Star Trek Object

[Riesstiu IV]

Oh well. The Replicator is probably the most unbelievable pieces of machinery in Star Trek. Do they ever explain how it works? It seems to create matter out of thin air.

[Lorizael]

Trick photography.

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
I would also ask Picard to throw Wesley out of an airlock.

Kuci

[Flubber]

Assuming for the moment that the "warp-capable" ship comes with enough stuff (fuel ) to operate it for a good long while and is easily landable on planets and has enough shielding, sensors, communications and navigation stuff, I think it would be the easy choice

Since there are so many billions of planets out there, I would think that I could head out and quickly get rich by visiting the planet that places no value of diamonds or gold-- Its also best for those that want to help humanity, unless of course you get assimilated by borg-like creatures that then decide to munch our planet

But if you could just meet some friendly aliens, the benefits could be enormous

[Patroklos]

Since there are so many billions of planets out there, I would think that I could head out and quickly get rich by visiting the planet that places no value of diamonds or gold

I'd rather find one that places a lot of value on gravel.

But if you could just meet some friendly aliens, the benefits could be enormous

They probaby chose the photon torpedoes.

[Zkribbler]

A set of those cyborgbabes that Harvey Mudd invented.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
Oh well. The Replicator is probably the most unbelievable pieces of machinery in Star Trek. Do they ever explain how it works? It seems to create matter out of thin air.

isn't that was a transporter does?

If you have a transporter which can create any kind of living matter, no reason you can't have a replicator to create any kind of matter.

[Proteus_MST]

I always wondered btw. if this isn´t a good method to create exact replicas from yourself.

I mean, from the techno Lingo in several episodes from ST we know that the important informations about the people are stored within the transporter buffer (and can be held there for some time)

So wouldn´t it be possible instead of just materializing one Worf to materialize 100 Worfs in short time?
This could have solved problems on several occasions, where the ship had to be flown undermanned because of a lack of crew or in situations when there was a klingon raiding team that was about to be beamed on board

[Patroklos]

Actually, I don't want any of it if it doesn't come with quality 24 hour tech support.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Proteus_MST
I always wondered btw. if this isn´t a good method to create exact replicas from yourself.

I mean, from the techno Lingo in several episodes from ST we know that the important informations about the people are stored within the transporter buffer (and can be held there for some time)

So wouldn´t it be possible instead of just materializing one Worf to materialize 100 Worfs in short time?
This could have solved problems on several occasions, where the ship had to be flown undermanned because of a lack of crew or in situations when there was a klingon raiding team that was about to be beamed on board

Riker was replicated in one episode. Not intentionally, he was actually left on the planet while the other was beamed aboard.

[Riesstiu IV]

So... what happened to the other Riker?

[Dis]

Data would be a good second choice just for all his knowledge. But he's too independant and wouldn't let you use that knowledge for evil deeds. You'd need some kind of chip in him to make him your slave.

[Patroklos]

Data is just one big sex doll. I'd sell him to Japan for billions.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
So... what happened to the other Riker?

During the episode he tried to woo Dianna, and iirc at the end he was allowed to exist (of course, they wouldn't just kill him!) and even continue on his Star Fleet career where he left off. Of course he was never seen or mentioned again in the rest of the series or movies.

[DinoDoc]

He played a part in DS9.