Starfleet records: Warp drive. Parts of the system (10). Propulsion technology. Magnetic interlock: Magnetic interlocks form part of the warp drive system aboard starships, as part of the warp core assembly. Magnetic interlocks can be disrupted by subspace vacuoles. Source: VOY: "Emanations". During the battle with the Duras sisters in 2371, the starboard interlock of the USS Enterprise-D took damage, and required reinforcement. Subsequently, the interlocks ruptured, leading to a coolant leak an

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Starfleet Academy. Courses. Warp Theory. Nacelles. Operation: Aboard most warp-capable vessels, the warp coils in the nacelles are fed by plasma conduits from the warp core reactor assembly. If the nacelles are destroyed and vent plasma, it renders the warp drive impossible until the plasma for the nacelles can be replenished. Star Trek Starfleet Command | Starfleet Academy