Argus Array

Overview   Type Subspace telescope Classification Unmanned research facility Affiliation United Federation of Planets Status Operational   Position   Galaxy Milky Way Quadrant Alpha System - Distances 3.0 ly to space of Cardassian Union     Structure Dimensions Unknown Mass Unknown Structure 18 flat, pentagonal subspace antenna groups, which are powered by a separate fusion reactor each, controlled by a single main computer.    Technical specifications   Power supply 18 fusion reactors Technical equipment Isolinear main computer 18 subspace antenna groups Subspace transceivers Defensive systems None     Staff   unmanned      Log   2367    Stardate 44534 The Argus telescope does not send data anymore. All attemps to reestablish contact fail. The array does not respond anymore, therefore a malfunction is supposed. The USS Enterprise-D is commissioned to repair it, but needs several months to reach the facility due to its distant location.    Stardate 44704 The USS Enterprise-D arrives at the phalanx, which is in a critical condition now: the main computer fails and the fusion reactors malfunction; the subspace antenna groups, however, are still working. Nevertheless, the repair time is estimated at 2-3 weeks, since every single reactor has to be separated from the damaged control system before it can be repaired (default isolation procedure) In the meantime, the reason for the defects have been found: an alien probe of unknown structure, which has put the main computer out of action, destabilizing the fusion reactors. Before the repairs are completed, the reactor 9 destabilizes until an overload is imminent; the condition of reactors 5,7 and 14 is critical as well. The consequence of an explosion would be a chain reaction that would destroy the entire array. Due to the quick intervention of Lt. Reginald Barclay, an engineer of the Enterprise-D who has been influenced by the alien probe, however, the fusion reactors can be deactivated and the array stabilized in the nick of time.