1:[2,#B],24:[2,#B]@1W-particle interference@2Commander Data used ship's sensors to scan for W-particle interference to confirm the presence of gaps in normal space within the Mar Oscura in 2367. (“In Theory” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],27:[2,#B],36:[2,#B],52:[2,#B],66:[1,#B],72:[1,#B],82:[1,#B]@1Wadi@2Humanoid species discovered by a Vulcan ship in the Gamma Quadrant in 2369. A Wadi diplomatic delegation was the first formal first contact from the Gamma Quadrant to visit the Alpha Quadrant through the Bajoran wormhole. Tall in stature, the Wadi were interested mostly in games and went straight to Quark's bar upon arriving at station Deep Space 9. When Quark cheated them at Dabo, the leader of the Wadi, Falow, forced him to play an elaborate game they called Chula. The stakes were high, and involved the involuntary participation of key members of the Deep Space 9 crew. (“Move Along Home” [DS9]).
~1:[2,#B],15:[1,#I]@1Wagner, Professor@2A speaker at the deep-space psychology seminar attended by members of the Enterprise -D crew in 2369. Counselor Troi spent a great deal of time at the professor's lecture, but later admitted she found it less than stimulating. (“Timescape” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],11:[2,#B],19:[1,#I]@1Wagnor@2(Andrew Bicknell). Pilot of the Angosian police vessel that Roga Danar commandeered after his escape from the Enterprise -D in 2366. (“The Hunted” [TNG]).
~1:[3,#B],15:[2,#I],29:[1,#I],57:[3,#B]@1Wallace, Dr. Janet@2(Sarah Marshall). Expert in endocrinology. Dr. Wallace was aboard the original Starship Enterprise in 2267 when a radiation-induced hyper-accelerated aging disease struck several of the Enterprise crew members. She and James Kirk had been romantically involved in 2261 but decided to go their separate ways, pursuing different careers. She later met and married Dr. Theodore Wallace, a man 26 years her senior, when they were working on a project together on planet Aldebaran III. (“The Deadly Years”[TOS]).
~1:[3,#B],8:[2,#B]@1Wallace, Dr. Theodore@2Late husband to endocrinologist Janet Wallace. He met his wife on Aldebaran III, where the couple worked together. (“The Deadly Years” [TOS]).
~1:[1,#B],2:[1,#I],40:[1,#B]@1Wallace@2Enterprise -D crew member, part of the engineering staff. Wallace was one of two engineers left at the command post set up on a remote planet. The command post was used to coordinate the teams searching for Commander Data, following his disappearance in late 2369. (“Descent, Part I” [TNG]).
~1:[4,#B],8:[2,#B],15:[1,#I]@1Walsh, Captain Leo Francis@2Name assumed by Harry Mudd when he came aboard the Enterprise in 2266. According to Mr. Mudd, Leo Walsh was to be the captain on his transport vessel but suddenly died, making it necessary for Mudd to take charge. (“Mudd's Women” [TOS]).
~1:[2,#B],12:[1,#B],14:[2,#B],26:[1,#B]@1Wanoni tracehound@2Predatory animal that pursued its prey with enthusiastic vigor. Odo likened Lwaxana Troi to a Wanoni tracehound when she expressed interest in the shape-shifter. (“The Forsaken” [DS9]).
~1:[2,#B],20:[2,#B]@1warning beacons@2Transmitter intended to inform nearby space vehicles of a potential hazard. Warning beacons were placed around planet Tarchannen III in 2367 after it was discovered that one of the life-forms on the planet reproduced by mutating unsuspecting visitors. (“Identity Crisis” [TNG]).
~1: [2, #b], 79: [3, #b]@1warp field@2The “bubble” of subspace in which a starship travels when using warp drive. A low-level warp field can have the effect of reducing the local gravitational constant within the field itself. This is because a subspace field resembles the time-space distortion of a gravitational field. The effect is that a low-level warp field can be used to temporarily reduce the apparent mass of an object (with relationship to the outside universe). This technique was used by Geordi La Forge in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the moon of planet Bre'el IV from crashing into the planet in 2366. (“Deja Q” [TNG]). O'Brien was able to use a low-level warp field to reduce the mass of Deep Space 9 sufficiently for the station's maneuvering thrusters to move the station to the Denorios Belt following the discovery of the Bajoran Wormhole in 2369. (“Emissary” [DS9]).
~1:[2,#B],5:[1,#B],22:[3,#B],40:[1,#I]@1warp bubble@2An enclosed subspace field. A starship at warp speeds exists within a warp bubble, essentially its own universe. A static warp bubble was accidentally created by Wesley Crusher in 2367 during a warp drive experiment aboard the Enterprise -D. (“Remember Me” [TNG]).
~1:[2,#B],18:[1,#B],26:[1,#B],58:[2,#B],66:[15,#B]@1warp drive@2 Primary propulsion system used by most faster-than-light interstellar spacecraft. Warp drive systems used by Federation starships employ the controlled annihilation of matter and antimatter (“The Naked Time” [TOS]), regulated by dilithium crystals, to generate the tremendous power required to warp space and travel faster than light. Warp drive was invented in 2061 by noted scientist Zefram Cochrane of Alpha Centauri. (“Metamorphosis” [TOS]). SEE: antimatter containment; Cochrane distortion; Cochrane, Zefram; dilithium; matter/antimatter reaction chamber; nacelle; subspace; transwarp; warp factor.
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~1:[2,#B],16:[1,#I],35:[2,#I],42:[2,#B],71:[1,#B],82:[1,#B],114:[1,#B],147:[1,#I],149:[1,#I],192:[2,#I],196:[17,#I],218:[108,#I]@1warp factor@2Unit of measure used to measure faster-than-light warp velocities. Warp factor one is c, the speed of light, while higher speeds are computed geometrically under one of two different formulae. The original Starship Enterprise had a cruising speed of warp factor 6, and could reach warp 8 only with significant danger to the ship itself. (“Arena” [TOS]). The ship nevertheless reached warp 11 in 2267 when modified by Nomad to increase engine efficiency by 57%. (“The Changeling” [TOS]). The Kelvans were also successful in modifying the ship's engines to reach warp 11. (“By Any Other Name” [TOS]). The ship reached warp 14.1 in 2268 when the warp engines were sabotoged by Losira. (“That Which Survives” [TOS]). By the 24th century, a new warp-factor scale was in use that employed an asymptotic curve, placing warp 10 as an infinite value. Under the new scale, the Galaxy -class Enterprise -D had a normal cruising speed of warp 6 (392 times light speed, about warp 7.3 under the old system), and a maximum normal velocity of warp 9.2 (about 1649 times light speed, equivalent to about warp 11.8 in the “old” system). The original Star Trek series occasionally had ships and other objects traveling at warp 10 or faster. At the beginning of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gene Roddenberry said he wanted to change the warp-speed scale to put warp 10 at the absolute top of the scale. We therefore assume that the warp scale has been recalibrated so that all the speeds shown in the original show are “actually” less than warp 10. Interestingly, the original Star Trek series never established actual speeds for warp factors in any episode or movie, although the old warp factor cubed formula has come to be generally accepted.
~1:[3,#B],16:[2,#B],31:[1,#B]@1Warren, Dr. Mary@2(Lois Hall). Scientist assigned to the Federation anthropological field team on planet Mintaka III. Warren died from injuries she sustained in a failure of the anthropologists' “duck blind” in 2366. (“Who Watches the Watchers?” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],12:[1,#B],15:[2,#B],57:[2,#B]@1Warrior/Adonis@2(Leo Damian). A member of the interpretive chorus of mediator Riva from planet Ramatis III. Each member of the Chorus represented a different part of Riva's personality. Warrior/Adonis represented passion, the libido, and the anarchy of lust. He also said he was the romantic and the definition of honor. (“Loud As a Whisper” [TNG]). SEE: Scholar/Artist; Woman.
~1:[1,#B],4:[1,#I],17:[2,#BI],25:[30,#I],57:[1,#I]@1Washburn@2(Richard Compton). Enterprise engineering officer who was part of the boarding party to the derelict U.S.S. Constellation in 2267. (“The Doomsday Machine” [TOS]). Richard Compton went on to become a television director who directed “Haven” (TNG). Compton's first assistant director on “Haven” was Charles Washburn, who is himself a veteran of the original Star Trek series.
~1:[3,#B],6:[1,#I],10:[1,#B],13:[2,#B]@1Watkins, John B.@2(Kenneth Washington). Enterprise engineer killed by Losira, near the Kalandan outpost in 2268. (“That Which Survives” [TOS]).
~1:[3,#B],28:[2,#B]@1weather modification net@2System used to detect and dissipate dangerous meteorological disturbances in a planetary atmosphere. A weather modification net did not detect the tornado that killed Amanda Rogers' biological parents on one of the planets in Topeka, Kansas on Earth. (“True-Q” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],19:[2,#I]@1Webb@2(Richard Merrifield). Radar monitor technician with Earth's 20th-century United States Air Force in Omaha, Nebraska, when the Starship Enterprise was picked up as a UFO. The starship had been propelled back to 20th-century Earth and was low in the atmosphere when it was detected. (“Tomorrow Is Yesterday” [TOS]).
~1:[1,#B],53:[1,#I],79:[1,#I],140:[2,#I],143:[17,#I],162:[1,#B],225:[1,#B],258:[2,#BI],280:[1,#B],290:[15,#I]@1wedding@2In many humanoid cultures, a ceremony celebrating the joining of two individuals into a family unit. Specific rituals vary widely. In 2367, Lieutenant Worf observed that Human bonding rituals “involve a great deal of talking and dancing and crying.” Following the long-standing human tradition of a ship's captain officiating at weddings, Enterprise captain Kirk conducted the Martine/Tomlinson wedding in 2266. Unfortunately, this wedding was interrupted by a Romulan attack. (“Balance of Terror” [TOS]). Weddings held aboard the Enterprise -D included the Ishikawa/O'Brien wedding in 2367 (“Data's Day” [TNG]) and the Lwaxana Troi/Campio wedding of 2368 (“Cost of Living” [TNG]), though the latter wedding was not completed because the groom abruptly left the ceremony. There were also the 2364 nuptials planned for DeannaTroi and Wyatt Miller, but this ceremony was canceled after the groom left the ship (“Haven” [TNG]). Given the Enterprise history for weddings, Keiko and Miles were pretty lucky to make it to the altar after all.
On planet Betazed, children are often genetically bonded by their parents at a young age. When the children are older, they are expected to marry. The wedding ceremony itself is resplendent with ancient Betazoid culture, requiring the bride, the groom, as well as the guests to go naked, honoring the act of love being celebrated. (“Haven” [TNG]; “Cost of Living” [TNG]).
In the rigidly logical Vulcan culture, weddings can be a colorful display of ancient pagentry and intense biological compulsion that harkens back to that planet's ancient past. Vulcans take a mate once every seven years during the Pon farr (time of mating). A Vulcan who does not obey the mating urge may die. (“Amok Time” [TOS]).
Marriage ceremonies among Andorians generally require groups of four people. (“Data's Day” [TNG]). Unfortunately, the episode gives no further specifics about Andorian weddings, except for this one mention.
~1:[2,#BI],5:[1,#I],12:[1,#I],19:[1,#B],22:[2,#B],29:[1,#I],52:[1,#I],61:[2,#B],66:[1,#I],82:[2,#B]@1Wellington, U.S.S.@2Federation starship, Niagara class, Starfleet registry number NCC-28473. The Wellington underwent a computer system upgrade by Bynar technicians at Starbase 74 in 2364. (“11001001” [TNG]). The Wellington was in the vicinity of Starbase 123 in early 2367. It reported no unusual readings after a warp field experiment aboard the Enterprise -D by Wesley Crusher. (“Remember Me” [TNG]). Ensign Ro Laren served aboard the Wellington until she was held responsible for an incident in which eight people were killed on Garon II because of Ro's failure to obey orders. (“Ensign Ro” [TNG]).
~1:[3,#B],9:[1,#I],10:[1,#BI],20:[1,#B],37:[1,#I],41:[1,#B],49:[5,#I],56:[38,#I],94:[2,#BI],96:[7,#I]@1Wesley, Commodore Robert@2(Barry Russo). Commander of the Starship Lexington in 2268 and officer in charge of the disastrous M-5 computer tests. A friend of James Kirk, Bob Wesley had the courage not to attack the Enterprise after the M-5 multitronic unit malfunctioned seriously. (“The Ultimate Computer” [TOS]). Bob Wesley was named for Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, whose middle name was Wesley. Roddenberry used Robert Wesley as his pen name on his television scripts in the 1950s while he was still working for the Los Angeles Police Department. Barry Russo also played Commander Giotto in “The Devil in the Dark” (TOS).
~1:[2,#B],10:[2,#B],14:[2,#B],18:[2,#B],39:[3,#B],44:[1,#B],46:[6,#I],53:[2,#B],55:[4,#I],62:[25,#I],87:[1,#BI],88:[1,#I]@1West, Colonel@2(Rene Auberjonois). Starfleet officer who conspired with Admiral Cartwright and Klingon General Chang to obstruct Chancellor Gorkon's peace initiatives in 2293. West was the trigger man who, disguised as a Klingon, unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate the Federation Council President at the Khitomer conference. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country). SEE: Operation Retrieve. Colonel West's scenes in Star Trek VI were cut prior to the theatrical release of that film, but they were restored in the videocassette and laserdisk versions. Actor Rene Auberjonois also played Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
~1:[2,#B],10:[2,#B],62:[6,#I],69:[2,#B]@1whale song@2A beautiful, mournful sound produced by the humpback whales of planet Earth. It is not known what purpose these songs serve, but it is believed by some scientists that they are a form of communication for these highly intelligent cetaceans. Whale song was also the medium of communication between humpback whales and an alien space probe of unknown origin. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home). SEE: Probe, the.
~1:[1,#B],10:[1,#I],17:[2,#B],28:[1,#B],36:[11,#I]@1Whalen@2(David Selburg). Literature historian and 20th-century specialist aboard Enterprise -D. Whalen was injured in a Dixon Hill holodeck simulation when the system was damaged by a Jaradan probe in 2364. (“The Big Goodbye” [TNG]). David Selburg also played Dr. Syrus in “Frame of Mind” (TNG).
~1:[2,#B],8:[3,#BI],34:[3,#B],48:[3,#I]@1White Rabbit@2Character from Lewis Carroll's book Alice in Wonderland. The White Rabbit was a sentient biped who was very late for an important date when he appeared to Dr. McCoy on the amusement park planet. McCoy had noted that the planet looked like something out of Alice in Wonderland. (“Shore Leave” [TOS]).
~1:[2,#B],17:[2,#I],32:[14,#I],48:[10,#I]@1white rhinos@2Extinct animal species from planet Earth. White rhinoceros were known by the zoological name Ceratotherium simum. The species was hunted to extinction in the 22nd century. (“New Ground” [TNG]). Given the continued poaching of the rhinoceros, it is unfortunately very possible that this Star Trek prediction will come true much sooner than the 22nd century.
~1:[2,#B],6:[2,#B],10:[1,#B]@1Wilkins, Professor@2Member of the Starnes Expedition to planet Triacus in 2268. (“And the Children Shall Lead” [TOS]).
~1:[2,#B],4:[1,#B],45:[1,#B],51:[2,#B],64:[2,#B]@1Williams, Ted@2Famous baseball player who was an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1939-1960 on Earth. Williams twice won the Triple Crown and was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1966. A holographic version of Williams was available in a baseball holosuite program enjoyed by Jake and Benjamin Sisko on station Deep Space 9. (“If Wishes Were Horses” [DS9]). SEE: Bokai, Buck.
~1:[3,#B],6:[1,#I]@1Wilson, Transporter Technician@2(Garland Thompson). Enterprise crew member under the command of Captain James Kirk in 2266. Wilson surrendered his phaser pistol to a partial duplicate of Kirk created in a transporter malfunction. (“The Enemy Within” [TOS]).
