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Slingshot effect

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Universe : Prime Timeline
Name : Slingshot effect [1]

A method of time travel employed by the Federation which involves a close approach to a large mass such as a star whilst at high warp velocity. The course must be precisely calculated in order to ensure success. [1]

The crew of the CSS La Sirena used the slingshot effect to travel from 2401 to 2024 in order to correct a modified timeline manipulated by Q. [2]

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References

# Series Season Source Comment
1 TOS 1 The Naked Time
2 STP 2 Assimilation
Series : TOS Season 1
Episode : The Naked Time
Series : STP Season 2
Episode : Assimilation

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