The Holodeck: Holographic Environment Simulators on Star Trek: The
Next Generation, Deep Space
Nine, and Voyager, where people and places are recreated for a variety of
recreational and training purposes. 3D
holographic projectors, combined with matter replicators (a version of Star Trek's
innovative matter-to-energy
transporter technology), create simulations essentially indistinguishable from reality. Replicated “holodeck
matter” is stable within the Holodeck but degrades into puffs of energy if removed into the “real” ship. Users
can create their own simulations or customize existing programs from a large library of Holodeck software. Star
Trek crew members have used the Holodeck to practice dancing or Aikido with simulated partners, go
kayaking in
simulated rapids, ride simulated horses, and interact with simulated historical or literary figures. Romantic
and erotic simulations are an obvious possibility even on a wholesome TV series, and in one Next Generation
episode, crewman Reginald Barclay suffers “holodiction” or Holodeck addiction when his fantasy life interferes
with his regular duties.
HOLODECK 1.x OPTIONS
HOLODECK 2.x
HOLODECK 3.x
