Deuterium Fuel

Deuterium is used in matter-antimatter warp cores in conjunction with antimatter, exploiting the latter's volatile reaction to contact with matter. A stream of deuterium is fired at a stream of antimatter within the warp core, and the energy form the resulting explosion is channeled through a dilithium crystal to generate power for the ship's systems. The reaction also generates the plasma for the warp nacelles, thereby enabling warp travel. Deuterium is corrosive and the fumes are toxic in high amounts. Any leaks should be quickly resolved.