] that was used for repairing [[power relay]]s. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
| + | [[Spock]] used a trident scanner while he attempted to repair the ''{{dis|Galileo|2267-2268}}'', after the [[shuttlecraft]] had been brought down to [[Gamma Canaris N]]. The scanner, however, was short-circuited and destroyed by the [[Companion]] when Spock attempted to make physical contact with it. ({{TOS|Metamorphosis}}) |
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| ⚫ | In [[2267]], [[Ensign]] {{dis|Harper|male}} used a trident scanner to connect the [[M-5 computer]] to the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}'s main [[power plant]]. He later attempted to disconnect M-5 with a trident scanner, but was vaporized by the advanced [[computer]] for his troubles. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) |
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| + | The same year, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Montgomery Scott]], leading a repair party aboard the {{USS|Constellation|NCC-1017}}, employed a trident scanner to cross-connect the [[warp drive]] control circuits to those of the [[impulse engine]]s. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) |
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| + | Another model of the trident scanner was still used aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}} in [[2287]]. ({{film|5}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|The scanner appeared in the first bridge scene, held by a crewmember.}} |
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| + | According to the [[September 1968]] ''[[Star Trek]]'' reference guide, ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]'', this device was described in production photos as a "''(Spock built) ray generator and energy neutralizer.''" |
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| + | The scanner units appear to be a reuse of the [[sonic disruptor]]s fabricated for {{e|A Taste of Armageddon}}. |
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| + | File:Sonic disruptor.jpg|[[Sonic disruptor]]s, apparent design components |
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| + | File:Trident scanner, The ultimate computer.jpg|[[2268]] model<br />{{e|The Ultimate Computer}} |
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| + | File:Trident scanner, Star Trek V.jpg|[[2287]] model<br />{{film|5}} |
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Revision as of 13:06, 24 October 2015
A lieutenant using a trident scanner
Scotty repairing the Constellation
A trident scanner was a 23rd century piece of Federation technology that was used for repairing power relays. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
Spock used a trident scanner while he attempted to repair the Galileo, after the shuttlecraft had been brought down to Gamma Canaris N. The scanner, however, was short-circuited and destroyed by the Companion when Spock attempted to make physical contact with it. (TOS: "Metamorphosis")
In 2267, Ensign Harper used a trident scanner to connect the M-5 computer to the USS Enterprise's main power plant. He later attempted to disconnect M-5 with a trident scanner, but was vaporized by the advanced computer for his troubles. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
The same year, Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott, leading a repair party aboard the USS Constellation, employed a trident scanner to cross-connect the warp drive control circuits to those of the impulse engines. (TOS: "The Doomsday Machine")
Another model of the trident scanner was still used aboard the USS Enterprise-A in 2287. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
Background information
According to the September 1968 Star Trek reference guide, The Making of Star Trek, this device was described in production photos as a "(Spock built) ray generator and energy neutralizer."
The scanner units appear to be a reuse of the sonic disruptors fabricated for "A Taste of Armageddon".
The term used here, "trident scanner," comes solely from the script for "Trials and Tribble-ations," where the device is apparently named after its general shape, which resembles a trident.
