The laser light dims within seconds when the plastic comes into contact with even the tiniest emission of vapour.

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That wire can ground a contact on the circuit board behind the light that triggers a function intended to allow the door to be opened with a remote button, bypassing all its security measures.

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After Q catapults the Enterprise 7, 000 light years across the galaxy, the crew makes first contact with the Borg.

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