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Humans

Jonathan Archer (ENT-31)
Jonathan Archer (ENT-31)

James T. Kirk (TOS-05)
James T. Kirk (TOS-05)

Jean-Luc Picard (TNG-165)
Jean-Luc Picard (TNG-165)

Benjamin Sisko (DS9-541)
Benjamin Sisko (DS9-541)

Kathryn Janeway (ST-10)
Kathryn Janeway (ST-10)

Species originating on Earth. According to the Talosians in the 2250s, “The customs and history of [Humans] show[s] a unique hatred of captivity. Even when it’s pleasant and benevolent, [they] prefer death. This makes [them] too violent and dangerous a species for [the Talosians’] needs.” The Talosians had scanned the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701‘s databanks, and had gleaned quite a bit of information about Human history.[1]

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Dilithium

Dilithium (TNG-147)
Dilithium (TNG-147)

Crystalline substance used in warp propulsion systems to regulate the matter/antimatter reactions that provide the energy necessary for faster-than-light speed. Naturally occurring dilithium was extremely rare and was mined on only a few planets, such as Coridan,[1] Troyius[2] and Rura Penthe.[4] In 2286, a method of recrystalizing dilithium was discovered, reducing the need for mining new deposits of the mineral.[3]

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Computer Interface

Custodian Controls (TNG-118)
Custodian Controls (TNG-118)

Computer Interface (TNG-178)
Computer Interface (TNG-178)

Holographic Computer Interface (TNG-107)
Holographic Computer Interface (TNG-107)

Iconic Display Console (TNG-193)
Iconic Display Console (TNG-193)

TCARS Interface (VOY-218)
TCARS Interface (VOY-218)

Computer Interface (TNG-178)
Computer Interface (TNG-178)

Method of interacting with a computer system. The computers aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 utilized tactile buttons and knobs, as well as motion-sensitive displays and consoles.[1] By the 24th century, touch-sensitive display panels had largely replaced the tactile interfaces,[2] though there were also some uses for holographic interfaces.[3]

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Computer chip

Computer chip (TNG-178)

Isolinear chips (TNG-103)

Data storage units.[1] In 2366, Beverly Crusher gave her son Wesley a computer chip with a hologram of his late father, recorded when he was an infant.[2]

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Computer

1960s Computer (TOS-21)

Data storage, retreival and computational device. Early computers on Earth were quite large and used magnetic tape to store information.[1]

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Chronometer

Chronometer (TOS-06)

Clock (ENT-11)

Timekeeping device. In 2265, the chronometers on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 unexpectedly ran backwards while escaping the destruction of the planet Psi 2000, an initial indication that the ship was actually traveling backward through time.[1] In 2151, Jonathan Archer was presented with the gift of a clock by Prah Mantoos.[2]

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Chloraxine

At least one of the Axanar crew discovered by the Enterprise NX-01 in 2151 was killed using this chemical compound, which was lethal in sufficient doses.[1]

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Fencing

Fencing (TNG-223)
Fencing (TNG-223)

Human sport involving swords called Rapiers. Both Captain Hikaru Sulu[1] and Captain Jean-Luc Picard[2] were fond of the sport.

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Chess, 3D

3D Chess (TNG-193)

3D Chess (TNG-193)

Three-dimensional version of the ancient Human game of chess. Captain Kirk and Commander Spock often played together aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701.[1] The game was also popular aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D more than a century later.[2]

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Hypospray

Common medical implement used to deliver medication to a patient subcutaneously by using an extremely fine, high-pressure aerosuspension delivery system. Hypospray technology was more hygienic in that it eliminated the need for a needle to physically penetrate the skin.[1]

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