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'''Quantum torpedoes''' are more advanced in some way than [[Photon Torpedo|Photon Torpedoes]]. They involve discrete packets of energy (Quanta) in some way ([[citation needed]]).  In all other respects, they are functionally Photon Torpedoes with a different color glow. Fewer events use Quantum Torpedoes so hard calculations are difficult to come by.
'''Quantum torpedoes''' are heavy secondary weapons used by the [[United Federation of Planets]]. Visually, they are similar to [[Photon Torpedo|photon torpedoes]], having a blue glow instead of the red glow normally associated with photon torpedoes. They are considered to be more powerful than photon torpedoes, though exactly how much more powerful is difficult to pin down as they have seen only limited usage so far.


According the non-[[canon]] [[TNG Technical Manual]] the torpedo's destructive payload is "quantum filament" (Whatever that is) and it's principle advantage over photon torpedos is that it can be fired immediately (Unlike photons, which require a moment before launch to be loaded with antimatter)
According the non-[[canon]] [[TNG Technical Manual]], the torpedo's destructive payload is a vaguely-named "quantum filament" and its principle advantage over a photon torpedo is that it can be fired immediately while photons torpedoes require a moment before launch to be loaded with antimatter.


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Quantum torpedoes are heavy secondary weapons used by the United Federation of Planets. Visually, they are similar to photon torpedoes, having a blue glow instead of the red glow normally associated with photon torpedoes. They are considered to be more powerful than photon torpedoes, though exactly how much more powerful is difficult to pin down as they have seen only limited usage so far.

According the non-canon TNG Technical Manual, the torpedo's destructive payload is a vaguely-named "quantum filament" and its principle advantage over a photon torpedo is that it can be fired immediately while photons torpedoes require a moment before launch to be loaded with antimatter.