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brainwashed on planet Tilonus IV, Riker experienced a delusion- based substitute served in the Ten-Forward Lounge aboard the al world where he was an inmate at a mental hospital and was ~~ Enterprise-D. (“Relics” [TNG]). threatened with synaptic reconstruction to “correct” his “psychotic personality.” (“Frame of Mind” [TNG]). SEE: Frame of Synthococcus novae. Dangerous bacillus-strain organism, a Mind; neurosomatic technique; Syrus, Dr. by-product of modern technology. Although treatable, the deadly bacillus was regarded as a significant health hazard. Dr. Sevrin synaptic scanning. Technique developed by Dr. Noonien was a carrier of the disease but immune to it, passing it on to Soong which allowed for the transfer of human personality traits others yet remaining symptom-free. (“The Way to Eden” [TOS]). and memories into a positronic matrix, such as that used in an android’s brain. Soong used this to transfer the identity of his wife ~~ Syrus, Dr. (David Selberg). Nonexistent Juliana into an android made in her image. (“Inheritance” [TNG]). physician at the imaginary Tilonus Institute We speculate this may be a further development of engram trans- for Mental Disorders who supposedly Ig fers used by Dr. Richard Daystrom in “The Ultimate Computer” treated William Riker for a psychiatric mala(TOS). dy on planet Tilonus IV in 2369. In reality, - Dr. Syrus did not exist, but was projected synchronous orbit. Orbit about a planetary or other body such into Riker's mind by political interrogation that the orbiting body remains above a fixed point. Also known as officers on planet Tilonus IV. They hoped to a geosynchronous orbit, (“Inheritance” [TNG]). SEE: standard extract strategic information from the orbit. The commercial communication satellites used by Enterprise-D first officer. (“Frame of Mind" Paramount Pictures for the distribution of the Star Trek television [TNG]). David Selberg also played Whalen in shows occupy synchronous orbits around planet Earth, a con- “The Big Goodbye" (TNG). cept originally proposed by Arthur C. Clarke, = System J-25, Star system some 7,000 synthale. Bajoran beverage served at Quark's bar at Deep - light-years from Federation space. The Space 9. Quark didn't like the stuff, warning, “Don't ever trust an sixth planet in the system, an inhabited ale from a god-fearing people.” (“Emissary” [DS9]). The beverage Class M-world, was observed in 2365 to Is a brilliant blue in color. (“Playing God" [DS9]). have large craterlike scars where road” EY = SN way patterns indicated cities should synthehol. An alcohol substitute invented by the Ferengi that " have been. It was believed the damage permits one to enjoy the intoxicating effects of alcoholic bever- was caused by the Borg. (“Q Who?" [TNG]). In late 2366, similar ages without the deleterious consequences. Robert Picard surface conditions were discovered on planet Jouret IV at the believed that synthehol had ruined Jean-Luc’s palate. Jean-Luc, New Providence colony, indicating a Borg encroachment into however, felt it had heightened his appreciation for the fruits of Federation space. (“The Best of Both Worlds, Part I" [TNG]) genuine vineyards. (“Family” [TNG]). Captain Montgomery Scott easily distinguished between real Scotch and the synthehol- system 5 disruptors. SEE: disruptors, system 5.