Quantum warp field

A quantum warp field is the means by which a starship is propelled at quantum slipstream velocity.

• The Federation starship USS Voyager had trouble generating a stable quantum warp field in 2374, when attempting to pursue the USS Dauntless, an advanced alien vessel designed by Species 116.

A quantum field is an energy form which can be naturally found in a dark matter nebula. When artificially-produced, a quantum field can be used to generate a quantum slipstream.

The quantum slipstream drive operats by routing energy through the main deflector, which then focused a quantum field, allowing the vessel to penetrate the quantum barrier.

• In 2375, the USS Voyager attempted to utilize quantum slipstream to return to the Alpha Quadrant, but constant phase variances in the quantum field ultimately made such a journey impossible.