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A neutron is a type of subatomic particle, without negative or positive charge. The release of these particles as radiation is known as neutron radiation. Klingon B'rel-class Birds-of-Prey emit this as exhaust when cloaked. (TOS movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

Before heading out to end the life of his friend Gary Mitchell, who had developed dangerous god-like abilities, Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise left orders that should he be unsuccessful the Enterprise should recommend to Starfleet that Delta Vega be subjected to a lethal concentration of neutron radiation. (TOS episode: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")

In 2267 the hull of the planet killer was composed of solid, bonded neutrons. Neutronium was nearly indestructible to conventional Starfleet science. However, focused Borg weaponry has been observed to cause slight damage to its structure. (TOS episode: "The Doomsday Machine"; TNG novel: Vendetta)

The simulated freighter, SS Kobayashi Maru, was a third class carrier that delivered neutronic fuel. (TOS movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

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