Lithium crystal circuit

Lithium crystal circuits were part of the generation system of Starfleet vessels in the 23rd century.
Over-expenditures of could damage the vital lithium crystals at the hearts of these circuits, as happened to the in 2266 when chasing a Class J cargo ship into an asteroid belt. Forced to extend her shields around the vessel to protect it from asteroid collisions, the Enterprise burned out three of four lithium crystals, forcing the crew to supplement with battery power. The fourth crystal subsequently failed, over stressed from handling all of the ship's power. ()
== See also ==
* Dilithium crystal circuit
Category:Energy technology