qantravonJul 15, 2023

What is the purpose of Voyager's miniature transporter?

https://lemmy.world/post/1509106

What is the purpose of Voyager's miniature transporter? - Lemmy.world

In Voyager’s transporter room, there is an alcove on the side, and embedded in the wall is what appears to be a small transporter pad. I don’t believe anyone is ever shown interacting with this, so there’s no definitive explanation for what it is. Assuming it is what it appears to be, what would be the purpose of a very small transporter like this?

Show threadthejbwJul 15, 2023
I’m struggling for a non shitpost response to be perfectly honest. Voyager was a science vessel… so Perhaps some sample return with quarantine?
Show threadqantravonJul 15, 2023
That’s actually not a bad thought. Some kind of special sample transporter is certainly a possibility. It would be easier to set up a containment field around the smaller platform.
Show threadnottheengineer
I’d agree if it wasn’t for Tuvix.
Jul 15, 2023 at 6:26amWeb
Show threadthejbwJul 15, 2023
Perhaps it was not an expected hazardous sample / the transporter chief was not notified the sample was present.