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[[Image:Dilithium crystal - sta sc.jpg|thumb|A dilithium crystal]] |
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| − | '''Dilithium''' is a rare crystalline |
+ | '''Dilithium''' is a rare crystalline substance, found throughout the [[galaxy]]. Dilithium is the only known material that can regulate the [[matter]]/[[antimatter]] reaction, which is why it is used by most species in their [[warp core|warp drives]]. Different compositions and origins produced slightly different appearances in the crystals, ranging in shape and color. |
| − | The [[planet]] [[Direidi]] is one of the most concentrated locations of Dilithium in known [[Federation]] space, and is located on the border to [[Klingon]] space. (''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|TOS]] [[novel]]: "[[How Much for Just the Planet?]]"'') |
+ | The [[planet]] [[Direidi]] is one of the most concentrated locations of Dilithium in known [[Federation]] space, and is located on the border to [[Klingon]] space. (''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|TOS]] [[novel]]: "[[How Much for Just the Planet?]]"''). [[Pharos siteworld|Pharos]], another world on the [[Federation Phalanx|Federation-Klingon boarder]] was also rich in dilithium, to such purity that had it been mined it would not have required refining and that when it was fired upon by the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] that entire planet ignited in a chain reaction ([[Star Trek: Early Voyages|EV]] [[comic]]: [[The Fires of Pharos]]). |
During the [[23rd century]], the crystals often deteriorated rapidly during adverse situations, so starships often kept large supplies of them on board. Having a large supply of dilithium almost instantly promotes a planet into prominence in interplanetary politics, as other species seek trade. Some other planets known for their dilithium deposits include [[Coridan]], [[Troyius]], and [[Avaton II]]. (''[[Game]]: "[[Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Strategic Command|STA: SC]]"'') |
During the [[23rd century]], the crystals often deteriorated rapidly during adverse situations, so starships often kept large supplies of them on board. Having a large supply of dilithium almost instantly promotes a planet into prominence in interplanetary politics, as other species seek trade. Some other planets known for their dilithium deposits include [[Coridan]], [[Troyius]], and [[Avaton II]]. (''[[Game]]: "[[Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Strategic Command|STA: SC]]"'') |
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Revision as of 18:20, 15 October 2006
A dilithium crystal
Dilithium crystals
Dilithium is a rare crystalline substance, found throughout the galaxy. Dilithium is the only known material that can regulate the matter/antimatter reaction, which is why it is used by most species in their warp drives. Different compositions and origins produced slightly different appearances in the crystals, ranging in shape and color.
The planet Direidi is one of the most concentrated locations of Dilithium in known Federation space, and is located on the border to Klingon space. (TOS novel: "How Much for Just the Planet?"). Pharos, another world on the Federation-Klingon boarder was also rich in dilithium, to such purity that had it been mined it would not have required refining and that when it was fired upon by the USS Enterprise that entire planet ignited in a chain reaction (EV comic: The Fires of Pharos).
During the 23rd century, the crystals often deteriorated rapidly during adverse situations, so starships often kept large supplies of them on board. Having a large supply of dilithium almost instantly promotes a planet into prominence in interplanetary politics, as other species seek trade. Some other planets known for their dilithium deposits include Coridan, Troyius, and Avaton II. (Game: "STA: SC")
