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how has naruto not been able to complete his wind release:rasengan.
Has anyone noticed that the sound used when the wind chakra is slicing and dicing Kakuzu is oddly similar to the Chidori sound? Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:23, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Boyzzz96 11:43, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
Why isn't it mentioned that Naruto couldn't throw the Rasenshuriken when he first used the jutsu? Otherwise the line about him completing the technique in chapter 432 by showing he has learned to throw it doesn't make sense. I mean, you have a solution when there's no problem to begin with right? Before any one tells me to add it myself, believe me I would, but the last time I did it got taken down pretty quickly and hasn't been put back up in all the edits since. --Mini9tailedfox 18:34, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
I've mentioned it now. - Zero - Talk 17:32, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
Appreciate it Zero--Mini9tailedfox 08:21, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
Well, it was mentioned about Naruto not being able to throw the rasen shuriken the first time he used it when he was fighting Kakuzu. On the manga chapter 340, Yamato did comment, saying," It's called Rasen Shuriken, but it only works when you're right up close to your opponent." So I think the line about him completing the justu does make sense because he could finally throw it, thus finishing the justu.Boyzzz96 11:43, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
Boyzzz, here's the context of my comment: Originally the article wasn't clear about the problem of throwing the FRS. There were comments in parts about Naruto being able to throw it during his fight with Pain, but never about how he couldn't throw it when he first used it against Kakuzu except in the Trivia section, talking about how Chouji had noticed it couldn't be thrown. I made an edit to state that when the FRS was first seen Naruto hadn't learned to throw it. Almost as soon as I made the edit it was erased and a drawbacks section was added, but still no mention how throwing the FRS was a problem. So, instead of starting a pointless revert war, I left a note on here that that it should be added. I agree that the article makes sense right now, but earlier it wasn't as informative as it could've been. --Mini9tailedfox 09:19, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Hermit's Art?
Isn't the Rasenshuriken shown in Hermit Mode Naruto supposed to be called Hermit's Art: Rasenshuriken because of adding sage chakra and being used in hermit mode? Cooltamerboy 17:40, 25 February 2009 (UTC).
Depends. I have no clue about the japanese but my guess is that Kishi used the character for Wind Release instead of Hermit Art. Unless the chapter was mistranslated where it should've said Hermit Art, I'd assume it was meant to be Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. You might want to try and ask someone who knows a thing or two about japanese (not me obviously).--Mini9tailedfox 10:18, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
How else has an answer? Cooltamerboy 04:09, 19 March 2009 (UTC).
- A new article shouldn't be created unless he uses the name. So someone will have to double check the Japanese manga and throw a scan to ShounenSuki to check if a different name was used. ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) Mar 19, 2009 @ 17:42 (UTC)
Although he throws it in Sage mode, and the fact that it's infused with Sage chakra doesn't make it sage-mode exclusive, and therefore not strictly a sage art. When used in Sage mode it's not a different jutsu, it's just different execution. For example, Chou Oodama Rasengan cannot be used outside of sage mode (has never been shown, at least) and has only ever been used by characters in sage mode - Both of them using the 'Senpou' in front of it. Using Sage chakra with regular ninjutsu doesn't make it Sage arts. It doesn't become a 'Senpou: Rasengan' or 'Senpou: Kage Bunshin'.
The Rasenshuriken is not a Senjutsu.--Inferuno Ryuu 16:26, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
And Is It Still Kinjutsu???....He Did Complete It.....--AlienGamer
Yes It is. The only way Naruto can't damage himself is when he uses Sage Mode. If he uses it without it it's still a double edged jutsu. Of Course that's my opinion. I could be wrong.--Inferuno Ryuu 20:47, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
The only reason that Naruto can't use Wind Release: Rasenshuriken outside of Sage Mode is because the moment it would leave Naruto's hand, it would start or instantly lose it's chakra and become nothing. Though this is only a theory, and even one that has me a little confused as Rasengan becomes self-sustaining once complete, so there is no reason Naruto couldn't have been able to throw the Rasenshuriken, other than maybe the Wind chakra would disappear the moment it left his hand, which I don't think that but hey, I could be wrong. --Juubi no Ryuu (talk) 01:59, 21 April 2009 (UTC)\
That's not true. Senjutsu are moves that utilize natural energy. The moves are enhanced by the natural energy, so they become more powerful. While most of the jutsu used while in Sage Mode have not been seen when the user is not in Sage Mode, that does not mean that the user is incapable of using the attack outside of Sage Mode. Therefore, in my opinion at least, the Rasenshuriken counts as senjutsu, as long as Naruto is in Sage Mode when he uses it. Oh, and remember to sign your posts. --Enoki911 (talk) 20:22, December 27, 2009 (UTC)
Wind Style Rasenshuriken is classified, Ninjutsu, Senjutsu, and Kinjutsu. The form of jutsu of course makes it a Ninjutsu. It was first made before he ever learned Sage Mode. At that time if he threw it, the jutsu would not keep it's form. The jutsu would leave great damage to the body. Fracturing the bones in his arm, and the extended time of being in contact with it would cause damage to his chacra vessels. Making it be classifed Kinjutsu. Later on while using it in Sage Mode it would keep form after being thrown, cutting the time greatly to his exposure to the jutsu. While Sage Mode can take a greater impact and leave no damage to the body. The large amount of power in Sage Mode would also make it more powerful, even if it used a lot of chacra. He's only able to use it twice before losing Sage Mode. —This unsigned comment was made by Apollymi28 (talk • contribs) .
Pointless reply to a two year old discussion. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:30, July 3, 2011 (UTC)
This infobox has been here for a long time. Whoever made it, can they either delete it or allow it to be used officially for other jutsus? Yatanogarasu 23:27, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- The infobox still needs a bit more work, the form isn't quite ready and it's not supposed to be used with anything other than the form. ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) Jul 21, 2009 @ 18:14 (UTC)
No offense, but that infobox makes the article looks a mess. Maybe we shouldn't use it (from the looks of things, looks like nobody even bothered to make any improvements to it). Yatanogarasu 15:05, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
- It's been worked on since you last brought it up. There's still just some things to add. ~SnapperTo 23:35, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
Shouldn't the article name be "Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken". as the official name for it is "wind style: rasen shuriken", not "wind release: rasen shuriken".--Narutodude (talk) 05:13, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Narutodude
- This wiki's style is direct translations for jutu. We don't use the Viz translations as they tend to change depending on where it is..--TheUltimate3 (talk) 09:39, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
- In case your still reading this Lightning Blade is translated. Removing what you wrote doesn't mean I can't see it.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 22:01, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
sorry about that. I didn't really think before writing that, so i deleted it.--Narutodude (talk) 22:03, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Narutodude
Naruto Shippuden Movie 3
I saw the third Shippuden Movie today and at the end Naruto uses a triple sized Rasen-Shuriken against the villain. I also saw that it was far more powerful than the normal version and it created a blast even more powerful than the Sage Mode version (it made a crater 3 times smaller than Pein`s Shinra Tensei), but left Naruto unharmed. i know that movies have no connection with anime or manga, but I really do think that we should add this !!Art-is-a-blast (talk) 02:58, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
First of all. Where did you watch naruto shippuden movie 3? Cooltamerboy (talk) 15:09, 1 August 2009 (UTC).
In Japan, yesterday. Art-is-a-blast (talk) 04:15, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
SO, are you guys going to add the info or not ? Art-is-a-blast (talk) 15:20, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
Until it the movie is released than we will see if we can add it. Cooltamerboy (talk) 17:24, 2 August 2009 (UTC).
- Problem with that statement: Its allready released in cinema's...--AlienGamer--Talk-- 19:07, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
Ok, so you don`t believe me. Art-is-a-blast (talk) 01:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
One-hit Attack?
when naruto first used it on kakuzu, it technically didn't kill him yet cuz kakashi had to go down to the crater and finish the job himself with the raikiri. i admit it is a one hit ko when used in sage mode but maybe that should be added to the page.
naruto killed him two times, but kakuza had 5 hearts, two were destroyed and as naruto hit him he had 3, naruto take two hearts and kakashi did the restScreamo-fan (talk) 17:11, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
the reason kakuzu survive and bofy was intact was because of his body is made of those treads thingLinkdarkside (talk) 20:49, January 3, 2010 (UTC)
expanded rasenshuriken
Is the expanded rasenshuriken actually odama rasenshuriken? Cooltamerboy (talk) 12:38, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
- Expanded Rasenshuriken? --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 12:49, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
- I think he means the Sage-mode rasen shuriken...And y would it be odama rasenshuriken?..--AlienGamer--Talk (contribs)-- 13:04, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
The sphere in the middle is as the same size as the sage art: great ball rasengan. So i think it's great ball rasenshuriken? Cooltamerboy (talk) 14:51, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
It is shown. Cooltamerboy (talk) 15:05, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
- Where and how? Jacce | Talk 15:11, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
- He's probably talking about the Rasenshuriken that got the Pain that ripped people's souls apart, it expanded in mid-flight. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:08, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
Yup that's the one! The sphere inside it is the same size as sage art: great ball rasengan? Cooltamerboy (talk) 16:12, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
- No it shouldn't. When the technique is activated it is about the same size as a normal Rasengan. In Sage Mode shouldn't we go by the size of the Odama Rasengan that he used on the summons. In comparison, the FRS was normal sized. The size after it connects makes no difference. All Rasengans expand to a degree. The Rasengan in Rasenshuriken is still roughly Softball sized. It's just really really dense. Rayfire (talk) 16:17, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
So the rasenshuriken has no oodama variation? Cooltamerboy (talk) 16:49, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
- No, it never has...--AlienGamer--Talk (contribs)-- 16:51, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
Then how did naruto make a triple sized rasenshuriken in naruto shippuden movie 3? Increasing chakra amounts to it? Cooltamerboy (talk) 16:59, September 13, 2009 (UTC).
- You do know this isn't a Q&A site...--AlienGamer--Talk (contribs)-- 17:00, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
human path
in the manga, when the rasen shuriken expanded and hit the human path, were there any chakra needle affect on him? did the rasen shuriken create a big explosion like when naruto first used it? 22.214.171.124 (talk) 23:12, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
wait nvm i see the explosion but were the miniscule chakra needles attacking him?
- They're miniscule. They attack on the cellular level. They are too small to see, so, with the exception of the Rasenshuriken's debut, when we had to see them in order to understand what was happening, you will not see them. --Enoki911 (talk) 20:30, December 27, 2009 (UTC)
Wait, so, when the FRS hit Human Path, did it form the awesome sphere of needles as seen when it hit Kakuzu? If not, what exactly happened as it hit Human Path?
- yes it did form the sphere after expanding first to the size of the sphere then contracted and formed the full sphere, but instead of the poison like effect of the first version the improved version destroyed his entire body but a small part of his head, upper right Fawcettp (talk) 06:22, February 2, 2010 (UTC)
Was Human Path actually cut in two by the RS, because it doesn't seem to show that in the show? It seems to show him just being caught by it, and the real damage being done when the giant vortex formed. But, if that's the case, it doesn't make sense that the RS would be able to cut through rock, but not flesh. If its the other case, then why did the RS stop when it hit Human? Why didn't it just keep going? Furthermore, why would the vortex need to be formed if Human was already cut in two? Seems like a bit of overkill to me. --126.96.36.199 (talk) 20:38, September 1, 2010 (UTC)Adam Bulmash
Just to continue with what I was saying, the show seems to depict something like an eddy being formed since only one side of Human is being cut (incidentally, the side that was hit by the expanding blade). Since the blade is made of wind, this certainly is possible, and would support the fact that the RS stopped when it hit Human. Furthermore, the idea that the Human was cut in 2 doesn't make sense since both the manga and the anime show Human still standing after he is hit. His legs should have fallen to the ground after they were severed from the body. I think the reason for why the RS doesn't form the vortex after it hits a rock is the same reason for why people are not cut in two when hit by RS and inanimate objects are. Here's What I think happens: we know that wind has incredible cutting power. We know that the RS doesn't cut all the cells in the human body instantly, since the vortex needs to form, and even then, the vortex lasts for several seconds before dispersing. Therefore, it takes a while for RS to cut all the cells in the human body. This is why Human path wasn't instantly cut in two: it has to cut each cell, which we have already established takes a while. During that time the vortex forms. A rock, on the other hand, has no cells, so all that comes into effect is wind's incredible cutting power. --220.127.116.11 (talk) 17:46, September 2, 2010 (UTC)Adam Bulmash
Japanese inflatable Rasen Shuriken cosplay toy
I want to be able to see this toy, and see if it actually looks like the Rasenshriken.--adngo714 18:15, June 3, 2010 (UTC)adngo714
Dimensional Rasenshuriken?
When Naruto threw the Rasenshuriken at Human Path, it was only a 2-D flat blade, like Distructo Disk. But in the latest chapter (497), he throws it and it expands into a 3-D sphere. Am I looking at this correctly or should we change it to mention this improvement? --Zaxbeez
- The shuriken just exploded like it did with Kakuzu.--Deva 27 (talk) 16:50, June 4, 2010 (UTC)
- But did it happen with the Human Path? Chapter 432, Pages 6-7, it shredded Human Path but didn't get Animal Path, who was directly above it. -- Zaxbeez
- The shuriken expanded and later exploded when the animal path was further away.--Deva 27 (talk) 17:06, June 4, 2010 (UTC)
- But did it happen with the Human Path? Chapter 432, Pages 6-7, it shredded Human Path but didn't get Animal Path, who was directly above it. -- Zaxbeez
- Why what? Zaxbeez
I guess why two different uses. If anything the variant he used on Nine-Tails would have probably taken out all of the Pain. Unless perhaps it has to impact to work? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 02:51, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
hey Douch bags why did you change the thrown rasenshuriken back to the manga version ? —This unsigned comment was made by Petar93 (talk • contribs) .
- Because the image has a bad angle, it's not like the one from the manga, which better showcases the sideway view of the "blades" of the shuriken. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:58, June 6, 2010 (UTC)
Sage Art: Rasen-Shuriken
It is my belief that the whole reason Wind Element: Rasen-Shuriken is capable of being thrown is in fact Sage mode. In the original version, in normal form, the chakra used to maintain the containment would dissipate after leaving Naruto's hand, thus releasing the self sustaining chakra inside of the sphere, including the wind element chakra that is used in Rasen-Shuriken. However in Sage Mode, using Nature energy to enhance the power in the Rasengan, and by extension the Rasen-Shuriken, nature energy is present. Using nature manipulation causes the Nature energy to take on the responsibility of containment, thus producing the whistling and the shuriken look. So as nature energy is found everywhere, not just inside of Naruto while in Sage Mode, it would make sense that the sustaining chakra is present wherever he is throwing the rasen-shuriken. As such I call it Sage Art: Rasen-Shuriken, because I don't believe that without sage mode that particular Rasen-Shuriken is possible.
What you believe and what is written are two very different things. If the manga states it's called 'Wind Element: Rasen-Shuriken', then it is called 'Wind Element: Rasen-Shuriken'. Gojinn (talk) 04:23, June 7, 2010 (UTC)
New image
Every previous attempt to download pictures to this site has been a failure, so could someone else please add a picture of Naruto hitting the Fox with this? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 05:24, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
- We do not need a manga image of the giant fox getting hit with a giant wind sphere. We already have images of the effects of wing sphere, we don't need another.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 11:34, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
Image:Senjutsu Fūton Rasenshuriken.png
Why do people feel the need to replace this image with images that show the same as the rest of the images on the page? I feel this image has more details, being as it is not glowing and obscuring details... - SimAnt 14:00, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
- New one any better?..World Cup '10 EEENNNNNGGLLLLAAAANNNNDDDD (AlienGamer ⁝ Talk) 14:11, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
- Yup. :) - SimAnt 14:17, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
Direct hit
When the central sphere [[1]] with his target, it works in a manner similiar to when he was fighting Kakazu.
When he is unable to make a direct hit though, he is able to expand it after it has been thrown, compensating for imprecise aim or fleeing opponents by widening the area of effect. The senjutsu chakra also allows Naruto to increase the Rasenshuriken's destructive power, as the technique that left Kakuzu's body reasonably intact has improved to the point of tearing Pain's Human Path to pieces.Thomas Finlayson (talk) 17:55, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
- The sphere also expanded even when it didn't hit anything. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:32, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
- It grew larger, not expand and hit the Pains with the Cell targeting blades. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:08, June 11, 2010 (UTC)
- Grow and expand are the same thing, the sphere's radius increased and damaged what it hit. Now why it didn't increase as much as it did when it hit Kakuzu is beyond me. Either the one which hit Kakuzu grew larger because it was more unstable than the senjutsu version, or the Paths of Pain jumped and were thrown further than it appeared. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:46, June 11, 2010 (UTC)
There was a significant difference in radius (by a multiple of 10?), and the only difference between when used against Pain and when used against the Fox is that when it hit Animal Path it was on the edge. Granted it also cut up those rocks when it hit missed the Deva Path but I will put that down to some flaw in the technique (only works when it actually hits something with chakra/cells/etc, or else it could have been used like a rocket launcher in a video game where you hit them with the blast of a miss rather than a direct shot). With the Fox though the sphere had to impact. Moreover, if you look [closely] you will see that the Fox is in the centre of the sphere. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 03:56, June 11, 2010 (UTC)
Why do you think the blades target cells? They're never said that they seek the cells to strike them, just that they have that effect when they hit cells. No such "it only affects things with chakra". You can see both when Naruto first practiced with it and when he used it against Kakuzu that there was significant damage to the area, it all depends on the part which hits the terrain. If it hits if the blade, it just plain cuts, if it hits with the expansion of the sphere, it makes a crater. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:58, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
Okay, fair enough. But does that mean, not indending to put words in your mouth, you agree that it only expands crater style when his target impacts the central sphere? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:05, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
Not necessarily. The technique cuts (blade) and "grinds" (sphere, using grind to differentiate what each part does) everything it can. Every time we saw grinding damage, it made craters. Not sure if it was shown against Pain due to dust or if people were lazy to animate it. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:09, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
Why change things? The only real difference between when Naruto used it (used, not at results yet) was how it hit his targets. Thus the difference in results must be in the impact. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 03:51, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
When Naruto used it against Kakuzu, the blades and Kakuzu's body were in parallel, when it hit the Human Realm, the blades were perpendicular to his body, and then he was hit by the sphere. I watched the episode again, and noticed that there where two expansions. First there was an expansion that happened like the blade, as if the entire technique had been scaled up. The sphere looked like it was about three times the size of Great Ball Rasengan. Then there was a second expansion, which made the greater sphere, similar to the one made when Naruto hit Kakuzu. By the distance which Naruto seemed to be when he jumped, he was further away from where the Paths of Pain were than he was from Kakuzu. It would mean that the spheres were approximately the same size, just seen from different distances, which accounts the apparent difference in size. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:05, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
- I am sorry, but could you clarify what you are getting at? That the sizes were the same and that changed the effect? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:23, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
Yes, sizes are the same, effect is different because of the increase in the technique's stability after the employment of sage chakra. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:35, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- I am sorry, but I do not see how that could be. Where could that difference have come from? The only difference I saw was how it impacted. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:48, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- The only difference in how it hits is the one I mentioned, Kakuzu was hit with the sphere, and the blade parallel to his body (vertically, so to speak), and the Human Path was with hit first with blade when it expanded horizontally, and then by the expanding sphere. In the end, both were hit by the sphere. You're not considering that Naruto uses that jutsu in Sage Mode, with sage chakra. Naruto is able to throw the technique because he used sage chakra to stabilize it. Before, the technique had to be used quickly, or else it would disperse. When it connected pre-Sage Mode, it would expand much faster, because as it was less stable. Post-Sage Mode, the technique is much more stable, evidenced by the fact it can be thrown, something Naruto couldn't do before. In the end, it did the same as it did with Kakuzu, it just took longer because it was thrown, because it expanded, and the damage was worse because Sage chakra is stronger than regular chakra. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:10, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- And against the Fox? Now I see the problem. You think I am doing a Kakazu vs. Pain use, but I am looking at Pain vs. Fox use. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:15, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- Still applies, the Fox is big and it couldn't dodge the attack, the sphere hit it and became bigger. The sphere always expands and becames the big stuff that you're talking about. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:31, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- And against the Fox? Now I see the problem. You think I am doing a Kakazu vs. Pain use, but I am looking at Pain vs. Fox use. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:15, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- The only difference in how it hits is the one I mentioned, Kakuzu was hit with the sphere, and the blade parallel to his body (vertically, so to speak), and the Human Path was with hit first with blade when it expanded horizontally, and then by the expanding sphere. In the end, both were hit by the sphere. You're not considering that Naruto uses that jutsu in Sage Mode, with sage chakra. Naruto is able to throw the technique because he used sage chakra to stabilize it. Before, the technique had to be used quickly, or else it would disperse. When it connected pre-Sage Mode, it would expand much faster, because as it was less stable. Post-Sage Mode, the technique is much more stable, evidenced by the fact it can be thrown, something Naruto couldn't do before. In the end, it did the same as it did with Kakuzu, it just took longer because it was thrown, because it expanded, and the damage was worse because Sage chakra is stronger than regular chakra. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:10, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
Okay, new tract. I do not think that the Animal Pain was consumed by the sphere, only the blade; for the top of his head was the only thing left for his upper torso (at an angle at that). That would not make sense if he was consumed by the sphere (should be a lot more left), but it does if he was getting cut up by it. Why was the Fox not cut up then? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:34, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
Him being consumed by the blade only makes sense if you say it was his upper body. The blade cut him in half, and then kept on slicing him as his upper body fell on top of the blade, kinda like those industrial machines that slice cheese and ham, which makes sense, considering the angle of what was left of the head. Maybe the blade does this sort of slicing because it only acts in one bidimensional plane, unlike the sphere which has a volume, acting in a tridimensional space, which then would account for the cutting of the chakra circulatory system. About the Fox, maybe it is too strong to sustain such heavy damage, or it heals very fast and Kishimoto didn't want to use a panel to show the healing. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:02, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
Due to the lack of visible damage on the Fox as it was I doubt that would be a problem. Moreover, we do not know if the healing abilities apply to the beasts outside of humans. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 02:18, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
I think it should be mentioned somewhere about the unique noise this jutsu makes. - SimAnt 18:33, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
It already says it gives off a loud bell-like screech. --Bathman (talk) 18:42, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
- Oh... indeed it does... but it also makes the screech after thrown. - SimAnt 18:49, June 10, 2010 (UTC)
GIF image of RasenShuriken
I think you should add a GIF clip of the Rasnshuriken being realsed and thrown. It would be cool.22.214.171.124 (talk) 16:08, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
Can we Use this GIF image in the wind release: Rasenshuriken article
Can we use this GIF image of naruto making the rasenshuriken it would make the article cooler and more intresting.
here's the file: [2]
OneMetropolis (talk) 21:37, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
- The image is of terrible quality, it has subtitles in it, and having a continuously looping GIF is extremely annoying and distracting.
- I'd vote for no. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 22:11, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
- I say no for completely petty and selfish reasons: Gifs tend to piss me off.
- Now I think they work at the Bleach Wiki. Those are fine...
- But still no.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 22:42, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
- well it's not supose to be real clear it's just to give you an ideal of how it's used by the character. 18.104.22.168 (talk) 01:04, June 15, 2010 (UTC)
- Well-written text and a still image do that job without annoying the hell out of people. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 07:36, June 15, 2010 (UTC)
- well it's not supose to be real clear it's just to give you an ideal of how it's used by the character. 188.8.131.52 (talk) 01:04, June 15, 2010 (UTC)
- ^_^ We don't even need to come up with excuses to reject any .gif related idea, Image policy#Image quality... ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) Jun 18, 2010 @ 00:12 (UTC)
But I will anyway. And what? What? /triestoactthugandfails. /crysintowarcraftpillow --TheUltimate3 (talk) 00:26, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
punching the vortex???!!!
maybe I'm wrong but did just naruto punch the vortex away? how is that possible??? --188.8.131.52 (talk) 20:35, June 17, 2010 (UTC)
What vortex?Questionaredude (talk) 00:52, June 18, 2010 (UTC) baw...the vortex that is created after RS hits an opponent and the wind blades cut the cells... but naruto actually punched(or pushed)it can someone explain? --126.96.36.199 (talk) 19:46, June 26, 2010 (UTC) can anyone explain this or not? --220.127.116.11 (talk) 07:46, July 25, 2010 (UTC)
Ranged version and Melee version
Does this make more sense? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:03, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- How are those two forms any different? --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 00:10, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- The melee version is the one he uses both times against the Fox. It expands like a rasegan but holds its shape. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:25, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- He threw the Rasenshuriken at the Nine-Tails. It just did, what it apparently does when it makes direct contact.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 00:27, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Ranged version also made the vortex against Human Path. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:29, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Not like that, and when he threw it (get to Ultimate in a sec) before that never happened. This time it was different, explain what the difference was otherwise. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:35, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- @TheUltimate3, I agree for the first time it was used against the Fox, but the second? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:35, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Ranged version also made the vortex against Human Path. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:29, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- He threw the Rasenshuriken at the Nine-Tails. It just did, what it apparently does when it makes direct contact.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 00:27, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- The melee version is the one he uses both times against the Fox. It expands like a rasegan but holds its shape. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 00:25, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Second time he basically used it, as it originally was. Just jammed it at his target. Doesn't mean there are two different versions of it.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 00:38, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Hmm...point, and it would not hurt him since it was in his...mind, thingy. Okay, but what about a) punching it, and b) what made the first act so different? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:04, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- A) when did he punch it? B) What made the first time he used it so different was that it hurt him. Beyond that it worked exactly the same as it did against Kakuzu when he jammed it at the fox, albeit with a lot more power.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 01:14, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- A) as part of his finishing move against the Fox, or shoved it, something like that. B) Why not do that against Pain? Potential answer: the situation was different. Question: how was the situation different? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 02:45, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- A) when did he punch it? B) What made the first time he used it so different was that it hurt him. Beyond that it worked exactly the same as it did against Kakuzu when he jammed it at the fox, albeit with a lot more power.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 01:14, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Hmm...point, and it would not hurt him since it was in his...mind, thingy. Okay, but what about a) punching it, and b) what made the first act so different? Thomas Finlayson (talk) 01:04, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
Because jamming it at his opponent has the added bonus of sending wind chakra into his arm causing him be unable to mold chakra. That's why, until Sage Mode, the jutsu was considered incomplete and a kinjutsu. Not being thrown, it's a double edged sword. Using it as it first was against Pain would have been a very very BAD move. Using it against the Nine-Tails within his mind however it was not.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 10:02, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
Its inside his mind, he can't hurt himself if this is his will and mind using the chakra against the fox.
- Hmm...I'll buy that. But how did he know it would work like that? Practice despite it being forbidden. And none of that "he just imagined it stuff," the resluts have thus far been based on "reality." Thomas Finlayson (talk) 23:28, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- ...He made it. He would have to know what it can do.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 23:31, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
New Rasenshuriken
In the new chapter Naruto used a completely new Version of Rasenshuriken that it was amazingly stronger than his other versions .--Chris20 (talk) 16:41, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Are this [3] same with this http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/499/10/ also look what Kyubi said--Chris20 (talk) 16:54, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
Go at it. SSM, I think you're giving the anime too much credit. There were clearly clones helping him, so what if they weren't so close to him, they were still there. Nothing was ever conclusively decided on Naruto being able to use the regular Rasengan without clones (without the Demon Fox cloak) and you want to say he can do Rasenshuriken by himself? That's laughable. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 22:05, July 18, 2010 (UTC)
- Except that Naruto can create a Rasengan without clones even in Base Mode now. Look at Volume 29, Chapter 258, Page 04 (Volume page 91), and he was creating a Rasengan on his own while in Jirobu's trap, he just lost the chakra before he was able to complete it. And I mean in Sage Mode he's able to complete the Rasenshuriken on his own due to greater chakra control and power. Hell during 497 and 499, Naruto even created the Rasenshuriken without clones, same thing in 432 page 01-02 and 434. He can't do the Rasenshuriken in Base without clones, but in Sage Mode he can. That's what I'm saying from what we've seen.--SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 22:16, July 18, 2010 (UTC)
- 497: clone. 499: smokescreen and surrounded by clones. ~SnapperTo 22:25, July 18, 2010 (UTC)
In Sage Mode, Naruto doesn't need Clones to create the Rasenshuriken
In both the Anime and the Manga, we've seen him in Sage Mode create the Rasenshuriken with andwithout clones. In the most recent chapters, Naruto was able to create the Rasenshuriken on his own even though he had Clone aid. And then in the anime we had this solidified when he used two hands to create the Rasenshuriken in the final part of Naruto vs Pain. The fact is he can do it both ways in Sage Mode, while it's required in his base mode to need clones. --SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 22:09, July 18, 2010 (UTC)
- This is at least the third (first, second) time you have brought this up, and for the third time: Naruto forming a Rasen by himself would receive special attention. As it is, Kishimoto is saving time by not dedicating several panels to the clones' creation and then the Rasen's formation. ~SnapperTo 22:21, July 18, 2010 (UTC)
the vortex being pushed
in chapter 499 page 11 naruto... i don't know punched or pushed or thrust whatever you call it, somehow pushed the vortex on the kyuubi can someone explain this to me or at least mention this in the page?thanks --22.214.171.124 (talk) 18:48, August 21, 2010 (UTC)
Maybe because his skin in sage mode is much tougher he was resistant to his mini wind blades and could somehow push it into the nine-tails, possibly using sage chakra in his hand.Kamakazi janabi (talk) 01:47, September 5, 2010 (UTC)
Word changing
Why isn't it Rasen-Shuriken?? And for that matter, why are we doing this to all the Rasen pages? Fangzntalonz (talk) 02:28, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- For the same reason we don't use Kage Bunshin, Shunshin, or Kawarimi, but Shadow Clone, Body Flicker, and Body Replacement. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 02:40, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Which is? Fangzntalonz (talk) 02:44, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Rasengan and Chidori was always a special case, one that was supposed to be discussed a long time ago. Instead of forcing a change which I know will cause wars this will be discussed properly.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 03:17, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- I was under the impression that this was already discussed thoroughly... Didn't we reach consensus a long time ago that only Rasengan and Chidori should be kept in Japanese? I see no reason to keep Rasenshuriken and Rasenrengan in Japanese. Both are easily recognisable in English and neither has a translation that is awkwardly long or difficult. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 13:07, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- It could be because the chidori and Rasengan are iconic names, meaning that even though it's only RASEN we should still keep it. I mean even we also named it, Chidori Current and Chidori Sharp Spear, or Great Ball Rasengan Perhaps it is also because the name have a better ring to it than Spiraling Shuriken. Might i ask how Viz Manga translated it. --Gojita (talk) 14:14, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- I was under the impression that this was already discussed thoroughly... Didn't we reach consensus a long time ago that only Rasengan and Chidori should be kept in Japanese? I see no reason to keep Rasenshuriken and Rasenrengan in Japanese. Both are easily recognisable in English and neither has a translation that is awkwardly long or difficult. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 13:07, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Rasengan and Chidori was always a special case, one that was supposed to be discussed a long time ago. Instead of forcing a change which I know will cause wars this will be discussed properly.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 03:17, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Which is? Fangzntalonz (talk) 02:44, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
The discussion never really happened. It really just made ended with "Rasengan and Chidori stay how they are" but didn't reach the massive variations the two jutsu made. That being said, I'm spent from an hour 1/2 pointless class so I will respond more thoroughly in a few hours.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 14:59, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Ok I decided to not suck. Yes, some of them can be translated delicately as you pointed out. But I am on the side of the fence where because the jutsu has is a variation of the Rasengan, and shares part of it's name it flows better consistently with the parent. Rasengen going into Rasenshuriken for example flows better than Rasengan going into Spiraling Shuriken.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 15:06, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- That... could pose difficulties...
- So it's going to be Rasenrengan, Rasenshuriken, and Rasentarengan? How about Rasen Chōtarengan? Should we translate the Ōdama and Chōōdama? Will it be Senpō: Chōōdama Rasentarengan or Sage Art: Super Great Ball Rasentarengan? Are we really going to translate selective parts of a given name? —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 15:14, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- He ma, look! Yum. ~SnapperTo 16:30, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
RasenShuriken in Lost Tower?
I heard that Rasen Shuriken is gonna be in the 4th Shippuuden movie and that there is a trailer on Youtube confirming this. I'm having difficulty finding it. If someone saw this trailer, can you please confirm this or just post a link. I'm curious to see if they will ignore all manga canon like they did in the 3rd Shippuuden movie. I'm just REALLY curious!! Thanks220.127.116.11 (talk) 09:47, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
- I've seen the video, it's not Rasenshuriken. There are some videos with really quick views of it, and it looks like it, but there was this video (I think it's been deleted already), which showed the entire scene. It's just another Rasengan variation. Naruto and Minato both make a Rasengan, and then they put them near each other, and the spinning of one accelerates the spinning of the other, making a bigger Rasengan that gives off an aura. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:18, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWqBtIlPJc at 1:05
- Well that's a new video. This means he uses both Rasenshuriken and a new Rasengan variation. The new variation is what he uses to kill the bad guy in the end though, he kinda becomes this giant puppet. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:56, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
check the date its not new —This unsigned comment was made by 220.127.116.11 (talk • contribs) .
It's new to be, I've never seen it before. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 22:16, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
Name of the Jutsu
In Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm, the thrown Rasen Shuriken has a different name than the regular Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken. In the game (as seen when buying the Ultimate Justu video) it's called True Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken. I know it sounds weird and is probably pointless, but should this be taken into consideration?Sparxs77 (talk) 21:53, October 21, 2010 (UTC)
- Its a video game, the manga and anime both call it Rasenshuriken--Deva 27 (talk) 22:00, October 21, 2010 (UTC)
Inflatable Rasenshuriken
Why is there a triva mention for a inflatable Rasenshuriken cosplay toy. Its irrevalent information
- Forgot to sign last post Narutofox94 (talk) 05:35, April 21, 2011 (UTC)Narutofox94
- Bump Narutofox94 (talk) 22:19, April 21, 2011 (UTC)Narutofox94
- Im deleting it since no one seems to care 188.8.131.52 (talk) 05:20, April 22, 2011 (UTC)Narutofox94
- Bump Narutofox94 (talk) 22:19, April 21, 2011 (UTC)Narutofox94
naruto's eyes
why do naruto's eyes have the nine tails' look but still remain blue when he uses the rasenshuriken? —This unsigned comment was made by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs) .
- Because whoever coloured that (either Kishimoto in a colour page, or in this case, the anime team) chose to do it this way. Plot wise, maybe Naruto is drawing just a bit of the Nine-Tails chakra, enough to change their shape, but not their colour. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 04:17, July 17, 2011 (UTC)
above s-rank
kakashi said it was above s-rank so shouldn't someone write in rank above s-rank. or something similar. —This unsigned comment was made by Rildey (talk • contribs) .
- Kakashi says it could possibly be above S-rank. The third Databook officially gives it a S-rank.--Deva 27 03:58, September 22, 2011 (UTC)
Small Addition
Deva27 Yes I realise the attack has been stated to be powerful before. I thought that you know, commentary from one of the most powerful ninja to exist in the series holds some weight but whatever. Skitts (talk) 16:34, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
- Naruto smashed into a giant demon and used it as the final push to drag out it's chakra. It's powerful. We all know it. If Madara had just looked at it and flicked it away without resorting to Rinnegan then that would have been worth mentioning.--TheUltimate3 ~Keeper of Lore~ 16:36, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
Fair enough. :P Skitts (talk) 16:38, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
Chidori Senbon
This is so powerful because it uses shape and nature transformation right? Then why doesn't Chidori Senbon do that?--188.8.131.52 (talk) 00:31, January 2, 2012 (UTC)
Because lightning is a different nature from wind, and this technique trumps it in that the shape transformation from Rasengan is much more complex than that off Chidori Senbon, and because combining this complex shape transformation with nature transformation is much harder than Chidori Senbon's. All of Sasuke's Chidori techniques, except for Kirin are A-ranked, while this is S-ranked, showing how difficult to learn/perform it is. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:20, January 2, 2012 (UTC)
Is there any particular reason why this isn't categorized as shurikenjutsu while Mini-Rasenshuriken is? o3o Skitts (talk) 09:27, January 7, 2012 (UTC)
- It only looks like a shuriken. Neither of them should be labelled as such.— Cerez365™ 11:55, January 7, 2012 (UTC)
Had me wondering, which is why I the Mini version was listed as such. :P Skitts (talk) 16:46, January 7, 2012 (UTC)
Rasenshuriken would have hit Naruto
In naruto shippuden episode 164, you see Naruto throw two Rasenshuriken: one is himself transformed into a Rasenshuriken, the other is an actual Rasenshuriken. The Rasenshuriken transformation is absorbed, making Naruto appear. He tackles the Pain that absorbed the technique and then the other Rasenshuriken attacks Deva Path, who repels it. However, Naruto was only a meter away from Deva Path, so if Rasenshuriken had hit, he would have also been torn to pieces or caught in the blast. And it coulnd´t have been a Shadow Clone, because they are made out of chakra and would have been absorbed by the other Pain. Was this something Kishi overlooked or just a bad tactic?22.214.171.124 (talk) 18:26, March 23, 2012 (UTC)
- Considering that it slices through objects and continues flying when thrown, I'm pretty sure it would have just sliced through the Deva Path and continued on until it detonated. Skitts (talk) 18:32, March 23, 2012 (UTC)
- Or Naruto would have broken out of the transformation, stopped, then flee like hell when it hit? Orr he knew that he'd repel it? It's no use to wonder about stuff like that.--Cerez365™ 20:52, March 23, 2012 (UTC)
Three techniques in one article
I guess nobody is really bothered that the article combines three techniques:
- Kinjutsu — Wind Release — Rasenshuriken
- Sage Mode — Wind Release — Rasenshuriken
- Nine-Tails Chakra Mode — Wind Release — Rasenshuriken
into one article. But could it at least be done in a way that makes sense! The technique is currently classified as kinjutsu...which is only true for the initial version. It uses a "Overview, Improvement, Drawbacks" scheme that causes the 3 version to be split across 3 sections.
(Not to mention that it could be argued that the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode version fits better within the Mini-Rasenshuriken article.)
So, wouldn't it be better to create the following sections:
- Overview
- Rasenshuriken (Kinjutsu)
- Rasenshuriken (Sage Mode)
- Rasenshuriken (Nine-Tails Chakra Mode)
that would allow contributors to assign the correct information to the correct technique?--Joolushko Tunai Fenta Hovalis (talk) 13:07, April 4, 2012 (UTC)
No. Skitts (talk) 13:11, April 4, 2012 (UTC)
Rasenshuriken + Kurama yang chakra
In the manga chapter 559, the explosion of rasenshuriken of Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, transforms Zetsu in trees http://www.mangareader.net/naruto/559/12 —This unsigned comment was made by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs) .


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This is a great pick. Simple and yet full of details and guaranteed Ascension style.
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Ascension has taken his distinctive and much emulated style (thanks to his popular tutorials) to a new level with this map, by following a tutorial by Su Liam, another Guild member.
The stand-out point is the depictions of the cities which stand bright against the dark brooding background.
Ascension says:
I tried a completely different method but still ended up in pretty much the same place...so that's cool. I tried doing something like Su Liam's recent tut but only from memory; had I actually followed it I may have had different results. This hybrid method got me going quite quickly and I had the basic map done in about 10 minutes. But because I need definable areas to create masks I had to go back and re-figure everything out and that took some time. Then I had to clean up artifacts that can still be seen in some places along the coasts (banding) and that killed a few hours. Getting the ocean right was probably the hardest part so that's why I had to re-figure things in order to mask it off. The forests went quickly, scattered dry brush, pattern overlay, textured bevel, and some color tweaks. The rivers, as always, killed most of my day.Original Thread
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This is a great pick. Simple and yet full of details and guaranteed Ascension style.
Ya, I really dig that one.
You guys noticed the "mounted glass" lettering style in the title, right?
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Why not relax and enjoy a barbecue or picnic at one of our picnic areas?
Both gas and wood-burning barbecues are available free of charge.
You can order a gourmet picnic pack when you arrive and barbecue in style. It's a perfect way to catch up with family and friends, or to let the kids run free while you enjoy the natural surrounds.
Picnic areas and barbecues are available for group bookings.
For reservations and pricing, please contact us.
Tel: 1300 966 784
Capacity for outdoor events
You can book a picnic, barbecue or cocktail event at any one of our many gorgeous outdoor venues.
See below to find out how many guests each venue can comfortably hold.
|Brolga Lawn
|Koala Picnic
|Koala Boardwalk
|Birds of Prey
|Platypus Verandah
|Fern Gully
|Robert Eadie Pavillion
For all function, conference and meeting enquiries and bookings,
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Star Trek: The Experience was a US$70 million permanent Star Trek-themed attraction at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, owned by Cedar Fair Enterprise. Containing shops styled after the Deep Space 9 Promenade, a restaurant styled after Quark's, The History of the Future Museum (which was a large collection of props and artifacts), and the Klingon Encounter and Borg Invasion 4D rides. The store was the largest Star Trek-themed store in the world.
Terry Farrell commented after a visit The Experience "I got jostled around and shot at. I didn't have to pretend to react for once. Instead of jumping around and shaking, the ride did it all for me. That was pretty cool". ("Farrell's Fate", Star Trek Monthly, issue 43)
In 1992, Gary Goddard began developing The Starship Enterprise as an attraction in Las Vegas. It was intended to be a full-scale replica of the refit USS Enterprise, both its exterior and interiors. The idea was rejected despite five months of planning as the cost would've been too high if the attraction had flopped. [1]
The Experience opened with 2,500 on hand for a gala premier on 3 January 1998. It was originally a property owned by Paramount Parks, built by Landmark Entertainment resort/theme park developer and coordinated by the Paramount/Viacom licensing division. It was sold to Cedar Fair, owner of Knott's Berry Farm, with the other Paramount Parks division amid the parent Viacom split of CBS and Paramount Pictures in 2006.
On the Star Trek: Voyager Season 1 DVD, a special feature explained the attraction, including interviews with some staff members and performers.
On 2 May 2008, TrekMovie.com reported the future of Star Trek: The Experience was in doubt due to declining attendance. On 2 July 2008, Cedar Fair and CBS Consumer Products officially announced that Star Trek: The Experience would be closing on 1 September 2008, as no agreements were reached between the various parties needed to keep the attraction operational. Cedar Fair is required to completely vacate the space at the Hilton by 31 December 2008, when their contract with CBS expires. At the time, CBS stated that they were exploring several possibilities to keep The Experience running, possibly at another location. [2]
The closing ceremony was held on 1 September 2008. The public was invited to attend the ceremony, which was presented in the tradition of a naval decommissioning ceremony. Giving the keynote at the closing was Suzie Plakson, who introduced all the members of the Star Trek: The Experience staff. April Hebert, who played T'pril, was introduced last as the longest serving cast member of Star Trek: The Experience and given the United Federation of Planets banner. Chase Masterson was also in attendance for the closing ceremony, and Garrett Wang made a brief appearance at Quark's shortly before closing. Chad Boutte, Operations Manager of Star Trek: The Experience, gave the final speech with the final words "live long and prosper".
The props and equipment displayed at the attraction were shipped back to Hollywood where Paramount Pictures will retain them in storage. [3]
Star Trek actor Robert Picardo, who performed in the Borg Invasion 4D, was critical of the decision to close the attraction right before the release of the new Star Trek film which he expected to revitalize the franchise. [4]
According to a 6 Feb 2009 article from the Las Vegas Sun, Star Trek: The Experience was to reopen in the Neonopolis Mall in downtown Las Vegas on 8 May 2009. This ultimately did not happen, for reasons as yet unknown. It was stated that the date was chosen to coincide with the release of Star Trek. Reports stated that only the first phase would open this year, with the complete Experience to re-open in early 2010. On 10 April 2010, some of the unwanted props and equipment from the exhibit were sold at auction. [5] The "STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE Warehouse Sale" was handled by newly-formed auction house Propworx, Inc. in their first Star Trek auction. [6] As of August 2011, the exhibit has not yet reopened.
It has also been suggested that the new Experience, should it reopen, will show more of the Original Series than its predecessor. [7]
The Experience
Star Trek: The Experience played host to parties, receptions, weddings, scheduled events, and conventions. Those who wished to hold their wedding there could have it in Starfleet uniform on the bridge of the USS Enterprise-D, with Star Trek aliens such as Ferengi and Klingons as witnesses. The bridge facility was available for photo opportunities and costumes could be rented for the same.
The Klingon Encounter and Borg 4D adventures uniquely combined ride simulators, accurately detailed sets, special effects and trained, dedicated costumed live actors to make guests truly feel they were actually in the Trek universe. The site offered tie-in parties, photo opportunities and sidebar events when Creation Entertainment's annual Star Trek convention was held at the Hilton in August.
Promenade shops
Moogie's Trading Post
Moogie's Trading Post was located outside Quark's just before the entrance to the Promenade.
Admiral Collection
Molecular Imaging Chamber
Zek's Grand Emporium
Latinum Jewelers
Garak's Clothiers
Quark's Bar and Restaurant
Quark's Bar & Restaurant was a fine dining establishment.
Klingon Encounter
Initially, a group of about twenty visitors entered a rather confining room. (The exact number of participants varied, as friends and family were unlikely to split.) Once inside the room, one of the ride directors began speaking about the Experience and seemed to be intentionally making it sound unexciting, like you were "visiting a typical museum" and limited to a shuttle ride – motion simulator. During this initial lecture of Star Trek history, a small device displayed scenes from several Star Trek movies.
The group entered the next room, where they were instructed via monitor about the shuttle ride when there was "trouble" with the monitors... then the lights went out. Dozens of small round flashes flickered through the darkness to simulate the "transporter effect", accompanied by the transporter sound effect and a rush of cold air. When the lights returned, the walls and floor had changed... you appeared to be on the transporter pad aboard the USS Enterprise-D. The layout was similar to the usual transporter room as seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the group was facing a Starfleet uniformed transporter technician at their station.
While on the transporter pad, a Starfleet officer asked the group leaders (two ride-tour directors) to accompany them. An officer then explained that the visitors were beamed aboard the starship Enterprise and were in "what 'you' would call the future, the year 2371." He then requested the group to follow him. The group was led down a typical starship corridor to the bridge.
On the bridge, the group stood in the rear between the science stations and the tactical station. A crewmember explained that Captain Jean-Luc Picard disappeared the moment the group beamed aboard the Enterprise.
Although the three chairs that (from port to starboard) Counselor Deanna Troi, Picard, and Commander William T. Riker usually occupied were empty, that was only visible if one ventured to look over the semicircular counter that housed the tactical station.
There were various crewmembers busy on the bridge during this time, and they contacted Commander Riker, who promptly appeared on the main viewscreen. Riker explained that a group of rogue Klingons, led by Korath, transported your group to the future because "one of you is an ancestor of Captain Picard". Korath's plan was to kill the group, and prevent Picard's existence. Riker stated that your group was to escape via shuttlecraft and go through a temporal rift, which should return all the guests back to their original time, and restore the existence of Captain Picard.
While the group was in the turbolift, the Klingons attacked the Enterprise. There was a malfunction and the turbolift entered a (simulated) free fall. There were several jolts on the turbolift during the attack. Finally, the group arrived at the shuttle bay deck along a large section of corridor.
The group then lined up to board the shuttlecraft. Each line corresponded to a row of seats in the shuttle, so people in the same line would sit in the same row.
The shuttle ride, 'led' by Geordi La Forge, began by exiting the Enterprise and entering a battle between the Enterprise and a few Klingon vessels. The shuttle went into warp and dropped out in the rings of a planet, where they were instructed to find and destroy a cloaking generator on the planet's surface. There were several dogfights during this time. The shuttle then returned through the temporal rift to present-day Las Vegas, buzzing the Sands Hotel at one point. However a Klingon ship followed, and locked a tractor beam on the group's shuttle. "It's over, Humans!" Korath exclaims "But take heart, today is a good day to die!" Suddenly a familiar voice states "If you say so, Korath..." The Klingon ship and then exploded in front of you as the Enterprise flew triumphantly through the ship's destruction, complete with Goldsmith-esque fanfare. The shuttle landed at the Las Vegas Hilton, in a unique manner, and the ride ended, right next to the "motion simulators" the visitors were supposedly waiting to enter before they were "beamed off" at the start of the story. Before the crew of the Enterprise left, Captain Picard opened a communique to the shuttle and thanked the group for "restoring his existence." He stated "While only one of you is my ancestor, each of you holds that same opportunity for the future. Guard it well."
The shuttle door opened, and typically there was a custodian behind it. He explained that the shuttle fell through the floor and that you were in a restricted area, and you must leave immediately. The custodian led the group to an elevator and then out to the Deep Space 9 Promenade and Quark's Bar and Restaurant. While waiting for the elevator, the group members could watch a monitor with a "breaking" local Las Vegas "news broadcast" featuring the "UFO" sightings that were the Klingons and the Enterprise.
Background information
- This script, replacing an initial story offered by attraction developer Landmark and rejected by Star Trek then-executive producer Rick Berman, was written by actual Star Trek series writers Rene Echevarria (TNG and DS9) and Kenneth Biller (VOY). It was intentionally meant to play on participants' role as Las Vegas tourists, rather than as residents of the Star Trek future.
- Several faithfully-recreated locales comprise this ride, including the Enterprise transporter room, bridge, and a shuttlebay. Longtime Star Trek production designer Herman Zimmerman was contracted to oversee design and construction as accurately as feasible, although some features – such as standard lighted exit signs, not Starfleet-style signage – had to be compromised for real-world building and safety codes.
- The bridge – complete with animated controls and working viewscreen – could be rented for private functions, such as weddings.
- In 2004, two of the four bridge sets and others were compressed or rearranged to make room for the new sister attraction, Borg Invasion 4D.
- The title Klingon Encounter was coined only after the second ride was added. Previously, it had simply been known as just the "Star Trek: The Experience ride."
- Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker
- LeVar Burton as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
- Vaughn Armstrong as Korath
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard (voice only)
- Debra Wilson as the computer voice
- Uncredited
- Bruce Hyde as himself
- Transporter Officer (lieutenant)
- Ensign Thomas
- Lt. Edwards, Ops Officer
- Conn Officer (ensign)
- Grand Corridor Officer - guided guests from the turbolift to the shuttlebay
- Shuttle Bay Officer - put guests on the shuttle (flight simulator)
- Janitor / Custodian
- David de Vos - director / producer (high definition sequences)
2371; Enterprise, USS (NCC-1701-D); Klingon Bird-of-Prey; Las Vegas; time travel; turbolift
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Borg Invasion 4D
The Borg Invasion 4D opened on 18 March 2004. It was developed by Paramount Parks, working closely with Rick Berman Productions, Viacom Consumer Products and a number of Star Trek consultants and creators to insure the authenticity of the experience. Threshold Digital Entertainment produced the 3D film portion.
This ride took groups of up to 48 people at a time. They entered a briefing room aboard the Starfleet science research facility Copernicus Station. The briefing room had a large viewscreen in the front beyond a podium, upon which several Starfleet personnel stood. There was also a Starfleet officer on the opposite side of the room. On the screen, The Doctor from the USS Voyager appeared and greeted the group. He explained that the group had been selected to undergo medical testing because some of the members were immune to Borg nanotechnology (which he "detected" when the group entered the room). In the middle of his presentation to the guests, The Doctor was interrupted by one of the station administrators. She said that they had detected a ship approaching the station at high warp. Since it didn't respond to communications, the station went to yellow alert (as the lights dimmed). The administrator said that they would postpone the medical testing until this possible threat was dealt with.
When the tactical officer of the station had a visual, the administrator said, "Let's see it." Lo and behold, in all its grim glory, it was a full size Borg cube that slowly and ominously approached the station. The officers in the room and The Doctor all shared the same grim expression, knowing that difficult times were ahead. The station went to red alert (with the lights flashing red) and the administrator gave orders to open fire on the cube; the ground shook beneath and the sound of phasers and quantum torpedoes firing thunderously were heard. The cube appeard to sustain heavy damage, but was still able to tractor a section of the station away. The administrator requested a young security officer, Lt. Elkins, to get to the docking bay and help evacuate the visitors. He complied but informed her that they suffered heavy damage. The Borg located the testing facility and as The Doctor informed them to brace for impact, the cube fired a projectile, and all the lights went dark, but not before hearing a large amount of static. Then, all as one, the dreaded automata spoke. "We are the Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."
The viewscreen came back online, and The Doctor checked in with Lt. Elkins. When The Doctor asked if Elkins was all right, he reported "For now. There's an extraordinary amount of damage down here. Sir, the Borg have entered the facility. The station's being overrun." The Doctor then told the group to get to the shuttle Olympia while there was still time; at this point he delivered the relevant safety instructions for the ride. As he was about to end the transmission, you saw a group of drones enter behind him. The Doctor proceeded to fire a phaser, and you saw one of the medical technicians injected with Borg nanoprobes as his skin turned ghastly white, and his veins turned black. Frantically The Doctor told Elkins, from the viewscreen, that they needed to evacuate and then disappeared from view as a group of drones approached his position. A security officer entered the room, and led the group to the next room: a corridor that looks severely damaged.
As the group was in the corridor, a Borg drone appeared to move towards the group, but turned instead to examine an LCARS computer panel. The Starfleet officer told the group that he posed no threat at the moment, then the door the officer was standing in front of opened and a drone pulled him into a turbolift as he screamed and yelled at the group to save themselves. At the opposite end of the room was an officer on an elevated station. He proceeded to try and open the next door, but instead shot the panel with his phaser as the drone that was examining the computer console moved towards the group. That drone was eliminated, but as the door to the shuttle opened, an unseen drone pulled the technician up from the ceiling as he screamed.
The group then entered a room that purported to be an escape vessel. Everyone picked up "safety glasses" (3D goggles) and sat down. The shuttle took off from the station, but was pulled inside the Borg cube. The front of the shuttle was blown open (utilizing 3D effects) and bird-like cybernetic lifeforms approached, scanning the ship and passengers. Elkins instructed Flemming to remain with the passengers as he attempted to fend them off inside the cube. As he fired at the creatures, two drones transported to his position and transported him away. Small Borg probes entered the shuttle and sprayed the group with nanoprobes. They wriggled under the skin (by way of motion prods under the seats) as the Borg Queen appeared. She began lecturing about the perfection of the Collective and demanded the surrender of the group's inhibitions and instructed them to join the hive mind. As the nanoprobes took hold, you were subjected to a hallucination of the Collective from the point of view of drones, moving through the cube. You entered an assimilation chamber and saw Lt. Elkins undergoing assimilation. At that moment, The Doctor projected himself into the hallucination, telling the group to fight it. "You are resistant to assimilation! Fight it! We're coming for you, help is on the..." He then cut out. The group, now out of the hallucination, listened to the Queen as she began lecturing, purporting that no one had ever resisted assimilation. Then, another communication entered the ship and a familiar female voice said, "Maybe it's time we even the sides." The Queen looked abashed. "Janeway!" she screamed.
Admiral Kathryn Janeway appeared on two side viewscreens as you saw Voyager burst through the far side of the cube and begin to approach the audience's shuttle. Janeway began to addresses the Queen: "Stand aside, I've come to take these people home." "In a moment, this cube and everything in it will be incinerated." the Queen said. Janeway skeptically fired back, "You'd sacrifice an entire cube to destroy us?" "You're a fool Janeway, there will always be more drones!" the Queen yelled. "Voyager and these unique individuals will be a more significant loss!" "We're not losing anyone." Janeway confidently said. She then asked, "Doctor?"
The Doctor then materialized on a platform near the front of the shuttle, informing the pilot that shield frequencies had been altered allowing the shuttle to raise its defenses. "This is useless!" The Queen yelled. "You're all trapped!" "Don't be too sure" Janeway said, as Voyager fired phasers on the Queen's position. She appeared to beam out before she could be destroyed. Janeway then ordered, "Fire quantum torpedoes!" Voyager obliged, as The Doctor held off the remaining nanoprobes with a hand phaser in time for the force field on the shuttle's bow to be activated. Janeway then beamed The Doctor to Voyager and left the cube in shambles as she locked her tractor beam on the group's shuttle, and the group was then treated to the magnificent explosion of the Borg cube as it was defeated by the Federation. "Savor your victory!" the Queen yelled. "We will meet again!"
On the way back to Copernicus Station, The Doctor appeared and addressed the audience. "We did it! What a remarkable encounter! Oh, the papers I'll be able to publish! Of course I'll need several weeks with all of you back at Copernicus for observation!" As The Doctor laughed, Admiral Janeway chimed in. "Doctor? I think they've been through enough, thank you." The Doctor dropped his shoulders in sadness and obliged, "Yes, admiral" as he dematerialized.
As the shuttle docked back at Copernicus Station, Janeway spoke to the audience one final time: "Congratulations. You resisted the Borg with the one thing the Queen can never assimilate: the Human spirit. So long as we have that, resistance is never futile." The theme to the Voyager television show then played, and everyone was directed to exit to the right. [8]
Effects included droplets of water, wind bursts, minor motion, and jabbing of the occupants – in the back and under the legs – through their chairs. (Though mild, the unexpected sensations could be startling.)
Background information
- As with the Experience story that was eventually called Klingon Encounter, this script was penned by a Star Trek veteran, Voyager writer Lisa Klink.
- This is the first Star Trek production that has ever been shot digitally.
- This is the first all-digital motion picture to incorporate live-action and animation within a 3D cinema environment.
- This is the first multiple-angle 3D cinema production with 3D effects from the front, overhead and both right and left sides of the participant.
- This is the first world-wide attraction to use 2K digital cinema projection, which is twice as clear as other digital projection systems.
- Robert Picardo as The Doctor
- Kate Mulgrew as Admiral Kathryn Janeway
- Alice Krige as the Borg Queen
- Joseph Will as a Starfleet officer
- Uncredited
- Bill Blair as Borg drone 6 of 9
- John Jurgens as a Borg drone
- Keith Rayve as a Borg drone
- Ensign
- Lt. Stevens
- Commander Markus
- Commander Ross
- Lt. Flemming
2379; assimilation; Borg drone; quantum torpedo; Voyager, USS
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Star Trek The Experience Secrets Unveiled
Star Trek The Experience Secrets Unveiled was a paid, fully guided, behind-the-scenes look at the various productions that went into making The Experience. It was offered daily at limited times, so as not to interfere with other attractions, participants would wear wireless headsets and see how the many special effects were executed, the tour would occasionally pause while "backstage" to allow a production to continue. The tour would also walk around promenade to see how the production on characters costumes, make up and character histories were developed--for example, actors playing Klingons were required to learn Klingonese, and actors playing Ferengi had to memorize the Rules of Acquisition. Upon completion, a customized certificate was presented to attendees, who also signed a guestbook.
The History of the Future Museum
Live actors
The attraction was comprised of a rotating cast of actors. No actor was assigned to any particular part.
- Lysander Abadia - Starfleet (Borg Invasion, Klingon Encounter)
- Christopher Aguilar - Starfleet (Borg Invasion, Klingon Encounter)
- Gretchen Baker - Starfleet (Borg Invasion, Klingon Encounter), Ferengi character "Risca" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Anita Bean - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter)
- Elizabeth Belcastro - Starfleet (Borg Invasion, Klingon Encounter)
- Christopher Bell - Borg Drone 2 of 16 (Borg Invasion)
- Lisa Blake - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Chad Boutte - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Gina Burgos - Starfleet (Kligon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Tom Deishley - Klingon character "General Motog" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Eric Deloretta - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Stephanie Firestone - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Michael Hartnett - Borg Drone character 3 of 6 (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- April Hebert - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion), Vulcan character "Professor T'pril" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant), Andorian character "Commander Tahryn" (Quark's Bar & Restaurant)
- Brad Hoover - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Charles Kelley - Borg Drone 5 of 16 (Borg Invasion)
- Brigid Kelly - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Nicholas Kennedy - Borg Drone 8 of 16 (Borg Invasion)
- Kimmie Kidd - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Miriam Krasny - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter)
- Markus Kublin - Klingon character "Commander Kurmas" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Jerad Formby - Ferengi character "Quan" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Russell Giles - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Bonnie Gordon - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter)
- Nancy Hardy - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- James Hilton - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Melvin Ladera - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Monteford Light - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Kerry Loomis - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion), Romulan character "Loriq" (Quark's Bar & Restaurant)
- David Lovan III - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Patricia Madden-Waites - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Joann Naban-Bronson - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Richard Oden - Ferengi character "Rog'l" (Quark's Bar & Restaurant)
- Charles Oneill - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Nicole Padberg - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Darren Pitura - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Chad Randall - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Andrew Redmond - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter)
- George Rieth - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion), Vulcan character "Sovek" (Quark's Bar & Restaurant)
- Diana Saunders - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion)
- Damon A Shaw - Borg Drone 13 of 16 (Borg Invasion)
- Lynn Sterling - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter), Klingon character "Major Kahlen" (Quark's Bar & Restaurant)
- Kerstan Szczepanski - Andorian character "K'Stran" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Mark Weitz - Klingon character "Commander Churoq" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
- Vernon Wilmer - Borg Drone character 7 of 16 (Borg Invasion, Quark's Bar and Restaurant), Starfleet (Borg Invasion), Lt. "Pep" Streebeck (PR Events), Unofficial Historian for Star Trek: The Experience
- Cameron Wright - Starfleet (Klingon Encounter, Borg Invasion), Bajoran character "Eron-Cam" (Quark's Bar and Restaurant)
Chad Boutte, Operations Manager and Director of Marketing, Star Trek the Experience Paramount Parks
Live alien cast character backgrounds
- K'Stran Thral
- K'Stran Thran is a lieutenant in the Andorian Imperial Guard, serving as intel attaché. He served in Starfleet on the USS Potemkin and fought honorably in the Dominion War. His weakness for Orion women prompted his resignation from Starfleet and subsequent demotion to his low-level assignment on the Time Station.
- Lieutenant Commander Tahryn
- Tahryn is serving the Andorian Imperial Guard as a member of the Diplomatic Corps. Her current assignment is to interact with the non-Starfleet aliens present on the station and report her impressions of the Humans and non-humans she encounters back to Andorian Imperial Command.
- Three of Six (aka Ensign Edward Adams)
- Three of Six was assimilated by the Borg at the Battle of Wolf 359 in 2367, whereupon he was renamed Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix Zero Four. He was given special attention during rehabilitation due to his family's connections. Three of Six was assigned to the 21st century Time Station for reintegration into Human culture, but his assignment has sparked some controversy.
- Seven of Sixteen (aka Lt. "Pep" Streebeck)
- Seven of Sixteen was assimilated by the Borg at Wolf 359 in an alternate universe, whereupon he was designated Primary Adjunct of Omnimatrix Zero Five. Captured by Starfleet and cut off from the collective, he resorts to his default programming and observes species 5618 aboard the timestation, where he in turn is observed by Starfleet, and eventually re-programmed to be used in their battle simulations. Our own universe's Streebeck has learned of this drone version of himself and has visited the station seeking him, creating paradoxes which cause Seven to be forgotten - or overlooked.
- Coin ("Quan")
- Coin is a Ferengi Commerce Authority (FCA) Liquidator, authorized to close retail and restaurant facilities with a single command. His credibility is questionable due to bad business decisions. He is held in low regard by employees and fellow Ferengi. Coin is eighty-three years old and still paying off his student loans.
- Rog'l
- Rog'l claims to be the Ferengi "Commercial Forecaster" for the Grand Nagus and was one of the first to learn of the construction of the 21st century Time Station. He is one of the primary stockholders of Experience retail shop merchandise and pretends to like Humans, particularly children, to drive sales.
- Risca
- Risca is a female Ferengi enjoying the new liberties granted to women on Ferenginar, such as traveling off-world and wearing clothes. She is visiting the station as part of the "New Ferenginar Student Exchange Program" and is studying 21st century fashion to apply it to the emerging field of Ferengi female fashion design.
- Motog
- Motog is a Dahar master, an honorary Starfleet Vice Admiral, and a General in the Klingon Defense Force. He maintains ambassadorial/advisory status on the Time Station. Motog is a veteran of many conflicts, including the Dominion War. He emphasizes diplomacy and tolerance over confrontation.
- Major Kahlen
- Kahlen is the head of the Diplomatic Security Force on the Time Station. She supervises all Klingons except for Motog. She is a member of the Science Division of the Klingon Defense Force, and is intelligent, but humorless.
- Commander Churoq
- Churoq formerly patrolled the Beta Quadrant for the Borg; he later transferred to the Time Station, where he is currently serving in a diplomatic capacity. Churoq is short-tempered, and dislikes being "stranded" with Humans and Ferengi.
- Commander Kurmas
- An expert in covert tactics and counter-espionage, Kurmas, son of Dartagh was part of the original Klingon Defense Force security attachment to the Time Station in keeping with Federation/ Klingon Empire alliance protocols. To aid diplomacy, he and fellow Klingon Opera enthusiast Voq-Ha introduced many Humans to the art form. Through his mentoring by senior officers Kahlen and Motog, Kurmas was promoted to Captain, given command of a Bird of Prey, and left the Time Station to seek glory for the empire.
- Loriq
- Loriq is a Romulan commander who was invited to the station by the Federation after careful negotiations. She intends to make use of the Federation's openness to develop a better understanding of the alliances of the Alpha Quadrant and work towards political advancement.
- T'pril
- A professor at the Vulcan Science Academy, T'pril accepted the position after serving for fifteen years in Starfleet as a science officer. She is a specialist in behavioral science, and is currently acting as a field researcher on the Time Station. Her treatise, "A Study of Xenophobia in 21st Century Humans" was recently published by the Journal of Comparative Galactic Behavioral Studies.
- Sovek
- Ambassador Sovek is a Vulcan assigned to investigate various errors discovered in the historical records relating to the 20th and 21st century. He believes that many of these errors come from the inaccurate and imprecise use of contemporary language.


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