Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Cloaking devices are a staple technology in Star Trek. Considered to be one of the most valuable assets for any spacefaring civilization, the Federation bans their use and research. But why is this? And just how plausible are cloaking devices themselves?

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- CHAPTERS -
00:00 Intro
01:00 Sponsored Segment
02:59 Early Cloaks
05:00 Federation Encounters with Cloaks
08:45 Mechanics & Penetration
13:15 Final Thoughts
14:51 Outro