Dilithium (Star Trek)
Dilithium is a substance that features in Star Trek.
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History
Dilithium
Dozaria was rich in dilithium, which attracted the Breen to the planet. In 2366, they forced the Ravinok to crash on the planet and put the survivors to work in the dilithium mine. (DS9: Indiscretion) Dukat and Damar were able to trick Captain K'Temang into believing the Groumall was carrying refined dilithium crystals by modifying the Cardassian freighter's subspace transceiver array to emit a false dilithium signal. (DS9: Return to Grace) Odo and several members of the Cardassian Rebellion destroyed the Tevak shipyards by sabotaging the dilithium in its storage bunkers. (DS9: Tacking Into the Wind)
Overview
One method of detecting the potential presence of dilithium deposits during a geological survey was by studying UV absorption patterns. Certain characteristic patterns tended to indicate the presence of traker deposits, which were commonly formed along with the dilithium ore. An ico-spectrogram could then be run to confirm the ore's presence. (TNG: Pen Pals)
A number of races required Dilithium crystals in order to restore the functionality of their Warp Drive. (TOS: Elaan of Troyius)
In Starfleet starships, dilithium was used to regulate the matter/antimatter reaction. Injectors would feed matter and antimatter into the dilithium chamber, where the two substances would mix and react, with the dilithium crystals used to control the reaction. (ENT: Bound)
Notes
- Dilithium featured in the setting of Star Trek.
In other media
Video games
- In Star Trek: Armada, Dilithium appeared as a resource that was mined by the players in the setting of the real-time strategy video game.
- In Star Trek: Armada II, Dilithium appeared once again as a resource that was mined by the players in the setting of the real0time strategy video game sequel.
Appearances
- Star Trek: The Original Series:
- Star Trek: The Next Generation:
- Star Trek: Deep Space 9:
- Star Trek: Voyager:
- Star Trek: Discovery:
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