Transporter - Revision history

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	Transporters became the most reliable form of short-range transport by the [[24th century]]. Innovations in transporter technology around this time included safer site-to-site transport, which allowed for transport between two locations without first returning to a transporter room. By the [[29th century]], Starfleet had developed [[temporal transporter]] technology that allowed travel through time in a very similar manner to standard transporters of earlier centuries. (ENT\|Shockwave)		Transporters became the most reliable form of short-range transport by the [[24th century]]. Innovations in transporter technology around this time included safer site-to-site transport, which allowed for transport between two locations without first returning to a transporter room. By the [[29th century]], Starfleet had developed [[temporal transporter]] technology that allowed travel through time in a very similar manner to standard transporters of earlier centuries. (ENT\|Shockwave)
	Another example of this is where the ~~''Italic text''~~ Federation Timeship Relitivity ~~''Italic text'''~~ has to go back in time to stop a sabeteur from destroying USS Voyager. (VOY\|Relitivity)		Another example of this is where the Federation Timeship Relitivity has to go back in time to stop a sabeteur from destroying USS Voyager. (VOY\|Relitivity)

	The basic principles behind [[Federation]] transporters didn't differ from those of other species although they had a distinctive blue color.		The basic principles behind [[Federation]] transporters didn't differ from those of other species although they had a distinctive blue color.

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	Transporters became the most reliable form of short-range transport by the [[24th century]]. Innovations in transporter technology around this time included safer site-to-site transport, which allowed for transport between two locations without first returning to a transporter room. By the [[29th century]], Starfleet had developed [[temporal transporter]] technology that allowed travel through time in a very similar manner to standard transporters of earlier centuries. (ENT\|Shockwave)		Transporters became the most reliable form of short-range transport by the [[24th century]]. Innovations in transporter technology around this time included safer site-to-site transport, which allowed for transport between two locations without first returning to a transporter room. By the [[29th century]], Starfleet had developed [[temporal transporter]] technology that allowed travel through time in a very similar manner to standard transporters of earlier centuries. (ENT\|Shockwave)
			Another example of this is where the ''Italic text'' Federation Timeship Relitivity ''Italic text''' has to go back in time to stop a sabeteur from destroying USS Voyager. (VOY\|Relitivity)

	The basic principles behind [[Federation]] transporters didn't differ from those of other species although they had a distinctive blue color.		The basic principles behind [[Federation]] transporters didn't differ from those of other species although they had a distinctive blue color.

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Operations

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	==Operations==		==Operations==
	~~Image:Transporter matter beam.jpg\|thumb\|View from within a transporter's matter stream~~
	By the 24th century, most space faring civilizations of the Alpha Quadrant\|Alpha and Beta Quadrants employed transporter technology for short-range transport of personnel and equipment. There were many advantages to utilizing transporters.		By the 24th century, most space faring civilizations of the Alpha Quadrant\|Alpha and Beta Quadrants employed transporter technology for short-range transport of personnel and equipment. There were many advantages to utilizing transporters.

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	:''With perhaps one or two exceptions, every instance of transporter use shown in ENT, TOS, and TAS showed a "suspended subject". This held true for Star Trek: the Motion Picture as well. Beginning with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, transport subjects were shown being able to engage in limited movements, and even conversation while in transport.''		:''With perhaps one or two exceptions, every instance of transporter use shown in ENT, TOS, and TAS showed a "suspended subject". This held true for Star Trek: the Motion Picture as well. Beginning with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, transport subjects were shown being able to engage in limited movements, and even conversation while in transport.''

	~~===~~Safety features, protocols and components~~===~~		'''Safety features, protocols and components'''

	As with other Starfleet technology, the transporter had its own set of safety features, protocols and procedures. In an emergency, many of these safety systems could be modified or circumvented.		As with other Starfleet technology, the transporter had its own set of safety features, protocols and procedures. In an emergency, many of these safety systems could be modified or circumvented.

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	Except in cases of extreme emergency, protocols prohibited transporting objects while traveling at warp speed. (TNG\|The Schizoid Man)		Except in cases of extreme emergency, protocols prohibited transporting objects while traveling at warp speed. (TNG\|The Schizoid Man)

	~~===~~Diagnostic and maintenance tools~~===~~		'''Diagnostic and maintenance tools'''

	*Magneton scanner		*Magneton scanner
	*Micro-resonator		*Micro-resonator
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	*Test cylinder		*Test cylinder

	~~===~~System components~~===~~		'''System components'''

	*Annular confinement beam		*Annular confinement beam
	*Biofilter		*Biofilter

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Transporter types

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	23rd century Federation transporters during the 2260s showed a shower of golden "sparkles" during materialization and dematerialization. Klingon units during the same time emitted a solid golden "haze" effect.		23rd century Federation transporters during the 2260s showed a shower of golden "sparkles" during materialization and dematerialization. Klingon units during the same time emitted a solid golden "haze" effect.

	~~Image:Regula1transporter.jpg\|thumb\|left\|2280s transporter~~
	By the 2280s, both races utilized transporters that appeared to utilize a "wave" effect. The Federation's being blue and the Klingons with golden yellow.		By the 2280s, both races utilized transporters that appeared to utilize a "wave" effect. The Federation's being blue and the Klingons with golden yellow.

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	Production of Mark V transporters was halted in 2356. By 2371, Mark VI transporters were considered outdated. Mark VII transporters were able to transport biomatter, as long as the phase transition inhibitor was adjusted. (DS9\|Family Business)		Production of Mark V transporters was halted in 2356. By 2371, Mark VI transporters were considered outdated. Mark VII transporters were able to transport biomatter, as long as the phase transition inhibitor was adjusted. (DS9\|Family Business)

	~~===~~Personnel~~===~~		'''Personnel'''

	The most commonly used type of transporter was the personnel transporter, designed primarily for personnel.		The most commonly used type of transporter was the personnel transporter, designed primarily for personnel.
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	The personnel transporter was a reliable but sometimes fragile piece of equipment. The phase coils in particular were vulnerable to feedback patterns and could be severely damaged as result of power surges or low-level phaser fire.		The personnel transporter was a reliable but sometimes fragile piece of equipment. The phase coils in particular were vulnerable to feedback patterns and could be severely damaged as result of power surges or low-level phaser fire.

	~~===~~Cargo~~===~~		'''Cargo'''
	~~Image:Galaxy cargobay.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A cargo transporter aboard a~~ ''~~Galaxy~~'~~'-class starship~~
	Cargo transporters were larger scale versions of personnel transporters and were optimized for the transport of inanimate objects.		Cargo transporters were larger scale versions of personnel transporters and were optimized for the transport of inanimate objects.

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	Dedicated cargo transporter platforms used by Starfleet in the 24th century typically featured one large circular or oblong pad. Some had additional standard-size "personal" pads as well.		Dedicated cargo transporter platforms used by Starfleet in the 24th century typically featured one large circular or oblong pad. Some had additional standard-size "personal" pads as well.

	~~===~~Emergency~~===~~		'''Emergency'''

	Emergency transporters are a special type that can only beam someone ''from'' a ship or space station, not the other way around. Emergency transporters have a low power requirement; in case of a shipwide power failure, the crew could use these transporters for emergency evacuation. (TNG Technical Manual)		Emergency transporters are a special type that can only beam someone ''from'' a ship or space station, not the other way around. Emergency transporters have a low power requirement; in case of a shipwide power failure, the crew could use these transporters for emergency evacuation. (TNG Technical Manual)
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	Because of its extreme limitations, this device was not widely deployed and was still considered a prototype in 2379. (Star Trek: Nemesis)		Because of its extreme limitations, this device was not widely deployed and was still considered a prototype in 2379. (Star Trek: Nemesis)

	~~===~~Non-"beam" transporters~~===~~		'''Non-"beam" transporters'''
	~~Image:Spatial trajector.jpg\|thumb\|The spatial trajector, an example of a non-beam transporter~~
	Certain species have experimented with transporters that differ in technology and theory than those used by most species encountered by the Federation.		Certain species have experimented with transporters that differ in technology and theory than those used by most species encountered by the Federation.

	The Sikarians were known to use a folded-space transporter, relying on dimensional shifting rather than matter-to-energy conversion. Similarly, the Iconians perfected their own form of transport known as Iconian ~~gateway\|~~gateways which were capable of near instantaneous transport over vast distances. (VOY\|Prime Factors; TNG\|Contagion)		The Sikarians were known to use a folded-space transporter, relying on dimensional shifting rather than matter-to-energy conversion. Similarly, the Iconians perfected their own form of transport known as Iconian gateways which were capable of near instantaneous transport over vast distances. (VOY\|Prime Factors; TNG\|Contagion)

			'''Other transporters'''

	~~===Other transporters===~~
	*Folded-space transporter		*Folded-space transporter
	*Multidimensional transporter device		*Multidimensional transporter device

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	==Limitations==		==Limitations==
	~~===~~Time~~===~~		'''Time'''

	Although beaming is quick, it has its limits. A person cannot stay within the matter stream too long. If this happens, his or her molecular pattern would degrade and the transporter signal would be lost.		Although beaming is quick, it has its limits. A person cannot stay within the matter stream too long. If this happens, his or her molecular pattern would degrade and the transporter signal would be lost.

	This signal must stay above fifty percent to be able to re-materialize the person. A time-frame of around 90 seconds was about the maximum before that fifty percent signal loss was reached. (TNG\|Realm of Fear)		This signal must stay above fifty percent to be able to re-materialize the person. A time-frame of around 90 seconds was about the maximum before that fifty percent signal loss was reached. (TNG\|Realm of Fear)

	The crew of USS\|Voyager was able to extend this time by using pattern enhancers. In an effort to transport refugee ~~Telepathy\|~~telepaths to another world, Captain Kathryn ~~Janeway\|~~Janeway was able to hide many telepaths, in addition to a few of her crew, in the pattern buffer\|transporter buffers. This process is referred to as transporter suspension.		The crew of USS Voyager was able to extend this time by using pattern enhancers. In an effort to transport refugee telepaths to another world, Captain Kathryn Janeway was able to hide many telepaths, in addition to a few of her crew, in the pattern buffer\|transporter buffers. This process is referred to as transporter suspension.

	However, this process produced serious complications. Because ''Voyager'''s guests and crew had to hide from Devorian authorities repeatedly over the course of several weeks, acute cellular degradation was found in many of the refugees and in Tuvok.		However, this process produced serious complications. Because ''Voyager'''s guests and crew had to hide from Devorian authorities repeatedly over the course of several weeks, acute cellular degradation was found in many of the refugees and in Tuvok.
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	The longest recorded instance of a person remaining in transporter suspension was that of Captain Montgomery Scott, who was also able to survive for a period of 75 years while suspended in an extensively modified transporter buffer. (TNG\|Relics)		The longest recorded instance of a person remaining in transporter suspension was that of Captain Montgomery Scott, who was also able to survive for a period of 75 years while suspended in an extensively modified transporter buffer. (TNG\|Relics)

	~~===~~Shields~~===~~		'''Shields'''

	In general, transporters could not be used while the deflector shield of a ship was active, or a deflector shield was in place over the destination. However, it was possible to take advantage of EM "windows" that were created by the normal rotation of shield frequencies. During these periods, a hole opened through which a transporter beam could pass. To use this window, timing needed to be absolute and usually required substantial computer assistance. This technique was theorized and first practiced in 2367 by USS Enterprise-D transporter chief Miles O'Brien. (TNG\|The Wounded)		In general, transporters could not be used while the deflector shield of a ship was active, or a deflector shield was in place over the destination. However, it was possible to take advantage of EM "windows" that were created by the normal rotation of shield frequencies. During these periods, a hole opened through which a transporter beam could pass. To use this window, timing needed to be absolute and usually required substantial computer assistance. This technique was theorized and first practiced in 2367 by USS Enterprise-D transporter chief Miles O'Brien. (TNG\|The Wounded)

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	The limitation of transporters versus shields was not universal, however. The Aldeans were able to pass through their own shielding using transporters, though the shielding was impenetrable to other forms of technology and weapons. Similarly, both the Borg and Dominion used transporter technology that was able to penetrate standard Federation shielding. Some adaptations, including rotating shield frequencies, could inhibit this ability but not eliminate it altogether. (TNG\|Q Who; DS9\|The Jem'Hadar)		The limitation of transporters versus shields was not universal, however. The Aldeans were able to pass through their own shielding using transporters, though the shielding was impenetrable to other forms of technology and weapons. Similarly, both the Borg and Dominion used transporter technology that was able to penetrate standard Federation shielding. Some adaptations, including rotating shield frequencies, could inhibit this ability but not eliminate it altogether. (TNG\|Q Who; DS9\|The Jem'Hadar)

	~~===~~Warp speed~~===~~		'''Warp speed'''

	Transporters were not allowed to be used while a ship was at warp speed because of the severe spatial distortions caused by its warp field. (TNG\|The Schizoid Man) Transport at warp was highly dangerous and had been attempted safely only a handful of times. (TNG\|The Best of Both Worlds\|The Emissary) There were, however, ways to circumvent this limitation.		Transporters were not allowed to be used while a ship was at warp speed because of the severe spatial distortions caused by its warp field. (TNG\|The Schizoid Man) Transport at warp was highly dangerous and had been attempted safely only a handful of times. (TNG\|The Best of Both Worlds\|The Emissary) There were, however, ways to circumvent this limitation.

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	:''Near-warp transport has also been referred to as "touch-and-go downwarping".''		:''Near-warp transport has also been referred to as "touch-and-go downwarping".''

	~~===~~Faster-than-warp speeds~~===~~		'''Faster-than-warp speeds'''
	In 2374, ''Voyager'' personnel successfully used ~~ShipClass\|~~Intrepid transporters to beam stranded crewmembers from the USS\|Dauntless while both ships were traveling within a ~~quantum slipstream drive\|~~quantum slipstream. ''Voyager'' accelerated on a pursuit course during the transport, bypassing the velocity limitations imposed by warp field dynamics. (VOY\|Hope and Fear)
			In 2374, ''Voyager'' personnel successfully used Intrepid transporters to beam stranded crewmembers from the USS Dauntless while both ships were traveling within a quantum slipstream. ''Voyager'' accelerated on a pursuit course during the transport, bypassing the velocity limitations imposed by warp field dynamics. (VOY\|Hope and Fear)

	:''Based on ''Voyager'''s launch date, presumably an unmodified Mark VII transporter was used for transport at quantum slipstream velocities.''		:''Based on ''Voyager'''s launch date, presumably an unmodified Mark VII transporter was used for transport at quantum slipstream velocities.''

	~~===~~Range~~===~~		'''Range'''

	During the 22nd century, standard Earth transporter systems had a range of 10,000 kilometers; however, by the 24th century, standard transporter systems maximum range was about 40,000 kilometers, though a special type of transport, called subspace transporter\|subspace transport could beam over several light years. (ENT\|Rajiin; TNG\|A Matter Of Honor\|Bloodlines) Many 24th century starships were equipped with an emergency transporter system, but these only had a range of at best ten kilometers. (VOY\|Future's End)		During the 22nd century, standard Earth transporter systems had a range of 10,000 kilometers; however, by the 24th century, standard transporter systems maximum range was about 40,000 kilometers, though a special type of transport, called subspace transporter\|subspace transport could beam over several light years. (ENT\|Rajiin; TNG\|A Matter Of Honor\|Bloodlines) Many 24th century starships were equipped with an emergency transporter system, but these only had a range of at best ten kilometers. (VOY\|Future's End)

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	Dominion transporter technology, enhanced with a homing transponder, was said to have a range of ''at least'' three light years. (DS9\|Covenant)		Dominion transporter technology, enhanced with a homing transponder, was said to have a range of ''at least'' three light years. (DS9\|Covenant)

	~~===~~Radiation and substances~~===~~		'''Radiation and substances'''

	Some forms of radiation and substances, usually minerals such as kelbonite, prevented transporters from working. In most instances the interference was caused by scattering of the annular confinement beam or sensor interference preventing a transporter lock. Interference could be natural or artificial and usually occurred during surface-to-starship transport but might also occur between vessels. Examples of other radiation and substance limitations are:		Some forms of radiation and substances, usually minerals such as kelbonite, prevented transporters from working. In most instances the interference was caused by scattering of the annular confinement beam or sensor interference preventing a transporter lock. Interference could be natural or artificial and usually occurred during surface-to-starship transport but might also occur between vessels. Examples of other radiation and substance limitations are:

	*Magnesite		*Magnesite
	*Thoron radiation		*Thoron radiation
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	*Electromagnetic storm		*Electromagnetic storm

	~~===~~Devices~~===~~		'''Devices'''

	Over the centuries numerous devices have been designed to overcome some limitations of transporters, and still others to intentionally interfere with transporters.		Over the centuries numerous devices have been designed to overcome some limitations of transporters, and still others to intentionally interfere with transporters.


	By the 24th century, usage of pattern enhancers was common aboard most Starfleet vessels, most often deployed to a planet's surface during emergency situations where transport was critical.		By the 24th century, usage of pattern enhancers was common aboard most Starfleet vessels, most often deployed to a planet's surface during emergency situations where transport was critical.

	Devices that were specifically designed to block transporter signals or to interfere with them were usually deployed under hostile conditions, thus making use of a transporter impossible or very dangerous and hampering maneuverability of personnel or material. Some of these devices were:		Devices that were specifically designed to block transporter signals or to interfere with them were usually deployed under hostile conditions, thus making use of a transporter impossible or very dangerous and hampering maneuverability of personnel or material. Some of these devices were:

	*Transporter scrambler		*Transporter scrambler
	*Transport inhibitor		*Transport inhibitor
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	Also, in 2293, Spock used a viridium patch to locate and lock on to Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy on Rura Penthe. While not a transporter device, it was used to locate the subject with the transporter. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)		Also, in 2293, Spock used a viridium patch to locate and lock on to Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy on Rura Penthe. While not a transporter device, it was used to locate the subject with the transporter. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

	~~===~~Injuries~~===~~		'''Injuries'''

	Although someone with minor injuries could be transported, this was not possible when the injuries were extensive. When the brain stem was damaged and autonomic functions were failing, transport was only possible if a volunteer controlled the person's autonomic functions. This was done by placing a neural pad at the base of the skull of both individuals and then connect both people via a medical tricorder. This way autonomic functions could be stabilized for a short period of time and made transport possible. (TNG\|Transfigurations)		Although someone with minor injuries could be transported, this was not possible when the injuries were extensive. When the brain stem was damaged and autonomic functions were failing, transport was only possible if a volunteer controlled the person's autonomic functions. This was done by placing a neural pad at the base of the skull of both individuals and then connect both people via a medical tricorder. This way autonomic functions could be stabilized for a short period of time and made transport possible. (TNG\|Transfigurations)

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	==Special operations==		==Special operations==
	~~===~~Disabling active weapons~~===~~		'''Disabling active weapons'''

	By the 24th century, the transporter had the capability to disable any active weapon during transport. This could be accomplished by removing the discharged energy from the transporter signal (TNG\|Datalore); by deactivating the weapon (TNG\|The Most Toys); or by removing the weapon from the matter stream entirely so its holder rematerialized without it, which could be accomplished by implementing Transporter protocol 5 (DS9\|To the Death).		By the 24th century, the transporter had the capability to disable any active weapon during transport. This could be accomplished by removing the discharged energy from the transporter signal (TNG\|Datalore); by deactivating the weapon (TNG\|The Most Toys); or by removing the weapon from the matter stream entirely so its holder rematerialized without it, which could be accomplished by implementing Transporter protocol 5 (DS9\|To the Death).

	~~===~~Connecting two transporters~~===~~		'''Connecting two transporters'''

	When necessary transporters could be bridged, Federation vessels could activate other Federation vessels' transporters remotely. This meant that two transporters could be connected to each other in the event beaming was not possible due to ionic or some other type of interference.		When necessary transporters could be bridged, Federation vessels could activate other Federation vessels' transporters remotely. This meant that two transporters could be connected to each other in the event beaming was not possible due to ionic or some other type of interference.

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	A side-effect of this form of transport might be that the person who was beamed might feel a slight tingling due to static. (TNG\|Realm of Fear)		A side-effect of this form of transport might be that the person who was beamed might feel a slight tingling due to static. (TNG\|Realm of Fear)

	~~===~~"Intra-ship Beaming"~~===~~		'''"Intra-ship Beaming"'''

	In the mid 2260s, beaming from a transporter pad to a location within the same vessel was a very risky proposition. The limitations of the technology at that time made it highly probable that any error would result in the subject rematerializing within a bulkhead, deck, or other structure. (TOS\|Day of the Dove) Oddly, this procedure was used without incident a century earlier. (ENT\|Chosen Realm) Commander Riker and Tasha Yar used this operation during a rescue. (TNG\|Symbiosis) When cargo instead of passengers was beamed aboard, Riker tells Yar to beam the cargo to the hold without a second thought.		In the mid 2260s, beaming from a transporter pad to a location within the same vessel was a very risky proposition. The limitations of the technology at that time made it highly probable that any error would result in the subject rematerializing within a bulkhead, deck, or other structure. (TOS\|Day of the Dove) Oddly, this procedure was used without incident a century earlier. (ENT\|Chosen Realm) Commander Riker and Tasha Yar used this operation during a rescue. (TNG\|Symbiosis) When cargo instead of passengers was beamed aboard, Riker tells Yar to beam the cargo to the hold without a second thought.

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	:''From the writing standpoint of the episode itself, though, if such capability ''did'' exist, then it would have been an easy matter to free the trapped crewmen in the lower decks.''		:''From the writing standpoint of the episode itself, though, if such capability ''did'' exist, then it would have been an easy matter to free the trapped crewmen in the lower decks.''

	~~===~~"Site-to-site" transport~~===~~		'''"Site-to-site" transport'''

	The earliest example of site-to-site transport carried out by Federation personnel occurred in 2286. A HMS Bounty\|Klingon vessel stolen by the crew of the late starship ''Enterprise'' had site-to-site transporter capabilities. (Star Trek: Insurrection)		The earliest example of site-to-site transport carried out by Federation personnel occurred in 2286. A HMS Bounty\|Klingon vessel stolen by the crew of the late starship ''Enterprise'' had site-to-site transporter capabilities. (Star Trek: Insurrection)

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	Ensign Wesley Crusher used this method in an attempt to outrun those (especially Riker and Worf) who were taken over by the Risa/Ktarian Mind Game. (TNG\|The Game)		Ensign Wesley Crusher used this method in an attempt to outrun those (especially Riker and Worf) who were taken over by the Risa/Ktarian Mind Game. (TNG\|The Game)

	~~===~~Transporter trace~~===~~		'''Transporter trace'''

	By the 24th century, it was common practice to store a "transporter trace" (a stored copy of a subject's molecular pattern as scanned during a normal transporter cycle). While it is usually kept for security purposes, in extreme situations the transporter could be modified to use an older trace pattern in place of the latest scan for the purpose of re-configuring the matter stream during molecular conversion, effectively replacing a subject with a younger version of itself during matter re-construction. This technique was first used to restore Captain Jean-Luc Picard after an unsuccessful attempt by an alien energy being to merge with him. (TNG\|Lonely Among Us)		By the 24th century, it was common practice to store a "transporter trace" (a stored copy of a subject's molecular pattern as scanned during a normal transporter cycle). While it is usually kept for security purposes, in extreme situations the transporter could be modified to use an older trace pattern in place of the latest scan for the purpose of re-configuring the matter stream during molecular conversion, effectively replacing a subject with a younger version of itself during matter re-construction. This technique was first used to restore Captain Jean-Luc Picard after an unsuccessful attempt by an alien energy being to merge with him. (TNG\|Lonely Among Us)

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	When comparing the transporter ID traces of Deanna Troi, Data and Miles O'Brien before and after they were taken over by Ux-Mal criminals, Doctor Crusher was able to detect that their nervous systems were generating high levels of synapse\|synaptic and anionic energy. (TNG\|Power Play)		When comparing the transporter ID traces of Deanna Troi, Data and Miles O'Brien before and after they were taken over by Ux-Mal criminals, Doctor Crusher was able to detect that their nervous systems were generating high levels of synapse\|synaptic and anionic energy. (TNG\|Power Play)

	~~===~~Deflecting the transporter beam~~===~~		'''Deflecting the transporter beam'''
	A ~~matter stream\|~~transporter beam could be deflected to different coordinates by a tractor beam so that the objects being transported would rematerialize at a point other than the intended target coordinates. Such action could only be detected by examining the transporter log. An unusual amount of antigraviton particles would be present in the emitter coil, as those particles do not occur naturally but are used by tractor beams. Locating the coordinates at which rematerialization took place was not possible; however, it was possible to calculate the point of origin of the tractor beam itself. (TNG\|Attached)
			A transporter beam could be deflected to different coordinates by a tractor beam so that the objects being transported would rematerialize at a point other than the intended target coordinates. Such action could only be detected by examining the transporter log. An unusual amount of antigraviton particles would be present in the emitter coil, as those particles do not occur naturally but are used by tractor beams. Locating the coordinates at which rematerialization took place was not possible; however, it was possible to calculate the point of origin of the tractor beam itself. (TNG\|Attached)

			'''Single person transport'''

	~~===Single person transport===~~
	A transporter could be programmed to only allow one particular person to be transported to and from the transporter pad. Thus programmed, no other persons could use the transporter. If the use of the transporter was further prohibited, by use of an unknown access code, using the transporter was almost impossible.		A transporter could be programmed to only allow one particular person to be transported to and from the transporter pad. Thus programmed, no other persons could use the transporter. If the use of the transporter was further prohibited, by use of an unknown access code, using the transporter was almost impossible.

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	When the main computer could not be used, several tricorders could be networked together to control the transporter. To circumvent the lock-out, access codes from a few bridge officers were necessary to force it in a recall loop. So, everyone who would beam down would be seen by the transporter as the person who re-programmed it in the first place. (TNG\|Brothers)		When the main computer could not be used, several tricorders could be networked together to control the transporter. To circumvent the lock-out, access codes from a few bridge officers were necessary to force it in a recall loop. So, everyone who would beam down would be seen by the transporter as the person who re-programmed it in the first place. (TNG\|Brothers)

	~~===~~Faking a transporter accident~~===~~		'''Faking a transporter accident'''

	A transporter accident could be faked in such a way that a transporter chief would think a person died during transport. For example, this could be done by adjusting the carrier wave of a second transporter to the carrier wave of the first. The person would then beam off the first transporter while the second transporter beamed in a small amount of genetically identical material.		A transporter accident could be faked in such a way that a transporter chief would think a person died during transport. For example, this could be done by adjusting the carrier wave of a second transporter to the carrier wave of the first. The person would then beam off the first transporter while the second transporter beamed in a small amount of genetically identical material.

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	Another indicator of such a ruse would be a temporary increase of the matter to energy ratio while transport was in progress. However, this increase could fall with in the nominal operational parameters of the transporter in question. Investigation of the transporter logs would be necessary to find evidence of a second transporter signal. (TNG\|Data's Day)		Another indicator of such a ruse would be a temporary increase of the matter to energy ratio while transport was in progress. However, this increase could fall with in the nominal operational parameters of the transporter in question. Investigation of the transporter logs would be necessary to find evidence of a second transporter signal. (TNG\|Data's Day)

	~~===~~Emergency mass beaming~~===~~		'''Emergency mass beaming'''

	Some transporters can transport large numbers of people, and either rematerialize them simultaneously, or in groups. However, this is not often done due to safety reasons. In 2268, the crew of the USSEnterprise NCC-1701 used their transporters in this manner to capture members of the crew of a Klingon ship. In 2377, the USS ''Voyager'' transported over two hundred Klingons off a battle cruiser by expanding the transporter's buffer capacity. (TOS\|Day of the Dove; VOY\|Prophecy)		Some transporters can transport large numbers of people, and either rematerialize them simultaneously, or in groups. However, this is not often done due to safety reasons. In 2268, the crew of the USSEnterprise NCC-1701 used their transporters in this manner to capture members of the crew of a Klingon ship. In 2377, the USS ''Voyager'' transported over two hundred Klingons off a battle cruiser by expanding the transporter's buffer capacity. (TOS\|Day of the Dove; VOY\|Prophecy)

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	==Transporter accidents==		==Transporter accidents==
	Though transporters were a quite safe way to get from one point to another there were still cases of transporter accidents:		Though transporters were a quite safe way to get from one point to another there were still cases of transporter accidents:
	~~===~~Rocks embedded in skin~~===~~
			'''Rocks embedded in skin'''

	In 2151, Ensign Ethan Novakovich was beamed back from the face of a planet later known as Archer IV by the still-experimental transporter system aboard the Enterprise (NX-01)\|''Enterprise'' NX-01. The emergency transport was attempted during a fierce windstorm. Upon arrival, he was unconscious and had rocks, leaves and other debris from the planet's surface embedded in his skin.		In 2151, Ensign Ethan Novakovich was beamed back from the face of a planet later known as Archer IV by the still-experimental transporter system aboard the Enterprise (NX-01)\|''Enterprise'' NX-01. The emergency transport was attempted during a fierce windstorm. Upon arrival, he was unconscious and had rocks, leaves and other debris from the planet's surface embedded in his skin.

	Phlox was able to remove the debris and repair the rather extensive damage, and Novakovich was expected to fully recover. (ENT\|Strange New World)		Phlox was able to remove the debris and repair the rather extensive damage, and Novakovich was expected to fully recover. (ENT\|Strange New World)

	~~===~~Split one entity into good and evil entities~~===~~		'''Split one entity into good and evil entities'''

	In 2266, a strange ore had altered the function of the transporter, causing one of the most bizarre transporter accidents on record, in which Captain James T. Kirk was split into two separate entities.		In 2266, a strange ore had altered the function of the transporter, causing one of the most bizarre transporter accidents on record, in which Captain James T. Kirk was split into two separate entities.

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	:''In the 1960s, the writers were encouraged to be vague about just exactly HOW Federation technology worked, so there were no detailed "rules" about what could and could not be done with it. However, those established for the writers of "The Next Generation" made it clear that, like "Splitting one individual into two identical ones" below, this accident should not have happened. This did not prevent them from having it happen anyway in TNG\|Second Chances''		:''In the 1960s, the writers were encouraged to be vague about just exactly HOW Federation technology worked, so there were no detailed "rules" about what could and could not be done with it. However, those established for the writers of "The Next Generation" made it clear that, like "Splitting one individual into two identical ones" below, this accident should not have happened. This did not prevent them from having it happen anyway in TNG\|Second Chances''

	~~===~~Transport to the mirror universe~~===~~		'''Transport to the mirror universe'''
	In 2267, an ion storm caused a transporter accident. After failing to persuade the Halkan Council to allow the Federation to mine dilithium in on their planet, a USS ''Enterprise'' landing party, expecting to beam back on to their ship, were beamed aboard the unfamiliar ISS Enterprise NCC-1701 in the Mirror Universe.		In 2267, an ion storm caused a transporter accident. After failing to persuade the Halkan Council to allow the Federation to mine dilithium in on their planet, a USS ''Enterprise'' landing party, expecting to beam back on to their ship, were beamed aboard the unfamiliar ISS Enterprise NCC-1701 in the Mirror Universe.

	Upon beaming aboard, they discovered that the peace-loving United Federation of Planets had been replaced with a brutal Terran Empire, and that they had their own "mirror" counterparts. (TOS\|Mirror, Mirror)		Upon beaming aboard, they discovered that the peace-loving United Federation of Planets had been replaced with a brutal Terran Empire, and that they had their own "mirror" counterparts. (TOS\|Mirror, Mirror)

	~~===~~Accidental deaths~~===~~		'''Accidental deaths'''

	In 2272, two ''Enterprise'' crewmen, including Commander Sonak, were killed in a transporter malfunction when beaming up to the ship while the ''Enterprise'' transporter was down for repairs. The teleportation was aborted, sending the deforming bodies of the crewmembers back to Earth; the transport chief reported back, shaken, "''Enterprise'', what we got back didn't live long... fortunately." (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)		In 2272, two ''Enterprise'' crewmen, including Commander Sonak, were killed in a transporter malfunction when beaming up to the ship while the ''Enterprise'' transporter was down for repairs. The teleportation was aborted, sending the deforming bodies of the crewmembers back to Earth; the transport chief reported back, shaken, "''Enterprise'', what we got back didn't live long... fortunately." (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

	In early 2375, Weyoun 5 was killed in a transporter accident. Damar was to have been with him but "had been called away", casting suspicion on him for possibly "arranging" the incident. (DS9\|Treachery, Faith and the Great River)		In early 2375, Weyoun 5 was killed in a transporter accident. Damar was to have been with him but "had been called away", casting suspicion on him for possibly "arranging" the incident. (DS9\|Treachery, Faith and the Great River)

	~~===~~Split one entity into two identical entities~~===~~		'''Split one entity into two identical entities'''
	In 2361, on Nervala IV, the USS\|Potemkin\|NCC-18253 was conducting an evacuation of the science outpost on the planet. Lieutenant William T. Riker\|Riker was part of the away team at the time.
			In 2361, on Nervala IV, the USS Potemkin NCC-18253 was conducting an evacuation of the science outpost on the planet. Lieutenant William T. Riker\|Riker was part of the away team at the time.

	An unusual distortion field meant the ''Potemkin'' had difficulty beaming up Riker. A second confinement beam was initiated to overcome these difficulties, with the intent of reintegrating the two beams in the transporter buffer.		An unusual distortion field meant the ''Potemkin'' had difficulty beaming up Riker. A second confinement beam was initiated to overcome these difficulties, with the intent of reintegrating the two beams in the transporter buffer.
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	The ''Potemkin'' left orbit, unknowingly abandoning the duplicate Riker. After eight years, this accident was discovered by the ''Enterprise''-D which revisited the planet, found the second Thomas Riker\|Riker and brought him back to the ship. (TNG\|Second Chances)		The ''Potemkin'' left orbit, unknowingly abandoning the duplicate Riker. After eight years, this accident was discovered by the ''Enterprise''-D which revisited the planet, found the second Thomas Riker\|Riker and brought him back to the ship. (TNG\|Second Chances)

	~~===~~Rematerialization without clothes~~===~~		'''Rematerialization without clothes'''

	During Chakotay's Starfleet career, he was involved in a transporter malfunction. His uniform ended up in the pattern buffer and he materialized wearing only his combadge. (VOY\|In the Flesh)		During Chakotay's Starfleet career, he was involved in a transporter malfunction. His uniform ended up in the pattern buffer and he materialized wearing only his combadge. (VOY\|In the Flesh)
	~~===~~Time travel~~===~~
			'''Time travel'''

	In 2371, Benjamin Sisko, Julian Bashir and Jadzia Dax were accidentally transported to the year 2024, by an explosion in a microscopic singularity while passing through the solar system at the time of the beam-out.		In 2371, Benjamin Sisko, Julian Bashir and Jadzia Dax were accidentally transported to the year 2024, by an explosion in a microscopic singularity while passing through the solar system at the time of the beam-out.

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	However, while in the 21st century, Sisko accidentally caused the death of Gabriel Bell, forcing him to assume the identity of this historical figure. As a result, Sisko is actually in all the historical photos of Bell. (DS9\|Past Tense, Part I)		However, while in the 21st century, Sisko accidentally caused the death of Gabriel Bell, forcing him to assume the identity of this historical figure. As a result, Sisko is actually in all the historical photos of Bell. (DS9\|Past Tense, Part I)
	~~===~~Being turned into holograms~~===~~
			'''Being turned into holograms'''

	In 2372, the patterns of Sisko, Kira, Worf, Dax, and Miles O'Brien were temporarily stored in the computer core of Deep Space 9 to prevent their patterns from degrading because of an explosion on their runabout at the time of beam-out.		In 2372, the patterns of Sisko, Kira, Worf, Dax, and Miles O'Brien were temporarily stored in the computer core of Deep Space 9 to prevent their patterns from degrading because of an explosion on their runabout at the time of beam-out.

	They were integrated into a holoprogram run by Julian Bashir, and each took on one of the hologram\|holographic roles in the program. Eventually, Michael Eddington was able to restore the crewmembers back to normal. (DS9\|Our Man Bashir)		They were integrated into a holoprogram run by Julian Bashir, and each took on one of the hologram\|holographic roles in the program. Eventually, Michael Eddington was able to restore the crewmembers back to normal. (DS9\|Our Man Bashir)
	~~===~~Two entities merged into one~~===~~
			'''Two entities merged into one'''

	Lysosomal enzymes of an alien orchid were the cause of another accident in that same year. Tuvok and Neelix were temporarily merged into one being during transport with the orchid. ''Tuvix'', as he named himself (or ''themselves''), was a complete mixture of the talents of both crewmembers.		Lysosomal enzymes of an alien orchid were the cause of another accident in that same year. Tuvok and Neelix were temporarily merged into one being during transport with the orchid. ''Tuvix'', as he named himself (or ''themselves''), was a complete mixture of the talents of both crewmembers.

	After discovering how to separate the two patterns and retrieve both Tuvok and Neelix, Tuvix protested that such a procedure would be equivalent to murdering him, but the procedure was undertaken anyway, and Tuvok and Neelix were restored. (VOY\|Tuvix)		After discovering how to separate the two patterns and retrieve both Tuvok and Neelix, Tuvix protested that such a procedure would be equivalent to murdering him, but the procedure was undertaken anyway, and Tuvok and Neelix were restored. (VOY\|Tuvix)

	~~===~~Other transporter accidents~~===~~		'''Other transporter accidents'''

	*TOS		*TOS
	** The Tholian Web		** The Tholian Web

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	::- '''Geordi La Forge''' (TNG\|Realm of Fear)		::- '''Geordi La Forge''' (TNG\|Realm of Fear)

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	The '''transporter''' is a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously moving an object from one location to another. Transporters are able to dematerialize, transmit and reassemble an object. The act of transporting is often referred to as "beaming."		The '''transporter''' is a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously moving an object from one location to another. Transporters are able to dematerialize, transmit and reassemble an object. The act of transporting is often referred to as "beaming."

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	::- '''Geordi La Forge''' (TNG\|Realm of Fear)		::- '''Geordi La Forge''' (TNG\|Realm of Fear)

	[[Image:Galaxy class transporter pad.jpg\|thumb\|A ''Galaxy''-class transporter pad, circa [[2369]]]]		[[Image:Galaxy class transporter pad.jpg\|thumb\|A ''Galaxy''-class transporter pad, circa 2369]]

	The '''transporter''' is a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously moving an object from one location to another. Transporters are able to dematerialize, transmit and reassemble an object. The act of transporting is often referred to as "beaming."		The '''transporter''' is a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously moving an object from one location to another. Transporters are able to dematerialize, transmit and reassemble an object. The act of transporting is often referred to as "beaming."