Plasma torpedo

The plasma torpedo weapon was an extremely powerful torpedo of high-energy plasma that was used by Romulan forces and the Cardassian Union, among others.

This type of high-energy plasma weapon was first encountered by Starfleet when a Romulan Bird-of-Prey destroyed several of the Federation's outposts near the Romulan Neutral Zone. The weapon expended large amounts of energy, forcing the vessel to decloak in order to fire, and limiting the vessel's operational range. Upon detonation, the torpedo would unleash an enveloping energy plasma, forcing an implosion in the target. The weapon had a limited range, the plasma effect would dissipate after a few minutes of faster-than-light travel. The Romulans assaulted the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in 2267 with plasma weapons, scoring several direct hits. 

In 2375, the Romulan Star Empire constructed a hospital for its wounded on the Bajoran moon, Derna. In addition to the hospital, the Romulans also deployed 7,000 plasma torpedoes on Derna, for which Senator Cretak claimed were for defense purposes only. The Romulans were, however, unable to bring the weapons on line due to a Bajoran blockade of the moon and the threatened intervention by the Federation. These weapons gave off high concentrations of trilithium isotopes. 

During the 24th century, Kazon warships were equipped with plasma torpedoes. Additionally, plasma torpedoes were standard armament aboard Cardassian orbital weapons platforms. 

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