Nadion-pulse cannon

The rapid frequency nadion-pulse cannon uses a rotating pulse frequency; each shot is actually millions of seperate pulses, each at a seperate nutation. The shots cause a feedback in the defender's shields causing an overload.

These cannons were first proposed by Starfleet in 2366 as a defense against the Borg. Two prototypes were built, but the cannons were deemed too complex for rapid and widespread deployment.

Beginning in 2372, Prime Minister Kinchawn of Tezwa made a deal with Federation President Min Zife to obtain the technology to build nadion-pulse cannons. Six cannons each were placed at six firebases around the globe spaced sixty degrees latitude apart.

In 2379, Kinchawn almost sparked an interstellar war when he used those weapons against the Klingon, killing over 6,000 warriors. While the Klingons prepared to send another fleet and conquer Tezwa, President Zife ordered Picard to destroy the cannons at any cost. Commander William T. Riker devised plans for six tactical teams to infiltrate the bases and capture and destroy the guns. Each team was successful in their mission although Riker was captured in the process. (TNG novel: A Time to Kill)