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tetryon. Subatomic particle that can exist only in subspace and is transference rituals in which death became the way to the Next unstable in normal space. Tetryon emissions were found in the Emanation. Dr. Neria and Dr. Ranora were thanatologists. Enterprise-D cargo bay in 2369, sent by solanagen-based (“‘Emanations” [VGR]). aliens. (“Schisms” [TNG]). The disruptor banks on a Klingon birdof-prey could be modified to emit tetryon particles, to disable Thanatos VII. Planet. Site where a . directed-energy weapons. (“Blood Oath” [DS9]). Tetryon particles new interphasic fusion process was A . are present near cloaked vessels. A tetryon compositor was a developed. The process was used to \ component of a Romulan cloaking device. (“The Die is Cast” manufacture plasma-flow conduits. Army [DS9]). In 2371, the quantum singularity powering a cloaked In 2370, the Enterprise-D received a “a ~ Romulan warbird in orbit around Deep Space 9 gave off tetryon plasma-flow conduit manufactured emissions, allowing station personnel to track the otherwise unde- on this world as part of a new warptectable ship. (“Visionary” [DS9]). The Caretaker used a coherent core installation. Unfortunately, the tetryon beam to survey spacecraft that he had abducted to the manufacturing process attracted Delta Quadrant. (“Caretaker” [VGR]). A field of tetryons can be interphasic organisms, which produced when a phased ionic pulse comes into contact witha infested the core, and later the crew metaphasic shield. Tetryon particles were detected in tissues of the ship. (“Phantasms” [TNG]) from the pilot Jo'Bril, proving the field had been sabotaged during a test in 2369. (“Suspicions” [TNG]). Tetryon fields can also occur Thanksgiving. Traditional Earth holiday in which thanks are naturally and can be a hazard to warp-driven craft. An unusually offered for life and its blessings. Thanksgiving was still celebrated intense field was located in the sector near the Hekaras system, aboard the Enterprise in 2266. The Enterprise chef was preparing making the Hekaras Corridor the only safe navigational route. In hams for the crew's dinner, when Charles Evans used his 2370, the crew of the Enterprise-D discovered that the areas Thasian powers to transmute them into real turkeys. (“Charlie X* where tetyron fields were dense were also susceptible to warp [TOS]). The voice of the befuddled Enterprise chef was provided field effect, and their use had to be limited to essential travel only. by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. The decay of tetryon particles causes an energy phenomenon known as tetryon radiation. Since tetryons can exist only in sub- Thann. (Willard Sage). One of the Vians who, in 2268, tested space, the presence of tetryon radiation can be indicative of an Gem to see if her people were worthy of being rescued from the intrusion of subspace into normal space, i.e. the formation of a impending nova of the star Minara. (“The Empath” [TOS]). Note subspace rift. (“Force of Nature” [TNG]). Tetryon plasma emits that the name “Thann" is from the episode script only and was not multiflux gamma radiation, causing it to disrupt subspace. In an spoken in the aired episode. alternate reality, Ensign Harry Kim designed the runabout U.S.S. Yellowstone, which was equipped with tetryon-plasma warp Thasians. Mysterious civilization nacelles. (“Non Sequitur” [VGR]). Tetryon radiation in sufficient i [| from planet Thasus. The Thasians, doses can be lethal to Founders and caused the death of a : noncorporeal life-forms, cared for changeling infant in 2373. (“The Begotten” [DS9)). dy young Charles Evans after his parents were killed in a transport crash thalamus. A portion of the humanoid brain, deep within the cere- They gave him extraordinary telekibral hemispheres. The thalamus relays bodily sensations to the netic powers so he could survive, cortex for interpretation. (*Violations” [TNG]). but those powers ultimately made him unable to function in human Thalassa. (Diana Muldaur). One of three survivors from Sargon’s society, so the Thasians were forced to return him to Thasus after planet after it was destroyed half a million years ago in a devas- his rescue in 2266 by the crew of the science vessel Antares. tating war. Thalassa, who was the wife of Sargon, and a handful (“Charlie X” [TOS] of other survivors of that war were placed into survival canisters, and three of them were revived in 2268 by the crew of the Thasus. Planet, homeworld of the Thasians. Site of a transport Starship Enterprise, Thalassa and the others temporarily occu- vessel crash in 2252, In which all aboard were killed except for pied the bodies of Dr. Ann Mulhall, Kirk, and Spock, so that they three-year-old Charles Evans. Unknown to the Federation at the could build android bodies for their intellects. But she eventually time, Thasus was the home of a civilization of beings that had realized that the temptations to abuse her superior power insidea evolved beyond the need for physical bodies, existing as pure living body were too great, so she and her husband opted to face mental energy. (“Charlie X” [TOS)) oblivion together. (“Return to Tomorrow" [TOS]). “That Which Survives.” Original Series episode #69. Teleplay by Thalian chocolate mousse. A dessert made with cocoa from John Meredyth Lucas. Story by Michael Richards. Directed by planet Thalos VII, where the beans are aged for four centuries. Herb Wallerstein. No stardate given in episode. First aired in Wesley Crusher ordered a replicated dish of Thalian chocolate 1968. Enterprise crew members are stranded on a ghost planet mouse for the lovely young Salia of planet Daled IV. (“The and terrorized by the image of a beautiful woman, the only surDauphin” [TNG]). vivor of a tragic accident. GUEST CAST: Lee Meriwether as Losira; Arthur Batanides as D'Amato, Lieutenant; Naomi thalmerite. Powerful chemical explosive compound. A Pollack as Rahda, Lieutenant; Booker Bradshaw as M'Benga, thalmerite device was used to destroy the Klingon attack cruiser ~ Dr.; Brad Forrest as Wyatt, Ensign: Kenneth Washington as Toh’Kaht when its crew was under the influence of the Saltah'na Watkins, John B. SEE: cellular disruption; D'Amato, energy spheres in 2369. (Dramatis Personae” [DS9)). The cap- Lieutenant; diburnium-osmium alloy; Kalandan outpost; tain of a Numiri patrol ship released a shuttle when U.S.S. Kalandans; Losira; M'Benga, Dr; magnetic probe; Voyager Captain Janeway told him it contained 40 tons of matter/antimatter integrator; Rhada, Lieutenant; Sanchez, thalmerite. (“Ex Post Facto” [VGRY) Dr; warp drive; Watkins, John B. Thalos VII. Planet. Cocoa beans are aged on Thalos Vil for four “Thaw, The.” Voyager episode #39. Teleplay by Joe Menosky. centuries, producing an incomparable confection. Wesley Story by Richard Gadas. Directed by Marvin V. Rush. No stardate Crusher visited there once while aboard the Enterprise-D, and given. First aired in 1996. Unable to revive a group of humanoids later recalled that it was one of his favorite planets. (“The ina computer-generated hibernation, Kim and Torres allow themDauphin” [TNG]). SEE: Thalian chocolate mousse. selves to enter their dream state, only to discover someone else is there—a malevolent clown who has no intention of letting them thanatologist. In the Vhnori culture, a scientist specializing in leave. GUEST CAST: McKean Michael as Clown; Patty Maloney the study of death. Thanatologists also presided over Vhnori as Little woman, The: Carel Struycken as Spectre; Tony Carlin as