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{{Update Science}}A soliton wave is a confined [[energy]] phenomenon that travels at faster-than-light speeds, with potential applications in [[starship|spacecraft]] [[:category:Propulsion|propulsion]]and [[subspace]] communication.   In [[2368]], [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Ja%27Dar Dr. Ja'Dar of Bilana III] conducted an experiment to use '''soliton waves''' as a means of efficient faster-than-light transportation. The technique employed stations on two planets: one which generated the wave, and one which would generate a scattering field to dissipate the wave at the destination. During this process, this would decelerate the vehicle traveling inside of said wave.* While the test initially appeared to be successful, the unmanned test vehicle was destroyed, and the wave began to accelerate towards the destination planet* The wave's increased energy could destroy the planet, but was saved when shot with photon torpedoes   ==[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Soliton_wave#Soliton_wave_rider_experiment Soliton wave rider experiment]==* First step: "Twenty three field coils, working in concert, will generate the soliton wave from this point on the planet surface."* Second step: "We will have our test ship towed to a position approximately two million kilometers from Bilana III. If our theories are correct, the wave will envelop the ship and push it into warp."* Third step: "The wave will be directed toward Lemma II, about three light years distance. Our sister facility there which will generate a scattering field which will dissipate the wave..."* Fourth step: "...and bring the ship out of warp."  [[category: science]]