Object

Bluish Forcefield at Salia's Quarters

A shimmering, bluish energy barrier stands rigid at the doorway to Salia's private chamber, semi-transparent with a faint electrical hum and a cool, pale glow. It spans the width of the threshold, its edge scalloping slightly as personnel approach. Worf and two sentries plant themselves before it; Anya touches the threshold with restrained tenderness while Aron issues a command and the field collapses. The field reads as an engineered security aperture rather than an organic phenomenon.

2 appearances

Purpose

To block and permit passage at the doorway—serving as an access-control barrier that prevents unauthorized exit or entry until deactivated.

Significance

Serves as the ceremonial and narrative threshold for a pivotal farewell: the lowering of the field physically enacts Anya's relinquishment of guardianship and Salia's acceptance of solitary leadership. The barrier converts a routine security device into a charged symbol of separation, duty, and transition.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E10 · The Dauphin

Formal Arrival — Worf, The Forcefield, and Anya's Farewell

The bluish forcefield stands as the physical barrier between Salia's private sanctuary and the outside; it is active as the guards hold position, then responds to Aron's command and collapses, enabling Salia's exit and symbolically ending Anya's guardianship.

Before: Active and humming across the doorway, providing secure separation for Salia's quarters.

After: Deactivated/absent after Aron's voice command, leaving the doorway open for Salia's departure.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

Farewell at the Threshold

The bluish forcefield forms the visual and physical boundary of Salia's quarters; it marks the ceremonial threshold between protected childhood and autonomous leadership. Its presence creates a guarded intimacy until Aron orders it deactivated and it dissipates, permitting Salia's exit.

Before: Active and humming at the doorway, physically preventing passage without authorization.

After: Deactivated and disappeared after the computer command, leaving the doorway open and unguarded.

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