Object

Chech'tluth (Klingon Brew)

A potent Klingon brew summoned from the ship's food dispenser by Worf and handed to Danilo to curb an illicit poteen operation. Presented in a drinking vessel dispensed aboard the Enterprise, the liquor carries an unmistakable intensity; crew members accept it as a blunt, intoxicating diversion that quickly reframes the mood in the cargo bay.

2 appearances

Purpose

A strong alcoholic beverage intended for consumption; in the scene it is used to placate and redirect crew cravings from an illicit still to a sanctioned source.

Significance

Serves as a narrative pivot that converts covert revelry into sanctioned order: it provides comic relief, showcases Worf's pragmatic authority, undermines and then reframes disciplinary dynamics, and helps propel Danilo toward compliance with Pulaski's integration plan.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E18 · STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — Up the Long Ladder

From Illicit Still to Sanctioned Spirits

Chech'tluth, the potent Klingon brew, is summoned by Worf from the dispenser and handed to Danilo; its immediate, brutal effect provides the 'moment of pain' Danilo demands and reframes the illicit act into a ship‑sanctioned cultural concession.

Before: Not present until Worf commands the wall unit to produce it.

After: Consumed by Danilo, who reacts strongly; the glass is then taken away by Brenna and the drink functions to placate rather than provoke further brewing.

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S2E18 · STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — Up the Long Ladder

Brenna Quells Revelry and Reclaims Duty

Worf summons Chech'tluth (a potent Klingon brew) from the dispenser as a deliberately forceful alternative; Danilo downs it, visibly overwhelmed, and the performance of this liquor reframes the mood, demonstrating Worf's attempt to control behavior through ritualized intensity.

Before: Not in hand; invoked from the food-dispenser by Worf and materializes into a glass.

After: Consumed by Danilo, leaving him both impressed and momentarily disoriented; the cup is emptied and used as physical proof the ship can supply stronger spirits.

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