Thalaron radiation

• Subspace particle radiation
  • First theorized by Federation scientists c.2370s (Star Trek: Nemesis)
  • Research banned by most near-Federation powers as a biogenic weapon (Star Trek: Nemesis)
  • Romulan Star Empire continued research under the auspices of the Tal Shiar (DS9 Short Story: "Twilight's Wrath")
• Causes organic matter to break down at an atomic level (Star Trek: Nemesis)
  • Fatal to any carbon-based life (Star Trek: Nemesis)