Trilithium
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Trilithium is a fictional material in the universe of Star Trek.
Trilithium exists in several forms:
- Trilithium resin is a by-product of exposing dilithium to a matter/antimatter reaction in a warp core. It is a very explosive material sought after by terrorists to create high-yield explosive devices that leave long-lasting toxicity (TNG episode "Starship Mine").
- Trilithium compound is much more dangerous. In this state, trilithium is a powerful nuclear inhibitor and a small mass of the material delivered to the core of a star can trigger a "quantum implosion", or the collapse of nuclear fusion in the core of the star. The Amargosian star was destroyed by this method, creating a "level 12" shockwave and destroying everything within the system. (Star Trek: Generations)
- Trilithium crystals are the next stage in development for harnessing matter/antimatter annihilation. (TNG episode "Coming of Age")
- Trilithium isotopes are used to fuel some plasma torpedoes that are in the Romulan Star Empire's arsenal ( DS9 episode "Image in the Sand")
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Trilithium article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.
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