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Neo · 2nd April 2002, 02:09 PM

How does the Enterprise "clean itself?"

Maybe they have little robots like in the Fifth Element? The computer "beams" away stuff it considers trash? Self-vacuuming carpets? Helper monkeys?
Enquiring minds want to know.

Highlander II · 2nd April 2002, 08:00 PM

did any of the other series' have cleaning crews?

i don't recall - and no one who goes to the 'mess' or '10 Forward' to eat ever puts trash anywhere - we never see the end of a meal (or do we? i think there might be one TOS ep where someone puts a tray of 'garbage' somewhere) --

interesting question ----

Neo · 2nd April 2002, 09:01 PM

i have seen them put their left overs and trash back into the replicator...

Dru · 3rd April 2002, 05:33 AM

I don't remember where i read it but I read somewere that the replicator can recycal (sp?) left over food and the plates and cups and stuff

Neo · 5th April 2002, 12:52 AM

i belive your right dru.. Thats the reason they put it back in the replicator

Highlander II · 5th April 2002, 01:43 AM

now that you mention it -- i think i may have seen it more often that i'd thought ---

however - are we still looking for 'how does the place stay so clean'? ie: does something vaccuum the floors? and corridors? is there a voice command - "Computer, vaccuum"??

Dru · 5th April 2002, 08:09 AM

Well maybe they have tiny little robots that.....no...waite that's Andromeda... ack I don't know!

Its probley just a plot hole that no one on the show thought about.
I mean the writers don't obsess every detail like we the fans do.

Highlander II · 5th April 2002, 04:10 PM

they obsess, okay, maybe not obsess, but they're concerned about more of the 'tiny' details than you would think --

i read one time that the ppl at Stargate - the ones who do props and such - were working on the DHD and couldn't find a way to make all 39 glyphs fit, so they decided to take one out thinking 'no one would notice' -- guess what?

they were WRONG! someone DID notice - and pointed it out to all the fandom --

so - they think about stuff - sometimes - they just don't think anyone will ever noticed that they 'skimmed' over some small detail --- they need to remember that the fans have a LOT of time to pour over the shows and notice things like that -- it's what fans do!

Dave · 7th April 2002, 12:59 AM

The ST TNG Technical Manual has a section on the Enterprise D waste management 12.5, page 146.

Water and Sewage is treated as we do today, but then further treated and the water reused. The solid residue goes to the food synthesisers. Solid waste is transported to three processing units and matter replication recycling is employed.

Enterprise does not have matter replication recycling. It is not nearly so advanced, so Neo's question still stands!

Neo · 8th April 2002, 12:03 AM

Well WEll WEll... The plot thickens

Highlander II · 8th April 2002, 04:51 PM

that it does -

so, is there an Enterprise cleaning crew?

Dave · 8th April 2002, 05:17 PM

It doesn't say.

It said there is a linear induction utility conduit system to take solid waste to the three recycling centres on decks 9, 13 and 34.

Someone still has to clear tables to put the rubbish into the system.

I've never seen anyone clearing tables in 10-Forward.

How does the floor get swept? If it's robots, we've never seen those either.

That's how I would design it, and it would be interesting to see, but would only be written if part of a story.

I see it now, the waste management computer goes haywire, attacks crewmembers and recycles vital equipment!!!

Neo · 14th April 2002, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave
It doesn't say.

Someone still has to clear tables to put the rubbish into the system.

I've never seen anyone clearing tables in 10-Forward.

I have seen waiters clearing tables in 10 forward

Dave · 15th April 2002, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neo

I have seen waiters clearing tables in 10 forward

Well that's a first for continuity! Have you seen them sweeping the floors?

Mariel · 15th April 2002, 04:45 PM

I've see the waiters too, but I've never seen them sweeping the floor.
:blpaw:

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2nd April 2002, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	did any of the other series' have cleaning crews? i don't recall - and no one who goes to the 'mess' or '10 Forward' to eat ever puts trash anywhere - we never see the end of a meal (or do we? i think there might be one TOS ep where someone puts a tray of 'garbage' somewhere) -- interesting question ----

2nd April 2002, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neo Red Pixie Boot Wearer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West UK Posts: 4,596	i have seen them put their left overs and trash back into the replicator...

3rd April 2002, 05:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dru I'm a princess Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 910	I don't remember where i read it but I read somewere that the replicator can recycal (sp?) left over food and the plates and cups and stuff

5th April 2002, 12:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neo Red Pixie Boot Wearer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West UK Posts: 4,596	i belive your right dru.. Thats the reason they put it back in the replicator

5th April 2002, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	now that you mention it -- i think i may have seen it more often that i'd thought --- however - are we still looking for 'how does the place stay so clean'? ie: does something vaccuum the floors? and corridors? is there a voice command - "Computer, vaccuum"??

5th April 2002, 08:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dru I'm a princess Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 910	Well maybe they have tiny little robots that.....no...waite that's Andromeda... ack I don't know! Its probley just a plot hole that no one on the show thought about. I mean the writers don't obsess every detail like we the fans do.

5th April 2002, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	they obsess, okay, maybe not obsess, but they're concerned about more of the 'tiny' details than you would think -- i read one time that the ppl at Stargate - the ones who do props and such - were working on the DHD and couldn't find a way to make all 39 glyphs fit, so they decided to take one out thinking 'no one would notice' -- guess what? they were WRONG! someone DID notice - and pointed it out to all the fandom -- so - they think about stuff - sometimes - they just don't think anyone will ever noticed that they 'skimmed' over some small detail --- they need to remember that the fans have a LOT of time to pour over the shows and notice things like that -- it's what fans do!

7th April 2002, 12:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,440	The ST TNG Technical Manual has a section on the Enterprise D waste management 12.5, page 146. Water and Sewage is treated as we do today, but then further treated and the water reused. The solid residue goes to the food synthesisers. Solid waste is transported to three processing units and matter replication recycling is employed. Enterprise does not have matter replication recycling. It is not nearly so advanced, so Neo's question still stands!

8th April 2002, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Neo Red Pixie Boot Wearer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West UK Posts: 4,596	Well WEll WEll... The plot thickens

8th April 2002, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	that it does - so, is there an Enterprise cleaning crew?

8th April 2002, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,440	It doesn't say. It said there is a linear induction utility conduit system to take solid waste to the three recycling centres on decks 9, 13 and 34. Someone still has to clear tables to put the rubbish into the system. I've never seen anyone clearing tables in 10-Forward. How does the floor get swept? If it's robots, we've never seen those either. That's how I would design it, and it would be interesting to see, but would only be written if part of a story. I see it now, the waste management computer goes haywire, attacks crewmembers and recycles vital equipment!!!

15th April 2002, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mariel I teach, therefore I rule Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 560	I've see the waiters too, but I've never seen them sweeping the floor. :blpaw: