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insignia and rank markings, Starfleet. The distinctive armowhead Interface. Global computer-based media and information netsymbol used on Starfleet uniforms was first created by Original work on Earth in the 21st century. (“Past Tense, Parts | and 11" Series costume designer William Ware Theiss for “The Cage” (TOS) [DS9)]). SEE: Net. in 1964. Three versions of this original symbol were created, used for command personnel, science specialists, and engineering staff. ~~ “Interface.” Next Generation episode #155. Written by Joe (A fourth version, featuring a red cross, was occasionally wom by ~~ Menosky. Directed by Robert Wiemer. Stardate 47215.5. First Christine Chapel). During the original Star Trek series, it was aired in 1993. The crew of the Enterprise-D uses an experimental assumed that the arrowhead symbol was unique to the Enterprise, probe connected to Geordi in an attempt to rescue his mother. and that other starships had different insignia for their uniforms. GUEST CAST: Madge Sinclair as La Forge, Silva; Warren This changed in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, when a modified Munson as Holt, Admiral Marcus; Ben Vereen as La Forge, emblem, designed by Robert Fletcher, was used not only on Doctor Edward M. SEE: Breen; Deep Space 3; Doosodarians; Enterprise crew members, but on all Starfleet personnel. We there Excelsior, U.S.S.; interface probe; interface unit; Hera, U.S.S.; fore assume that at some point after the original Star Trek series, Holt, Admiral Marcus; lacunae; La Forge, Dr. Edward M.; La the Enterprise emblem was adopted for the entire Starfleet. The Forge, Geordi; La Forge, Silva; Marijne VII; Marijne VII beings; feature film insignia (in a couple of variations) was used for Nobel, U.S.S.; Raman, U.S.S.; Starbase 495; subspace phethe movies set in the Kirk era, as well as for Star Trek: The Next nomena; trionic initiators. Generation flashback sequences involving Picard’s cadet days. Yet another vanation was created for Star Trek: The Next Generations interferometric dispersion. Technique that renders a spacecraft first season by Theiss, in conjunction with Rick Stembach and Mike undetectable by primitive radar detection systems. Torres and Okuda. This version was also used on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Chakotay used interferometric dispersion on their shuttle when Current Starfleet officers wear a version designed by John Eaves they visited Earth in 1996. (“Future's End, Part I" [VGRY]). and Bob Blackman, first seen in Star Trek Generations. Additionally, two hypothetical future versions have been seen. One, designed by interferometric pulse. Energy discharge that is modulated in Okuda, was seen in “Future Imperfect” (TNG) and “Parallels” (TNG), opposition to a particular energy field. Interferometric pulses can while another, designed by Eaves, was used In "All Good Things” be used to cancel out and render ineffective an enemy ship's (TNG) and “The Visitor" (DS9). See illustrations on pages 208-211. deflector shields. (“The Swarm” [VGR]). Instrument of Obedience. Small electronic device implanted interlink sequencer. Component of Data's positronic brain. On subcutaneously in the temporal area of the brain in all citizens of ~~ stardate 46307, Data converted his interlink sequencer to asynthe asteroid/ship Yonada as a means of controlling their behav- chronous operation, thereby increasing his computational speed for. If an individual spoke against the teachings of the Oracle, or (“The Quality of Life” [TNG]). otherwise violated the society's laws, the Oracle could cause the Instrument of obedience to emit a strong pain stimulus. If intense Intermix formula. A crucial concept in warp drive, the Intermix enough, this stimulus could cause death and was thus an effec- formula is a mathematical expression determining the manner in tive means of enforcing the will of the Oracle. (“For the World Is which matter and antimatter are brought together to produce the Hollow and | Have Touched the Sky" [TOS]). SEE: Fabrini. energy required to warp space and travel faster than light. Science Officer Spock and Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott Intendant. In the mirror universe, the title held by the commander ~~ devised a new intermix formula, based on a theoretical relationof Terok Nor. In 2370, Kira Nerys (mirror) was Intendant. It was ship between time and antimatter, that permitted an emergency clear that she enjoyed the job and its perks. (“Crossover" [DS9)). restart of the U.S.S. Enterprise's warp engines in less than 30 minutes when the vessel was trapped in a intercom. Aboard certain Federation space- decaying orbit above planet Psi 2000 in 2266. craft, a wall or console mounted voice com- (“The Naked Time" [TOS]). An intermix imbalmunications terminal. Intercom stations fell a> ance can propel a starship into an extremely into disuse in later Federation starships, as S$ dangerous, artificially created wormhole. (Star the personal communicator provides remote Trek: The Motion Picture). Kosinski's unsucaccess 10 the ship's internal communications cessful warp-drive upgrades in 2364 called for network. S_— variations in the intermix formula in an attempt to ' improve engine performance. (“Where No One Interface terminal. Computer console used i") [J Has Gone Before” [TNG]). on Earth during the early 21st century, i i employing stylus and touch-screen technolo- internal power grid. Alternate term for the EPS gy. Interface terminals were used to access = power distribution system used aboard the Net. (“Past Tense, Part II" [DS9]). Federation starships. (“Disaster" [TNG]). SEE: electroplasma system. interface probe. Robotic device that uses remote telepresence technology to permit a person to work in hazardous environ- interphase generator. Experimental Romulan cloaking technolments while remaining at a safer location. In 2370, a interface ogy that combined a molecular phase inverter with a cloaking probe was sent into the U.S.S. Raman, allowing Geordi La Forge device. Matter exposed to the interphase generator would parto see and feel his way around the ship with the assistance of the tially exist on a parallel spatial plane and would therefore be interface unit. (“Interface” [TNG)) undetectable to any known sensing device. Matter so cloaked would theoretically even be able to pass through other matter. = ¥ Y interface unit. Experimental device During the 2360s, the Klingons experimented with the technolo—— EJ used by Enterprise-D personnel in their gy, but after several accidents, they abandoned their research. In attempt to rescue the U.S.S. Raman 2368, the Romulans developed a similar device that caused cat( v from Marijne VII in 2370. It was con- astrophic damage to the warp core of the Romulan test vehicle. ) | 4 nected to Geordi La Forge through his The Enterprise-D responded to a distress call from the Romulan VISOR inputs, allowing sensory infor- ship and suffered chroniton particle contamination as a result of o mation to be transmitted directly to his the failure of the interphase generator. During the mission, Geordi 1 » [ll cerebral cortex. Geordi could also La Forge and Ro Laren were lost in an apparent transporter mal{ move the interface probe and cause it function. It was later discovered that La Forge, Ro, and a to perform various functions merely by Romulan officer were “phased” by the generator and rendered \ thinking of moving his own limbs. immaterial and invisible to “normal” matter. Commander Data, (“Interface” [TNG]). while acting to remove the chroniton contamination from the