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antimatter. Matter whose electrical charge properties are the rupted when a bomb placed by a changeling exploded, killing 27 opposite of “normal” matter. For example, a “normal” proton has people. The incident, the worst crime of its kind on Earth in over a a positive charge, but an antiproton has a negative charge. When century, triggered serious concerns for planetary security in view a particle of antimatter is brought into contact with an equivalent of the changeling threat. SEE: Jaresh-Inyo; Leyton, Admiral particle of normal matter, both particles are annihilated, and a (“Homefront” [DS9], “Paradise Lost" [DS9]) considerable amount of energy is released. The controlled annihilation of matter and antimatter is used as the power source for Anya. (Paddi Edwards). Guardian of Salia of the warp drive systems used aboard Federation starships. (“The planet Daled IV. A shape-shifting allasoNaked Time" [TOS]). Because of the highly volatile nature of anti- F morph, Anya appeared to the Enterprise-D matter, it has to be stored in special magnetic containment ves- crew as an older human woman, although sels, also known as antimatter pods, to prevent the antimatter wi her natural appearance was not known from physically touching the storage vessel or any part of the NC Originally from the third moon of Daled IV, ship. (“The Apple” [TOS]). - Anya was protective of Salia in the extreme, and was reluctant to allow Salia to mingle antimonium. Mined substance. Quark owned some antimonium with the Enterprise-D crew. Anya’s other options, but they became worthless in 2373. (“Business As forms were played by actors Madchen Amick Usual" [DS9)) and Cindy Sorenson. (“The Dauphin” [TNG)) antiproton. Subatomic particle of antimatter identical to a proton ~~ anyon emitter. Engineering device used aboard Federation starexcept that it has the opposite spin and electrical charge. Normal ships. Lieutenant Commander Data modified an emitter to clear protons have a positive charge, but antiprotons have a negative the Enterprise-D of chroniton particle contamination in 2368 when charge. The planet killer (pictured) encountered by the U.S.S. affected by a Romulan interphase generator. Coincidentally, the Constellation in 2267 used a powerful antiproton beam to destroy ~~ anyon emitter was also able to dephase Lieutenant Commander La entire planets. (“The Doomsday Machine” [TOS]). A faint residue of ~~ Forge and Ensign Ro. (“The Next Phase” [TNG]) antiprotons was left behind in the wake of the Crystalline Entity and the decay of those antiprotons left gamma radiation traces ~~ Aolian Cluster. Stellar group. Site of archaeological research conthat provided a means whereby the entity could be tracked. ducted by Professor Richard Galen while trying to learn about the ("Silicon Avatar” [TNG]). An antiproton beam could sometimes be first humanoid species to inhabit the galaxy. (“The Chase" [TNG]). used to detect a ship employing a Romulan cloaking device (“Defiant” [DSQ]). In 2372, aboard the Starship Voyager, antiproton aorta. The main arterial trunk of the circulatory system in many radiation was used to destroy mutant DNA from Tom Paris's body, humanoid species. Joseph Sisko, father of Starfleel captain allowing his original genetic pattern to flourish. (“Threshold” [VGR]). Benjamin Sisko, developed progressive atherosclerosis, eventually In 2373, a female member of the Q Continuum showed Voyager necessitating that he be given a new aorta. (“Homefront” [DS9]) personnel method in which antiproton beams could be used to increase the power of a Federation starship’s shields by a factor of ~~ Apella. (Arthur Bearnard). Leader of the villagers on Tyree's planten. The technique involved remodulating the shields to emita et. The Klingons gave Apella flintlock weapons to use against beta-tachyon pulse, then emitting antiproton beams into the shield ~~ Tyree's followers, the hill people, in 2267, thus upsetting the balbubble. (“The Q and the Grey" [VGR]). The main navigational ance of power in that society. (“A Private Little War" [TOS]) deflector dish on Federation starships are charged with Apgar, Dr. Nel. (Mark Margolis). Tanugan I antiprotons. If a dish so charged scientist who worked on development of were directly hit with phaser fire, a Krieger Wave converter on a science sta- + ; the ensuing explosion could tion in orbit around Tanuga IV. Apgar was destroy half of the starship. (Star killed under suspicious circumstances in , Trek: First Contact) the explosion of the science station in 2366 = Commander William Riker was implicated antithoron radiation. Energetic antiparticles. Antithoron bom- in the case, but was eventually cleared 3 - bardment is used to decontaminate a planetary crust before when holodeck re-creation of the incident ~ polyferranide can be excavated. “Tattoo” [VGR]) provided convincing evidence that Apgar re himself was responsible for the fatal exploAntonia. (Lynn Salvatore). Woman who met James T. Kirk in sion, apparently while trying to kill Riker. (*A 2282. Antonia and Kirk met at Kirk's uncle's farm in lowa and Matter Of Perspective” [TNG]) became romantically involved, but the relationship ended unhappily when Kirk decided to return to Starfleet in 2285. Later, Kirk ~~ Apgar, Mauna. (Gina Hecht). Widow to Tanugan scientist Dr. Nel deeply regretted not having married Antonia. In the reality of the Apgar. Mauna Apgar accused Commander William Riker of nexus, Kirk almost had a second chance to propose to her. (Star being responsible for the explosion that killed her husband in Trek Generations) 2366. (“A Matter of Perspective” [TNG]) Antonio. (Joseph Palmas). An inhabitant of Earth who worked as a aphasia device. Mechanism built by Bajoran terrorists, intended safari guide in the Central American rain forest during the mid-24th to distribute an aphasia virus into the food replicators of station century. Antonio once guided Kolopak and Chakotay, in a search Deep Space 9. The aphasia device was planted by the Bajoran for the descendants of the Rubber Tree People. (“Tattoo” [VGRI). underground when the station was under construction in 2351 as a weapon against the Cardassians. The device wasn't acti Antos IV. Federation planet. Homeworld to benevolent and vated at that time, but was accidentally triggered when O'Brien peaceful people who cared for Captain Garth after he suffered an repaired one of the replicators in 2369, after the Cardassian accident. They taught him the art of cellular metamorphosis in retreat from Bajor. The virus spread at first through the food, then the 2260s. (“Whom Gods Destroy” [TOS]). Antos IV was the home became airborne, infecting a large part of the population of a species of giant energy-generating worms. (“Who Mourns for (“Babel” [DS9)). Adonais” [TOS]). aphasia virus. Virus created by Bajoran scientist Dekon Elig, Antwerp Conference. High-level meeting between the intended to be used as a terrorist weapon against the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire diplomats held in north- ~~ Cardassians. The disease organism would have been delivered ern Belgium on Earth on stardate 49170.65. Also present at the through an aphasia device planted in a food replicator by the talks was a Tholian observer. The Antwerp Conference was dis- Bajoran underground. Once contracted, the virus would find its