Post by magicmuggle01 on Sept 19, 2018 10:25:11 GMT
The photonic cannon was an imaginary type of directed energy cannon, a weapon of mass destruction, created by The Doctor on board the USS Voyager, after he added daydreaming subroutines to his program. This weapon was supposedly impervious to all conventional sensors, and had enough power to destroy a Borg sphere with a single volley of two lightning-like energy beams.
The photonic cannon destroys a Borg sphere.
The Doctor used the concept of a photonic cannon as a bluff to prevent an attack on Voyager by a Hierarchy (overlooker) starship, with the help of Phlox, who convinced his superior officer about the weapon's awesome power. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
***Species 8472 bio-ships, seen in "Scorpion" and "Scorpion, Part II", were armed with a similar real weapon with the same level of destructive power***
Overlooker/Hierarchy.
The Overlookers were an alien race from the Delta Quadrant. The overarching polity or sociopolitical entity to which the species belonged and comprised was called the Hierarchy. Their species was highly adept in the skills of espionage and remote surveillance.
Physically, the species was humanoid with dull brown leathery skin and generally nondescript features. Their heads were lumpy and hairless, with few distinguishable facial features, having no eyebrows, lips, or nose – though nostrils were present. Their ears were similarly understated, marked only by subtle embossing around curved openings on the sides of their heads. There also appeared to be two vertical rows of at least eight raised pits running down the back of their heads. Additionally, members of the species possessed a rotund appearance with a relatively nonathletic build compared to other humanoid species.
Devro, an Overlooker male (2376)
They regularly used surveillance on passing ships to plan future raids. This was done by special surveillance ships, hiding in nebulae for example, which used highly advanced (compared to other species) sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the value of their cargo. The Hierarchy's cloaked ships also allowed them to sneak up on targeted vessels, after which they would execute a predetermined attack pattern, such as the type 3 or type 4 stealth assault. Their attack patterns were numbered according to their increasing levels of energy expenditure. The Hierarchy was meticulous when it came to the use of energy and resources on its vessels. Every planned use was to be reported and consulted with the Hierarchy to maximize efficiency. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
The Hierarchy itself was regularly consulted by crews of its ships using a special communication system. The situation was detailed on a sort of PADD, then entered in a slot next to a cylindrical horizontal display. Changing colored patterns would subsequently appear on the display to indicate the Hierarchy's decision.
Nar, an Overlooker male (2376)
The social and working ethics of the Hierarchy differed dramatically from those of Starfleet in that every crewmember had only a single duty and workstation, minimal social interaction, and limited access to the rest of the ship. However, some members of the Hierarchy were known to leave their territory and explore other areas of space (VOY: "Renaissance Man"), and the Hierarchy, while omnipotent, was not necessarily appreciated by all Overlookers: Phlox, in particular, befriended the Doctor after getting to know him; he came to admire how he had evolved past his original condition – something that was beyond reach for a member of the Hierarchy (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy") – and went as far as warning the Voyager crew of the impending Hierarchy attack to prevent their destruction. Similarly, Nar came to sympathize with Captain Janeway during her detention, and willingly knocked down his superior to allow her to escape (VOY: "Renaissance Man").
A Hierarchy survey vessel was one of the many that got trapped within the subspace anomaly known as the Void. The Hierarchy crew joined Captain Janeway's alliance, where they uncovered an imminent threat with their espionage techniques. (VOY: "The Void")
Overlookers also seem to have a taste for mud baths, as suggested by Zet. (VOY: "Renaissance Man").
Hierarchy Starship Classes.
Assault class.
The Assault-class was a type of starship utilized by the Hierarchy in the 24th century, equipped with advanced short and long range sensors, including micro-tunneling sensors.
Forward view
Owner: Hierarchy
Operator: Overlooker
Type: Attack vessel, survey ship
Active: 24th century
Speed: Warp-capable
Armament: Phasers
Defenses: Cloaking field, deflector shields
The Assault-class ship commanded by Loquar in 2377 was classified as a survey vessel not equipped to fight enemy ships. (VOY: "The Void") Other ships of this class used for raiding enemy ships were classified as assault vessels, more heavily armed, with three ships capable of outgunning a Starfleet Intrepid-class with heavy phaser armaments that could be set to fire on rotating frequencies. The assault ships were also equipped with stealth technology.
These ships were used to survey passing ships for future raids, on at least one occasion while hiding in nebulae. The Hierarchy used the ships sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the available loot. They used the ships cloaking field technology to sneak up on other ships. The Hierarchy applied several attack patterns for use aboard this type of ship, such as a type 3 stealth assault and a type 4 assault, which was based on energy consumption (see Hierarchy for elaboration). A special communication system aboard these ships was used by the crew for consulting with the actual Hierarchy. On these ships every crew member had one duty and work station, hardly any social contacts, and limited access to the ship.
In 2376, three vessels of this type attacked the Federation starship USS Voyager; the ships eventually withdrew in fear of the photonic cannon, an imaginary weapon of The Doctor's design. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
A workstation on the bridge
The Assault-class was a type of starship utilized by the Hierarchy in the 24th century, equipped with advanced short and long range sensors, including micro-tunneling sensors.
The Assault-class ship commanded by Loquar in 2377 was classified as a survey vessel not equipped to fight enemy ships. (VOY: "The Void") Other ships of this class used for raiding enemy ships were classified as assault vessels, more heavily armed, with three ships capable of outgunning a Starfleet Intrepid-class with heavy phaser armaments that could be set to fire on rotating frequencies. The assault ships were also equipped with stealth technology.
These ships were used to survey passing ships for future raids, on at least one occasion while hiding in nebulae. The Hierarchy used the ships sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the available loot. They used the ships cloaking field technology to sneak up on other ships. The Hierarchy applied several attack patterns for use aboard this type of ship, such as a type 3 stealth assault and a type 4 assault, which was based on energy consumption (see Hierarchy for elaboration). A special communication system aboard these ships was used by the crew for consulting with the actual Hierarchy. On these ships every crew member had one duty and work station, hardly any social contacts, and limited access to the ship.
In 2376, three vessels of this type attacked the Federation starship USS Voyager; the ships eventually withdrew in fear of the photonic cannon, an imaginary weapon of The Doctor's
In 2377, Loquar's ship was pulled into the Void. With help from The Alliance, the ship escaped the Void. (VOY: "The Void").
Hierarchy survey vessel.
The Hierarchy survey vessel was a type of starship utilized by the Overlooker.
Forward view
Owner: Hierarchy
Operator: Overlooker
Type: survey ship
Active: 24th century
Crew complement: 2+
Speed: Warp-capable
Armament: Polaron-based directed energy weapons and torpedos
Defenses: Auto-regenerative shielding
A Hierarchy survey vessel in the Void
The ship was armed with polaron-based weapons including torpedoes and directed energy weapons powerful enough to disable a Delta Flyer-type shuttlecraft. It was equipped with a warp drive, transporters, tractor beams and a cargo hold large enough to hold an Intrepid-class warp core. The ship was protected by auto-regenerative shielding, that was not strong enough to protect the ship for long against an assault by two Starfleet shuttlecraft armed with phaser emitters.
In 2378, Zet and Nar stole one of these ships and used it to kidnap Captain Kathryn Janeway and The Doctor on their return to the USS Voyager from a medical symposium. Zet then ordered The Doctor to steal Voyager's warp core or he would kill the Captain. The Doctor, after impersonating various crew members, returned to Zet's starship with the core, however, Zet refused to live up to the deal, and imprisoned The Doctor with Janeway in a holding cell located just off the bridge. Zet later abandoned the core when Voyager's crew discovered the plan and engaged in a rescue effort which was ultimately successful. (VOY: "Renaissance Man")
***The ship design was a modification of the Assault-class CGI model that had been created for "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy". The ship was not specified as a survey vessel in the episode***
Phlox (Hierarchy).
Gender: Male
Species: Overlooker
Affiliation: Hierarchy
Occupation: Long-range observer
Status: Active (2376)
Phlox was a member of the Hierarchy.
While engaging in a reconnaissance mission in 2376, Phlox detected the USS Voyager, but instead of interfacing with its sensors, he interfaced with The Doctor instead. At the time, The Doctor was experiencing daydreams, which made Phlox believe that the exaggerated things The Doctor was thinking of were real.
When data of the events were transferred to the Hierarchy, an attack was planned. When Phlox realized that what he saw were daydreams, he was afraid to tell his superiors because they didn't tolerate mistakes and he was afraid he would be punished. Phlox felt that he had gotten to know The Doctor, and he warned Voyager of the alien attack. Due to this action, The Doctor was able to stop the attack and prevent Phlox from being punished for his mistakes. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
The photonic cannon destroys a Borg sphere.
The Doctor used the concept of a photonic cannon as a bluff to prevent an attack on Voyager by a Hierarchy (overlooker) starship, with the help of Phlox, who convinced his superior officer about the weapon's awesome power. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
***Species 8472 bio-ships, seen in "Scorpion" and "Scorpion, Part II", were armed with a similar real weapon with the same level of destructive power***
Overlooker/Hierarchy.
The Overlookers were an alien race from the Delta Quadrant. The overarching polity or sociopolitical entity to which the species belonged and comprised was called the Hierarchy. Their species was highly adept in the skills of espionage and remote surveillance.
Physically, the species was humanoid with dull brown leathery skin and generally nondescript features. Their heads were lumpy and hairless, with few distinguishable facial features, having no eyebrows, lips, or nose – though nostrils were present. Their ears were similarly understated, marked only by subtle embossing around curved openings on the sides of their heads. There also appeared to be two vertical rows of at least eight raised pits running down the back of their heads. Additionally, members of the species possessed a rotund appearance with a relatively nonathletic build compared to other humanoid species.
Devro, an Overlooker male (2376)
They regularly used surveillance on passing ships to plan future raids. This was done by special surveillance ships, hiding in nebulae for example, which used highly advanced (compared to other species) sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the value of their cargo. The Hierarchy's cloaked ships also allowed them to sneak up on targeted vessels, after which they would execute a predetermined attack pattern, such as the type 3 or type 4 stealth assault. Their attack patterns were numbered according to their increasing levels of energy expenditure. The Hierarchy was meticulous when it came to the use of energy and resources on its vessels. Every planned use was to be reported and consulted with the Hierarchy to maximize efficiency. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
The Hierarchy itself was regularly consulted by crews of its ships using a special communication system. The situation was detailed on a sort of PADD, then entered in a slot next to a cylindrical horizontal display. Changing colored patterns would subsequently appear on the display to indicate the Hierarchy's decision.
Nar, an Overlooker male (2376)
The social and working ethics of the Hierarchy differed dramatically from those of Starfleet in that every crewmember had only a single duty and workstation, minimal social interaction, and limited access to the rest of the ship. However, some members of the Hierarchy were known to leave their territory and explore other areas of space (VOY: "Renaissance Man"), and the Hierarchy, while omnipotent, was not necessarily appreciated by all Overlookers: Phlox, in particular, befriended the Doctor after getting to know him; he came to admire how he had evolved past his original condition – something that was beyond reach for a member of the Hierarchy (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy") – and went as far as warning the Voyager crew of the impending Hierarchy attack to prevent their destruction. Similarly, Nar came to sympathize with Captain Janeway during her detention, and willingly knocked down his superior to allow her to escape (VOY: "Renaissance Man").
A Hierarchy survey vessel was one of the many that got trapped within the subspace anomaly known as the Void. The Hierarchy crew joined Captain Janeway's alliance, where they uncovered an imminent threat with their espionage techniques. (VOY: "The Void")
Overlookers also seem to have a taste for mud baths, as suggested by Zet. (VOY: "Renaissance Man").
Hierarchy Starship Classes.
Assault class.
The Assault-class was a type of starship utilized by the Hierarchy in the 24th century, equipped with advanced short and long range sensors, including micro-tunneling sensors.
Forward view
Owner: Hierarchy
Operator: Overlooker
Type: Attack vessel, survey ship
Active: 24th century
Speed: Warp-capable
Armament: Phasers
Defenses: Cloaking field, deflector shields
The Assault-class ship commanded by Loquar in 2377 was classified as a survey vessel not equipped to fight enemy ships. (VOY: "The Void") Other ships of this class used for raiding enemy ships were classified as assault vessels, more heavily armed, with three ships capable of outgunning a Starfleet Intrepid-class with heavy phaser armaments that could be set to fire on rotating frequencies. The assault ships were also equipped with stealth technology.
These ships were used to survey passing ships for future raids, on at least one occasion while hiding in nebulae. The Hierarchy used the ships sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the available loot. They used the ships cloaking field technology to sneak up on other ships. The Hierarchy applied several attack patterns for use aboard this type of ship, such as a type 3 stealth assault and a type 4 assault, which was based on energy consumption (see Hierarchy for elaboration). A special communication system aboard these ships was used by the crew for consulting with the actual Hierarchy. On these ships every crew member had one duty and work station, hardly any social contacts, and limited access to the ship.
In 2376, three vessels of this type attacked the Federation starship USS Voyager; the ships eventually withdrew in fear of the photonic cannon, an imaginary weapon of The Doctor's design. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
A workstation on the bridge
The Assault-class was a type of starship utilized by the Hierarchy in the 24th century, equipped with advanced short and long range sensors, including micro-tunneling sensors.
The Assault-class ship commanded by Loquar in 2377 was classified as a survey vessel not equipped to fight enemy ships. (VOY: "The Void") Other ships of this class used for raiding enemy ships were classified as assault vessels, more heavily armed, with three ships capable of outgunning a Starfleet Intrepid-class with heavy phaser armaments that could be set to fire on rotating frequencies. The assault ships were also equipped with stealth technology.
These ships were used to survey passing ships for future raids, on at least one occasion while hiding in nebulae. The Hierarchy used the ships sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the available loot. They used the ships cloaking field technology to sneak up on other ships. The Hierarchy applied several attack patterns for use aboard this type of ship, such as a type 3 stealth assault and a type 4 assault, which was based on energy consumption (see Hierarchy for elaboration). A special communication system aboard these ships was used by the crew for consulting with the actual Hierarchy. On these ships every crew member had one duty and work station, hardly any social contacts, and limited access to the ship.
In 2376, three vessels of this type attacked the Federation starship USS Voyager; the ships eventually withdrew in fear of the photonic cannon, an imaginary weapon of The Doctor's
In 2377, Loquar's ship was pulled into the Void. With help from The Alliance, the ship escaped the Void. (VOY: "The Void").
Hierarchy survey vessel.
The Hierarchy survey vessel was a type of starship utilized by the Overlooker.
Forward view
Owner: Hierarchy
Operator: Overlooker
Type: survey ship
Active: 24th century
Crew complement: 2+
Speed: Warp-capable
Armament: Polaron-based directed energy weapons and torpedos
Defenses: Auto-regenerative shielding
A Hierarchy survey vessel in the Void
The ship was armed with polaron-based weapons including torpedoes and directed energy weapons powerful enough to disable a Delta Flyer-type shuttlecraft. It was equipped with a warp drive, transporters, tractor beams and a cargo hold large enough to hold an Intrepid-class warp core. The ship was protected by auto-regenerative shielding, that was not strong enough to protect the ship for long against an assault by two Starfleet shuttlecraft armed with phaser emitters.
In 2378, Zet and Nar stole one of these ships and used it to kidnap Captain Kathryn Janeway and The Doctor on their return to the USS Voyager from a medical symposium. Zet then ordered The Doctor to steal Voyager's warp core or he would kill the Captain. The Doctor, after impersonating various crew members, returned to Zet's starship with the core, however, Zet refused to live up to the deal, and imprisoned The Doctor with Janeway in a holding cell located just off the bridge. Zet later abandoned the core when Voyager's crew discovered the plan and engaged in a rescue effort which was ultimately successful. (VOY: "Renaissance Man")
***The ship design was a modification of the Assault-class CGI model that had been created for "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy". The ship was not specified as a survey vessel in the episode***
Phlox (Hierarchy).
Gender: Male
Species: Overlooker
Affiliation: Hierarchy
Occupation: Long-range observer
Status: Active (2376)
Phlox was a member of the Hierarchy.
While engaging in a reconnaissance mission in 2376, Phlox detected the USS Voyager, but instead of interfacing with its sensors, he interfaced with The Doctor instead. At the time, The Doctor was experiencing daydreams, which made Phlox believe that the exaggerated things The Doctor was thinking of were real.
When data of the events were transferred to the Hierarchy, an attack was planned. When Phlox realized that what he saw were daydreams, he was afraid to tell his superiors because they didn't tolerate mistakes and he was afraid he would be punished. Phlox felt that he had gotten to know The Doctor, and he warned Voyager of the alien attack. Due to this action, The Doctor was able to stop the attack and prevent Phlox from being punished for his mistakes. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy").
