Riker Demands Direct Confrontation with Starfleet After Data’s Revelation
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Riker proposes confronting Starfleet headquarters, challenged by Data’s unexpected enthusiasm and echoed thoughtfully by Picard, signaling a decisive course.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Solemn resolve tempered by the burden of command and concern for the Federation's future.
Picard listens thoughtfully to Data's revelations, weighing the evidence with solemn gravity. His measured, contemplative demeanor turns to resolute leadership as he agrees to confront the core threat, signaling a strategic shift from cautious investigation to bold action.
- • To understand fully the scope and nature of the threat.
- • To lead the Enterprise crew in confronting and neutralizing the conspiracy.
- • The sabotage and infiltration pose an existential threat to the Federation.
- • Direct engagement with Starfleet Command is necessary despite risks.
Calm intellectual curiosity evolving into concerned determination and rare assertiveness.
Data diligently analyzes Starfleet directives via the console and screen, articulating his growing fascination and concern with the emerging patterns. He presents a reasoned, evidence-backed argument exposing subtle personnel manipulations, culminating in an unusually enthusiastic endorsement of direct action.
- • To reveal the existence of covert manipulations within Starfleet.
- • To persuade Picard and Riker to take decisive, proactive steps against the threat.
- • Subtle orders can mask dangerous conspiracies.
- • Direct confrontation may be necessary to protect the Federation.
Frustrated urgency mixed with cautious hopefulness.
Riker expresses skepticism and concern over the sudden revelations, yet his impulsive suggestion to confront Starfleet Command head-on reveals frustration and a desire to cut through obfuscation with direct action.
- • To expose the infiltration quickly to prevent further damage.
- • To push the crew towards decisive action rather than passive observation.
- • The conspiracy must be rooted out swiftly.
- • Waiting or subtlety risks catastrophic Federation harm.
Neutral, mechanical attentiveness.
The Enterprise Computer Voice interacts minimally but importantly, responding to Data’s rambling and resuming record scans, facilitating the flow of information critical to Data’s analysis and the unfolding revelation.
- • To accurately process and relay information as requested.
- • To support Data’s analysis by continuing scans uninterrupted.
- • Data's commands should be executed promptly.
- • Maintaining data flow is essential to mission success.
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The USS Enterprise Battle Bridge Control Consoles serve as the primary interface through which Data accesses and analyzes Starfleet directives and personnel movements. They facilitate the visual display of red-highlighted starbases and outposts, enabling the crew to grasp the extent of the infiltration.
The Captain's Ready Room Information Viewscreen projects detailed maps and personnel reassignment data, visually anchoring Data's argument and underscoring the threat’s spatial and strategic dimensions.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Captain's Ready Room functions as the confidential, contemplative space where Data divulges the hidden Starfleet manipulations to Picard and Riker. Bathed in subdued lighting and guarded privacy, it underscores the gravity and isolation of this strategic revelation.
The Observation Lounge provides a secondary setting in which Picard and Riker initially debate the sabotage, establishing the context for Data's entrance and revelation. It contrasts the Ready Room’s privacy with its own tense atmosphere marked by strategic discussion.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Data’s initiation of a deep scan of Starfleet Command orders sets the foundation for uncovering the covert manipulation within Starfleet."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"Data’s revelation of abnormal personnel reshuffling and frequent high-level contacts highlights his analytical role in exposing the conspiracy, continuing his investigative arc."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
"After Data’s warnings, Riker demands confrontation with Starfleet headquarters, escalating the narrative toward direct conflict and deepening stakes."
Key Dialogue
"DATA: My orders were to search for abnormal patterns in Starfleet's directives. I believe I have found just that."
"RIKER: What do you suggest we do, warp over to Starfleet headquarters and demand to know what's going on?"
"DATA: Why not?!"
"PICARD: We're talking about a threat to the entire future of the Federation. I don't think any of us can rest easy until we've gone to the source."