Thalaron Radiation

Thalaron Radiationis a type of radiation in the tertiary EM band with biogenic properties, able to consume organic matter at the subatomic level. Thalaron's unique properties allow its effective range to expand almost without limit, meaning that only a microscopic amount could be incredibly dangerous. 
Because of its lethality, thalaron research was banned in the Federation.
For a long time, it was considered to be only theoretical, until 2379, when it was used by Shinzon of Remus as part of his plot to overthrow the Romulan Empire and conquer the Federation. 
A victim exposed to thalaron radiation was first used by Shinzon to assassinate the Romulan Senate, via a small generator planted by a conspirator. Delivered by means of a cascading biogenic pulse, the radiation affected everybody in the Senate chamber, turning their bodies into an ash-like substance which subsequently disintegrated. Shinzon later planned to use the Scimitar, which was itself essentially a massive thalaron generator, to eliminate all life on Earth, thereby crippling the Federation. Shinzon was opposed by the crew of the USS Enterprise-E, who engaged him in battle in the area of space known as the Bassen Rift.
In the 25th century, Thalaron Radiation is being used by The 100 as a weapon against the Federation. Mined on planets like Talowla Prime, thalarite is a radioactive rock that will produce the radiation in a natural state. Canon information was taken from the official Memory Alpha site located HERE.
Category:Weapons
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