The Warp 10 Paradox
The two series in which this discrepancy pops up between the season finale of The Next Generation “All Good Things” and Voyager “Threshold”.
“All Good Things…” - Star Trek Next Generation (Original air date May 23, 1994)
It is clear that there is no more warp 5 limit in the future. This limit was set in “Force of Nature”. In addition, ships in the future timeline are able to go above Warp 10, up to at least Warp 13. This would appear to contradict “Threshold”, where it is stated that Warp 10 is the theoretical limit. It is, however, possible that the warp scale was recalibrated in this future.
https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/All_Good_Things..._(episode)
- Present Star date: 47988 - December 27, 2370, Time: 14:52:48
- Future Picard Star Date: 20+ years into the future. Well after Tom achieves Warp 10.
“Threshold” - Voyager
A specially-outfitted warp-capable shuttlecraft piloted by Tom Paris successfully reaches Warp 10, breaking the transwarp barrier.
It is clear that there is no more warp 5 limit in the future. This limit was set in “Force of Nature”. In addition, ships in the future timeline are able to go above Warp 10, up to at least Warp 13. This would appear to contradict “Threshold”, where it is stated that Warp 10 is the theoretical limit. It is, however, possible that the warp scale was recalibrated in this future.
- Star date: 49373.4 - May 16, 2372, Time: 15:56:44
- Final episode “endgame” Star date: 54973.4 - December 22, 2377, Time: 06:59:02
Underlying Theory and Classification of Warp 10 (Original air date 29 January 1996)
“The warp 10 barrier is a theoretical barrier for a starship with warp drive. Warp 10 is regarded as infinite velocity, so theoretically any vessel travelling at warp 10 would exist at all points in the universe at once, the scale is asymptotic, so Warp 9.99999 is many times faster than just Warp 9.9”
https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Warp_10
Hypothesis 1: Change of Warp Standards
The only thing that makes sense within canon is a reclassification of warp speed. With an increase to a maximum warp speed of 100 where each warp speed is an exponential increase of the last. Such that this new ‘100’ is the new ‘10’. It would be highly plausible with the return of Voyager that the information they got from the discovery ship in fact gave them an absolute definition of Warp Speed that didn’t fit within current specifications and standards.
- Warp 10 is Defined in “Threshold”
- Tom Achieves Warp 10 (Star date: 47988 - December 27, 2370, Time: 14:52:48)
- Warp 10 is much faster than expected
- The Federation of Planets uses data from Voyager to re-scale Warp Speed (54973.4 - December 22, 2377, Time: 06:59:02)
- Warp 10/20/100 (transwarp barrier) becomes the new Warp 10
- Warp 13 is mentioned in “All Good Things…” (After Voyager Ends, 25+ years of future timeline Next Generation crew)
Hypothesis 2: Simple Error was made during writing between cross-franchise series
Self-explanatory. I could go into if there were any writers that specifically shared the two series. However, given the fact that Voyager occupied after The Next Generation both chronologically and in release order, the mention of “Warp 13” in the future was before that of warp 10 (the transwarp barrier) being defined in Voyager. Without my logical tie in of the timeline it could have been a writing error (as I do not believe that warp speeds were defined anywhere else in other series, hence the creation of this theory).
- Warp 13 is mentioned in Next Generation as a way to say “a lot faster”
- Warp 10 is defined as the ‘transwarp barrier’ in Voyager
- Warp 13 being greater than Warp 10 doesn’t make sense with new definition
- Writing error was made and identified
My Ideal Periodic Table
Looks like the perfect one was made after I wrote it down all these years ago: https://ptable.com/
I originally made this list because all of the print versions I had during middle school and high school were too simplistic and I wanted more detail out of it. This is probably still the case, however, since I’m not taking physical exams in chemistry I am very satisfied with the online version. The original vision of this list was to have all this information within the single square that the element takes up of the periodic table. More similar to the one’s that you hand up in a classroom than keep in your binder.
What it would include:
- Element numbers and letters and word (of course)
- Atomic mass
- Oxidation number
- Electron configuration notation
- Atomic mass
- Atomic radii, ionization energy, electronegativity, electron affinity
- All elements
- Group (including names, such as noble gases)
- Period
- Gas, solid, or liquid at standard conditions
Battlefield 2142 Game Tips List
I love Battlefield 2142 the game. I fully believe it is the best game that enbodies the principles of asymetric desing.
Here’s a better formatted list for people that are playing a 10+ year old game.
All Loading Screen Tips and Tricks Tutorial for Battlefield 2142 | BF2142 Tutorials
(0) You don’t need this if you are a pro just ultra noobs. Any time during play, you can customize your kit. The changed equipment will be in your inventory on next spawn.
(1) When you are playing as a squad, you will see the Field Upgrade Bar in the upper-left corner. When this is full, squad members are eligible to select a Field Upgrade.
(2) Field Upgrades are temporary unlocks. Once unlocked, these can be used as long as you stay on the server.
(3) The three Squad Leader Unlocks can only be used by Squad Leaders. Anyone can unlock them, but only Squad Leaders with a squad of a certain size are allowed to use them.
(4) The five player ability unlocks can be unlocked as any other weapon or item. The difference is, once unlocked they are always equipped and not a part of the customization.
(5) On the Kit Customization screen - you can choose between light or heavy body armor. The heavy armor reduces the sprint capacity, so it’s not all good with more protection.
(6) When you are promoted during a round, you can choose the unlock at the End of Round or - if you are in a hurry to get back to the fighting - wait and do this later on in BFHQ.
(7) Do not forget to check out the training film on the Titans. The film will guide you through the tactical information on the Soldier HUD, the rules of the battle, and provide valuable tips on how to best bring down the enemy Titan.
(8) Anytime during a round, you can press ESCAPE to get to the menu. Once you are done, just press ESCAPE again and you will return to the fight.
(9) Getting recommended for badges, ribbons and pins will help your Soldier’s progress up in rank.
(10) Watch out for those Sentry Guns support troops can deploy. You do not want to get too close before finding out if they were deployed by friendlies or enemy troops.
(11) You do not have to choose an unlock right away. Your unlock credits will be available in the Unlocks section of BFHQ.
(12) The Leaderboards in BFHQ show the best of the best. They can be filtered to show just your buddies, players from your country, or to only show the players you have dog tags from.
(13) The graph showing your stats progress in BFHQ will also predict your upcoming performance based on your recent efforts.
(14) Several awards can be achieved multiple times and they help you go up in rank.
(15) You can join a server your Buddy is playing on by pressing the join button, in the expanded Buddy List.
(16) When you knife kill someone, you get their dog tags. Snipers all over - beware.
(17) Some unlocks are not items but permanent upgrades to either kit or soldier.
(18) The Gruber 5 Scope Stabilizer unlock helps you settle your rifle drift as a sniper. Unlock it and pick off those dog tag collectors more easily.
(19) The A12 Enforcer Sentry Guns will scan the area for enemies. Tactically used they can be very effective in guarding important areas or paths.
(20) Commanders and Squad Leaders can give orders by using the context sensitive communication rose (default on ‘T’). Just aim at a strategic spot and send the order.
(21) Look out for drones as a good way of spotting a Squad Leader. Be sure to spot them before they spot you.
(22) Sentry Guns can be destroyed by firing at them. Or why not take them out with a well-placed EMP grenade?
(23) The enemy Titan giving you and your teammates a hard time? Do not forget that the weapon systems on the Titan exterior can be destroyed.
(24) EMP is an effective way of temporarily disabling vehicles. An EMP mine will do the job faster than the EMP grenades. Sneaky people are known for hijacking vehicles this way.
(25) A sniper who aims at the head will be more successful than the one that goes for the easy body shot.
(26) If you run out of ammo your sidearm can be a lifesaver. Do whatever it takes to keep your dog tags.
(27) The away bonus will help you get back on track with your career after some R&R. But the fastest way to go up in rank is to earn it on the battlefield.
(28) Any kills following your Squad Leader’s attack or defend orders will generate a bonus score.
(29) If you see a “2” next to a player’s name, this means they are veterans from Battlefield 2(TM). So, either be extra careful around those vets, or go after them extra hard to welcome them to the future.
(30) Which weapon is the Voss L-AR? Read more about it in BFHQ Unlocks or on the Kit Customization screen.
(31) You can have up to four (4) Soldiers with their own persistence per EA Account. If you would like to create a fifth Soldier, you will have to delete an existing Soldier first.
(32) Field Upgrades are only rewarded to soldiers in squads. This is one of the many reasons squad play might be the way to go, if you want the best experience.
(33) The NetBat system allows soldiers in the same squad to share information on enemy locations.
(34) Use the Squad Leader Bacon together with scrambled eggs for a nutritious breakfast for...
WhatPulse Database Recovery
I wrote this for myself for when my computer would occasionally crash or blue screen and my data from https://whatpulse.org/ would get corrupted.
- type in %localappdata%
- then go to whatpulse
- right click on whatpulse.db
- go to properties
- then press Previous Versions
- then recover
It’s a good software but I wouldn’t recommend it now as I prefer open-source alternatives. There is currently nothing similar to it but with how easy it is to vibe code today I plan on making an alternative soon. If anyone wants to make it I’m putting a $100-$200 bounty on the app to support the development.