Object

Ale from Ennan Six

A single poured glass of ale sourced from Ennan Six, brought aboard by Lt. Commander Katherine Pulaski and shared in Riker's quarters. Presented in a simple clear tumbler, the ale is pale amber with a thin froth and a faint yeasty aroma; condensation beads on the glass after being set on Riker's counter. Riker, Data, Geordi, Pulaski and Worf lift the glass and sip as part of an impromptu communal tasting—the drink functioning as a social lubricant that frames toasts, culinary critique, and brief personal confidences in the scene.

4 appearances

Purpose

To be consumed as a beverage—served as refreshment during an informal crew gathering and to accompany Riker's improvised meal.

Significance

Acts as a symbolic gift and social lubricant: Pulaski's offering transforms Riker's private ritual into a small, convivial ward against tension and fear, anchoring a moment of human connection before duty interrupts them.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S2E13 · Time Squared

Riker's Omelet Ritual — Quiet Defiance

Pulaski's Ennan Six ale is offered as a ceremonial gift, poured into improvised drinking vessels, and consumed as part of the convivial ritual—its provenance underscoring the small comforts of off-world supplies.

Before: In Pulaski's possession, sealed or contained when she arrives at Riker's quarters.

After: Partly poured and partly consumed; bottle or container now opened and in the group's use during the meal.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Omelet, Ale, and Interrupted Respite

Pulaski’s Ennan Six ale serves as the social lubricant: she brings and pours it, converting Riker's private ritual into a shared convivial event and signaling small comforts from off-world suppliers.

Before: Carried into the quarters by Pulaski, sealed and whole.

After: Opened and partially poured into improvised drinking vessels; bottle or container remains in the quarters with some contents consumed.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Omelet, Memory, and the Call

Pulaski's ale from Ennan Six is introduced as a convivial offering; she pours it as a social lubricant that formalizes the gathering and underscores the episode's theme of small comforts amid duty.

Before: Carried into the quarters sealed or partially sealed, recently retrieved from Ennan Six supplies.

After: Opened and partially consumed; container remaining where the group left it on the desk or table.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Interrupted Omelet — Duty Calls

Pulaski's Ennan Six ale functions as a social lubricant and gracious gift — poured into improvised vessels, sipped by Data and others, and helps convert a solitary ritual into a communal moment while signaling off-world provenance and small comforts from shore leave.

Before: In Pulaski's possession as she enters; sealed or in a container ready to be poured.

After: Opened and partially consumed; bottle or container set aside as the group moves on when duty calls.

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