Star Trek The Next Generation
S1E1
· Encounter at Farpoint: Part One

Worf Summons Riker to Picard’s Quarters with Urgent Command

Lieutenant Worf intercepts Commander Riker just as he arrives on the Enterprise’s bridge, delivering Captain Picard’s urgent summons to come immediately to his quarters. Riker’s prompt compliance, without hesitation or question, signals the seamless chain of command and his readiness to align fully with Picard’s leadership. This brief but pivotal moment underscores the growing tension aboard the Enterprise as critical decisions loom, and it solidifies Riker’s role as Picard’s trusted first officer in the unfolding crisis.

Plot Beats

The narrative micro-steps within this event

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Lieutenant Worf intercepts Riker as he approaches the turbolift to deliver Captain Picard's urgent summons to his quarters, signaling a sudden shift toward immediate and serious business.

neutral to urgency

Riker, after a brief glance around the main bridge, turns away and re-enters the turbolift, choosing compliance over inquiry as he responds to Picard’s summons.

curiosity to resignation ['main bridge']

Who Was There

Characters present in this moment

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Worf
Lieutenant, Chief of Security / Tactical Officer
 primary

Urgent and focused, balancing professional duty with the weight of impending crisis.

Lieutenant Worf actively intercepts Commander Riker at the turbolift entrance on the bridge, delivering Captain Picard's urgent summons with firm clarity and an unmistakable tone of authority and urgency.

Goals in this moment
  • • Ensure Commander Riker receives and complies with Captain Picard’s urgent order promptly.
  • • Maintain order and chain of command during emerging crisis aboard the Enterprise.
Active beliefs
  • • Following Captain Picard’s command is paramount to mission success.
  • • Rapid and unquestioning compliance by officers is essential in critical situations.
Character traits
disciplined authoritative loyal alert
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Objects Involved

Significant items in this scene

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USS Enterprise-D — Captain's Ready Room Turbolift Doors

The USS Enterprise-D Forward Turbolift serves as the critical point of arrival and departure in this event. It is the physical conduit through which Commander Riker arrives on the bridge and then promptly departs to reach Captain Picard’s quarters following Worf’s summons. Its seamless function enables rapid movement essential for command responsiveness.

Before: Turbolift doors open, allowing Commander Riker to arrive …
After: Turbolift doors close behind Riker as he departs …
Before: Turbolift doors open, allowing Commander Riker to arrive on the bridge.
After: Turbolift doors close behind Riker as he departs swiftly to Captain Picard’s quarters.

Location Details

Places and their significance in this event

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Main Bridge

The Bridge of the USS Enterprise-D functions here as the nerve center of command where Lieutenant Worf intercepts Commander Riker. It is the locus of tight hierarchical communication, facilitating urgent orders during a critical moment that encapsulates the mounting tension and looming crisis aboard the starship.

Atmosphere Tense and charged with quiet urgency, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the disciplined …
Function Central meeting place and command hub for critical communications and coordination.
Symbolism Represents the operational heart of the Enterprise and symbolizes institutional command and control amid crisis.
Access Restricted to senior officers and authorized personnel during emergency protocols.
Sterile, high-tech interior with muted lighting Presence of the turbolift entrance as a threshold between locations

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Key Dialogue

"WORF: "I'm Lieutenant Worf, sir. Captain Picard requests you come immediately to his quarters.""