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From: merchant@dartvax.UUCP (Peter Merchant)
Newsgroups: net.startrek
Subject: Antimatter and Dilithium
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Date: Mon, 17-Dec-84 08:28:20 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 17 08:28:20 1984
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{ I can' do it, Cap'n.  I haven't got the power! }

I believe I remember an episode where something was said about
the dilithium crystals 'channeling' the power (whatever that means)
which answers the question.

The antimatter produces this amazing amount of energy.  The dilithium
crystals distribute this energy.  Thus, when the dilithium crystals go,
the ship loses it's power.  The power is still there, they just can't
get at it.

Sound reasonable?
--
"Scotty!  Save My Ass!"                          Peter Merchant