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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=== | |||
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=== | |||
*Magneton scanner | *Magneton scanner | ||
*Micro-resonator | *Micro-resonator | ||
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*Test cylinder | *Test cylinder | ||
===System components=== | |||
*Annular confinement beam | *Annular confinement beam | ||
*Biofilter | *Biofilter |