Here's a detailed list of components of a 24th-century warp engine, each with a brief explanation of its function, including notes on components that might be prone to wearing off:
- Matter/Antimatter Reaction Assembly (M/ARA): The core of the warp drive, where matter (deuterium) and antimatter (antideuterium) are annihilated in a controlled reaction to generate the tremendous power required for warp travel[2].
- Dilithium Crystals: Mediate the reaction between matter and antimatter, allowing for a controlled explosion. Dilithium is nonreactive with antimatter when subjected to high-frequency electromagnetic fields[2]. Prone to wearing off as they regulate high-energy reactions.
- Warp Coils: Toroid or split toroid elements that generate a subspace field when energized by a modulated plasma stream, creating the warp bubble that allows the ship to travel faster than light[1]. Prone to wearing off due to constant exposure to high-energy plasma.
- Plasma Conduits (Power