What is the difference between photon torpedoes and quantum torpedoes?

The 2010 MMORPG Star Trek Online features quantum torpedoes. Their characteristic differences from photon torpedoes is higher velocity and higher damage per torpedo, but slower reload rate. Some Federation NPC vessels are equipped with these, as well as all Dominion NPC ships.

How much damage does a photon torpedo do?

All Photon torpedoes have the same base damage: 1351. In general, Photon torpedoes fire extra non-destructible torpedoes on high yield and have a fast (6) second reload time.

Can a photon torpedo destroy a planet?

You wouldn’t destroy material that could power an entire planet unless you had a lot of it. This brings us, of course, to the photon torpedo. However, for simplicity, a standard torpedo to use would be a warhead from Star Trek: The Next Generation, which carries a 1.5-kilogram payload of antimatter.

How powerful is a quantum torpedo?

The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual states that quantum torpedoes derive their destructive power from vacuum energy. Various in-universe sources describe quantum torpedoes as roughly double the destructive power of standard photon torpedoes, putting their yield somewhere in excess of 100 megatons of TNT.

How many photon torpedoes did Voyager use?

On the other hand, this episode states that Voyager has 32 torpedoes, which is in clear conflict with “The Cloud” (38), combined with the torpedoes we have seen in use (> 17) So actually, there is no point in continuing this countdown; either the crew managed to make new photon torpedoes, or the producers don’t care …

Do photon torpedoes exist?

photon torpedoes, which are energy pods of matter and anti-matter contained and held temporarily separated in a magno-photon force field. These can be used as torpedoes or depth charges, and can be set with electrochemical, proximity, and a variety of other fuses.

How powerful are Star Trek photon torpedoes?

The energy output of a photon torpedo, according to the Star Trek Technical Manuals is a maximum theoretical yield of 25 isotons and a maximum rated yield of 18.5 isotons.

How did Voyager replace torpedoes?

The issue is that Voyager starts with “38 torpedoes” but somehow uses way more through the series. I submit that they simply replicated the torpedo body/warp sustainer and then split the existing torpedo warhead antimatter into smaller amounts for specific purposes.