Structural integrity field

Structural integrity field as used inGalaxy-classstarships.
Thestructural integrity field was a type oftechnology, aforce field applied on aspaceship,starship,architectural construct orspace station designed to help maintain the integrity and shape of structural framework,hulls andbulkheads against the extreme stresses caused bywarp fields,weapon impacts, and other motion.
History and specifications[]
Montgomery Scott found himself impressed by the structural integrity of theKlingon Empire's vessels, having taken twoB'rel-classKlingon bird-of-preys on gravitationalslingshots throughtime, and was uncertain that a comparable sizedFederation craft would be able to hold together, especially burdened withwater and twowhales. (STnovel:Engines of Destiny)
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References[]
- VOYepisode: "Prey"
- DS9comic: "Emancipation, Part II"
- DS9novel:Saratoga
- Fact Files Issue 56: "File 59, Card 10: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Structural and Inertial Systems"
External links[]
- Structural integrity field article atMemory Alpha, the wiki for canonStar Trek.

