Posted by Fleet Captain Nathan Miller (Assistant Engineering Director) in Miscellaneous Device Technology Submission-Quantum Stasis Field Emitter (QFE)

Posted by Vice Admiral Krystelle Knight (Engineering Director) in Miscellaneous Device Technology Submission-Quantum Stasis Field Emitter (QFE)

Posted by Vice Admiral Krystelle Knight (Engineering Director) in Miscellaneous Device Technology Submission-Quantum Stasis Field Emitter (QFE)
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Good morning, everyone, Ava Henson has submitted a Miscellaneous Device that everyone is welcome to review and constructively comment on. Any questions or concerns let me know. Review is open from 1-8-25 until 1-22-25 until noon GMT.

Update 1/11/24 Change Log:

1 - Entire document: References to older acronym ‘HQF’ have been updated to current acronym ‘QFE’. 2 - Section added: “Category of Technology: Miscellaneous Devices.” Added after section ‘Full Name’ 3 - Wording adjustment, Section ‘Development’: “The creation of devices which could be deployed against The Founders was a task being simultaneously worked on by both Federation and Romulan scientists during the Dominion War.”

Changed to:
“During the Dominion War, the creation of devices which could be deployed against The Founders was a task undertaken by both Federation and Romulan scientists.”

4 - Wording adjustment, Section ‘Development’: “A prototype device was created, but ‘destroyed’, along with any record of the device’s supposed effectiveness.”

Emphasis quotes removed around the word “destroyed”

5 Clarification, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘Handheld Emitter’:

“ It has a single switch on top and a push-button trigger on the bottom.”

Changed to:
“On the top facing side of the device, there is a single power switch. When the switch is set to ‘On’, the device will begin to emit a Quantum Stasis Field. Opposite that switch, on the bottom facing side, is a button. When this button is depressed, the field will be temporarily deactivated until this button is released again.”

6 - Wording adjustment, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘Handheld Emitter’: “The field extends 3.25 Yards / 2.97 Meters from the center of the device in all directions.”

Changed to:
“This field extends 3.25 yards (2.97 meters) from the center of the device in all directions.”

7 Clarification, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘Handheld Emitter’:“Once physically switched on, the device will emit a Quantum Stasis Field in the area around it as described.”

Removed

8 Clarification, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘Handheld Emitter’:

“ The bottom button-style trigger temporarily deactivates the field when pushed down. This allows for quicker deployment in situations where the operator might be in immediate danger.”

Removed

9 Spelling, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘ Quantum Stasis Field Enforced Restraints (QF Restraints)’: “ These restraints very in size…”

Changed to:
“ These restraints vary in size…”

10 Clarification, Section ‘Deployment Methods’, Subsection ‘ Quantum Stasis Field Enforced Restraints (QF Restraints)’: “Once secured, the Quantum Stasis Field Emitter creates a field localized around the detected biomass of the subject being restrained.”

Changed to:
“Once secured, the QF Restraints first scan the subject, and then emit a field limited to the size and shape of their detected biomass.”

11 - Wording adjustment, Section ‘Effects on Non- Corporeal Beings’ : “This is likely due to the nature of non-corporal shapeshifting relying on energy-matter conversion rather than matter reconstruction / manipulation.”

Changed to:
“This is likely due to the nature of non-corporal shapeshifting relying on energy-matter conversion rather than matter reconstruction or manipulation.”

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Design by: Ava Henson

Full Name:
Quantum Stasis Field Emitter (QFE)

Category of Technology: Miscellaneous Devices.

Definition:
For the purposes of this document: ‘Shapeshifter’ refers to any corporeal being able to deliberately manipulate their own biomolecular, cellular, or genetic structure without assistance from an external life-form or device. This includes individuals who have developed this ability through some means, not necessarily just those born to a species commonly possessing these abilities.

Development:

During the Dominion War, the creation of devices which could be deployed against The Founders was a task undertaken by both Federation and Romulan scientists. Despite Romulan intelligence stating otherwise, there was research being done with Quantum Stasis Field technology and how such fields could be used to disrupt the shapeshifting process. A prototype device was created, but ultimately destroyed, along with any record of the device’s supposed effectiveness. No attempts were made to recreate the device as focus and resources shifted toward other projects.

After the destruction of Romulus and the complete overhaul of the Romulan government, there was a period when Federation and Romulan scientists were in a better position to exchange ideas and technology. During this time information about the abandoned Quantum Stasis Field project eventually made its way into the hands of Section 31. They took interest in continuing to research and develop the technology as part of their ongoing projects involving shapeshifters.

Soon Section 31 had developed their own equivalent to the lost Quantum Stasis Field prototype, simply named the Quantum Stasis Field Emitter. This prototype had the advantage of being tested on multiple shapeshifting species, all with well-documented results. The next phase of development focused on miniaturizing the Quantum Stasis Field Emitter. The QFEs were then incorporated into various devices deployed to and used by both field operatives and researchers who are expected to come into contact with shapeshifters.

Deployment Methods:

There are currently two major forms of equipment that incorporate QFEs in their design.

Handheld Emitter:
The handheld emitter is mostly rectangular with ergonomic grooves and ridges. It is about the size of a Type Two phaser. On the top facing side of the device, there is a single power switch. When the switch is set to ‘On’, the device will begin to emit a Quantum Stasis Field. Opposite that switch, on the bottom facing side, is a button. When this button is depressed, the field will be temporarily deactivated until this button is released again.
This field extends 3.25 yards (2.97 meters) from the center of the device in all directions. Any shapeshifters within this field are affected. This invisible field effects matter at the quantum level, causing a disruption in its entanglement with its partner particles which has the effect of preventing state change and stabilizing the bonds of any matter contained within the field. By this means, it effectively disrupts the transformation of matter that many shapeshifters rely on.

Quantum Stasis Field Enforced Restraints (QF Restraints):
These restraints vary in size and shape depending on their target use, most often resembling a set of ‘handcuffs’ appropriately sized and with enough space for the anticipated number of limbs. Once secured, the QF Restraints first scan the subject, and then emit a field limited to the size and shape of their detected biomass. This field has the same effect as those created by the handheld emitters. As an extra precaution, the field cannot be disabled until the restraints are properly released.

Effects on Shapeshifters:
As stated, most shapeshifters have their ability to change form disrupted or completely neutralized. They will remain in whatever form they had when the field is first activated. The inability to shift form may cause discomfort or pain in some individuals. The field itself has no damaging effects.

Effects on Non-Shapeshifters:
The field has limited effects on non-shapeshifters. It can be used to halt medically or biologically induced transformations that mimic the process of voluntary shapeshifting.

Effects on Non- Corporeal Beings:
Tests have shown the QFE has no effect on non-corporeal beings or their ability to change appearance. This is likely due to the nature of non-corporal shapeshifting relying on energy-matter conversion rather than matter reconstruction or manipulation.

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Krystelle Knight
EDir

Well done, by the way, Ava. This is a very interesting concept and I can visually see it being used in role playing. There are two things that jump out at me right off. Just one technical note: Under the Full Name of the technology we need one section added. Category of Technology: Miscellaneous Devices. This puts this technology into a Category as shown here:https://www.star-fleet.com/ed/technology-submission-policy.html.

The second thing of note I noted in reading-‘It has a single switch on top and a push-button trigger on the bottom.’ and here ‘The bottom button-style trigger temporarily deactivates the field when pushed down.’
I find these descriptions a bit vague as one is unsure if you are talking about both buttons being on top of the device with one above the other or if one button is underneath.
I think this could be clarified by this statement-‘It has a single switch on top and push-button trigger on the bottom or underside of the device.’ and ‘The bottom/underside button-style trigger deactivates the field when depressed.’(I would take out the ‘pushed down’ description here as that perhaps was what made it confusing to the placement of this button.)

Krystelle Knight
EDir

Upon a bit more detailed of a read I have a few suggestions for more concise reading and understanding for the reader.

Please note: I have put the original text in ’ ’ marks.

‘Tests have shown the HQF has no effect on non-corporeal beings or their ability to change appearance.’
HQF=QFE?

‘This includes individuals who have developed this ability through some means, not necessarily just those born to a species commonly possessing these abilities.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘This includes individuals who have developed this ability through ‘other’ means, not necessarily just those born to a species commonly possessing these abilities.’

‘The creation of devices which could be deployed against The Founders was a task being simultaneously worked on by both Federation and Romulan scientists during the Dominion War.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘During the Dominion War, both Federation and Romulan scientists were concurrently engaged in developing devices to be used against The Founders.’

‘Despite Romulan intelligence stating otherwise, there was research being done with Quantum Stasis Field technology and how such fields could be used to disrupt the shapeshifting process.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘Contrary to Romulan intelligence reports, research was underway on Quantum Stasis Field technology and its potential application in disrupting the shapeshifting process.’

‘A prototype device was created, but ‘destroyed’, along with any record of the device’s supposed effectiveness. No attempts were made to recreate the device as focus and resources shifted toward other projects.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘A prototype device was created but subsequently ‘destroyed,’ erasing any evidence of its claimed effectiveness. Researchers abandoned efforts to recreate the device as focus and resources shifted to other initiatives.’

‘Tests have shown the HQF has no effect on non-corporeal beings or their ability to change appearance. This is likely due to the nature of non-corporal shapeshifting relying on energy-matter conversion rather than matter reconstruction / manipulation.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘Tests have demonstrated that the HQF has no impact on non-corporeal beings or their ability to change appearance. This is likely because non-corporeal shapeshifting relies on energy-matter conversion rather than matter reconstruction or manipulation.’

‘The QFEs were then incorporated into various devices deployed to and used by both field operatives and researchers who are expected to come into contact with shapeshifters.’

Suggested alternate wording- ‘The QFEs were then incorporated into various devices utilized by both field operatives and researchers, who were anticipated to ‘encounter’ shapeshifters.’

‘The field extends 3.25 Yards / 2.97 Meters from the center of the device in all directions. Any shapeshifters within this field are affected.’

Suggested alternate wording- The field radiates 3.25 yards (2.97 meters) from the device’s center in all directions, affecting any shapeshifters within its range.

‘Once secured, the Quantum Stasis Field Emitter creates a field localized around the detected biomass of the subject being restrained.’

Suggested alternate wording- Upon activation, the Quantum Stasis Field Emitter generates a field centered on the detected biomass of the restrained subject.”

Krystelle

Good job, Ava. Upon another read I do not see anything that needs adjusting though we will leave it up now until the 22nd to give others the chance to read it and comment. If no more comments come in then it will be good to go.

Krystelle

Any other comments on this file? If there are no more comments I will be ordering it coded and posted for the library.

Krystelle Knight
EDir

I love this submission, Ava. Excellent work. I find nothing to comment on.

Nathan
AEDir

Excellent, I hereby pass this submission on this date and time, January 22nd 12:06 pm Mtn. Ava if you email me the updated submission with the changes from above, I will pass it on to Nick.

Krystelle
EDir