Slingshot effect

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

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Last updated : 1 Jan 1970

Series :	TOS Season 1
Episode :	The Naked Time

Series :	STP Season 2
Episode :	Assimilation