Red Matter - What was it?

[Klingon Empire]

Thank you.

 

[Gepard]

as Spock would say fascinating insight into the red matter.

Man, you don't give up, do you?

 

[Amaris]

Here's the Long, Spock-Like, Scientificy explanation of the Red Matter:

1. Red Matter is made from Decalithium. Decalithium is a rare substance found in the outer regions of the Romulan Star Empire. On several occasions, Mining ships have been sent to mine Decalithium. But Why?

2. Decalithium makes Red Matter. From a process currentlyu unavailable to us, the Decalithium is made into a substance that can only be classified as "Red Matter" as no other name is in existence for the matter. Perhaps "Manufactured Decalithium" as that would be the logical answer to a question of "What is the official name for Red Matter?"

3. Red Matter is indeed used to create artificial singularities, and yes, the Romulan Star Empire does use artificial singularities to power there starships. The only Logical conclusion would be that they send the Mining vessels to retrieve Decalithium, which they then manufacture into red matter, which they use to create singularities to power their ships.

Now, you can say "Why wouldn't they just do it themselves?". Well, think of it like this, The Vulcans may have perfected a system for Manufacturing the Red Matter that the Romulans didn't have access to. It could be as simple as the Vulcans being able to manufacture it quicker and in a larger amount then the Romulans.

I find that explanation to be quite logical, one that does not strain believability. Nicely done!

 

[trekprincess]

what do you mean Gep anything wrong with being part of this delightful Trek community?

 

[Klingon Empire]

Thank you, Sarek!

 

[I-Am-Zim]

Here's the Long, Spock-Like, Scientificy explanation of the Red Matter:

1. Red Matter is made from Decalithium. Decalithium is a rare substance found in the outer regions of the Romulan Star Empire. On several occasions, Mining ships have been sent to mine Decalithium. But Why?

2. Decalithium makes Red Matter. From a process currentlyu unavailable to us, the Decalithium is made into a substance that can only be classified as "Red Matter" as no other name is in existence for the matter. Perhaps "Manufactured Decalithium" as that would be the logical answer to a question of "What is the official name for Red Matter?"

3. Red Matter is indeed used to create artificial singularities, and yes, the Romulan Star Empire does use artificial singularities to power there starships. The only Logical conclusion would be that they send the Mining vessels to retrieve Decalithium, which they then manufacture into red matter, which they use to create singularities to power their ships.

Now, you can say "Why wouldn't they just do it themselves?". Well, think of it like this, The Vulcans may have perfected a system for Manufacturing the Red Matter that the Romulans didn't have access to. It could be as simple as the Vulcans being able to manufacture it quicker and in a larger amount then the Romulans.

Good explanation. Works for me. But what would the "larger amount" of red matter have to do with it since they only needed a tiny drop to create the black hole that killed Vulcan?

 

[Klingon Empire]

Maybe it was to show that Vulcan can manufacture it faster, and in larger quantities.

Essentially, that they are better at it then Romulus, since they where dedicated to researching it for a while there.

There also is the possibility that they didn't know how much, that they speculated and if he needed more, he could access it easily.

 

[boobatuba]

what do you mean Gep anything wrong with being part of this delightful Trek community?

Most of us can participate without having to create a new username every day.

Let's see now...startrekrcks-startrekk-chriskirkgeek-jamestkirkfan-trekprincess. Miss any?

 

[I-Am-Zim]

Maybe it was to show that Vulcan can manufacture it faster, and in larger quantities.

Essentially, that they are better at it then Romulus, since they where dedicated to researching it for a while there.

There also is the possibility that they didn't know how much, that they speculated and if he needed more, he could access it easily.

Okay. I can buy that. And it's a little ironic that what the Vulcans were so good at creating was what destroyed (the alternate universe version of) their planet.

 

[Klingon Empire]

Exactly! JJ is good at Irony and Big Red Balls.