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{{Technology
|name = Fusion Power
|era = 24th Century
|status = Ubiquitous
|origin = Earth, mid-21st Century (theoretical)
}}

'''Fusion Power''' is the primary source of energy for most space-faring civilizations in the 24th Century. It is a form of power generation that generates electricity by using heat from nuclear fusion reactions. In this process, two lighter atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a massive amount of energy.

== History ==
The theoretical basis for fusion power was established in the 20th and 21st centuries, but it was not until the invention of the commercial fusion reactor in the 22nd century that it became a viable energy source. By the 24th century, fusion reactors are a standard component of all starships and power plants.

== Technology ==
The most common type of fusion reactor is the '''Tokamak''', which uses a powerful magnetic field to confine the hot plasma in a torus. The fuel for these reactors is typically a mixture of deuterium and tritium, two isotopes of hydrogen.

== Applications ==
Fusion power is used to power everything from small scout ships to large battlecruisers. It is also used to power planetary energy grids and industrial facilities. The widespread availability of cheap, clean energy from fusion has been a major factor in the rapid expansion of humanity and other species throughout the galaxy.

== See Also ==
* [[Antimatter Power]]
* [[Zero-Point Energy]]