Probes

Universe :	Prime Timeline
Name :	Probes [1]

Any of various devices fitted with sensor and propulsion systems which allow them to be deployed from a Starship in order to gather information. Most Federation probes are fired from a standard photon torpedo tube, and many are externally almost identical to a photon torpedo. [1] Whilst many Federation probes are short range sublight devices, some are capable of warp speed travel. The Class 8 probe is capable of sustained travel at high warp speeds. [2] On occasion highly specialised probes are employed for significant events, such as the one created by Dr Stubbs to study a stellar explosion in 2366. [3]

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References

#	Series	Season	Source	Comment
1	TOS	2	The Immunity Syndrome
2	TNG	2	The Emissary
3	TNG	3	Evolution

Series :	TOS Season 2
Episode :	The Immunity Syndrome

Series :	TNG Season 2
Episode :	The Emissary

Series :	TNG Season 3
Episode :	Evolution

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