Purpose
The Temporal Prime Directive serves as the guiding principle for all Starfleet personnel when dealing with temporal phenomena, time travel, or chroniton-based technology.
Regulations
All Starfleet personnel are strictly forbidden from taking any action that may alter the timeline or create temporal paradoxes. This includes but is not limited to:
- Sharing knowledge of future events with individuals from the past
- Preventing historical events from occurring as recorded
- Using temporal technology for personal gain or advantage
- Creating alternate timelines through deliberate action
Temporal Investigations Department
The Department of Temporal Investigations maintains jurisdiction over all temporal incidents. Any encounter with temporal phenomena must be reported immediately to DTI representatives.
Emergency Protocols
In cases of temporal incursion or timeline contamination, commanding officers are authorized to take whatever action necessary to preserve the timeline, including the use of temporal shielding and chroniton torpedoes.
Penalties
Violations of the Temporal Prime Directive are considered among the most severe infractions in Starfleet regulations, potentially affecting entire civilizations across multiple timelines.