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REPLICATORS

Replicators

Replicators use the same technology as transporters. They use more energy because they create new objects rather than manipulate existing objects. An object is sampled at a molecular rather than quantum level. The computer then applies a lossy compression algorithm to save computer memory. This gives the computer a pattern from which to produce copies.

Voyager keeps a small supply of recycled bulk material from which to create new objects. A waveguide conduit system sends bulk material to the replicator, which reforms it into the requested objects, then it transmits the new object to the terminal.

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