Funny, but the truth is most warp cores from 2375 have secretly been powered by the suffering of transporter clones of Miles O’Brien made without his knowledge while he taught at the academy. Eventually, when people found out what actually powered ships sometime before the 31st century, O’Brien warp propulsion was retired and dilithium was brought back into use.

“I INVERTED THE POLARITYYYYYYYYYYY!!!”

That last panel was bugging me … fixed it for myself

We need more, Captain.

https://youtu.be/nm6DO_7px1I