Object

Data's Tactical Panel

Data hunches over his bridge station, fingers flying across the glowing LCARS interface as sensor readouts flicker to life. The panel reveals the Zalkonian warship's active scans probing the Enterprise's shields and hull. Picard, Beverly, Geordi, and John Doe watch intently while Data relays the threat data aloud, heightening the bridge's tension during Sunad's ultimatum.

2 appearances

Purpose

Display real-time sensor data on external vessel scans and tactical threats

Significance

Delivers critical intelligence on the Zalkonian ship's aggressive posture, shaping Picard's command decisions amid the ethical standoff over John's extradition

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Bridge of Two Revelations: Confidence and Confrontation

Data’s tactical panel is where he hunches over to scan the approaching Zalkonian warship, providing precise sensor readouts that alert the crew to the threat. The panel’s displays project sensor graphs and threat vectors, heightening the bridge’s tension as Sunad’s ultimatum is issued. Data’s interaction with this panel underscores the crew’s reliance on technology and data-driven decision-making in the face of the crisis.

Before: Displaying standard sensor readouts, ready for routine operations.

After: Projecting active scans of the Zalkonian warship, highlighting its weaponry and scanning activity, and feeding critical data to the crew.

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S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Zalkonian Ultimatum: Fear, Fugitivity, and the Cost of Truth

Data’s tactical panel is critical in monitoring the Zalkonian vessel’s scans and relaying real-time information to Picard. The panel displays sensor readouts, threat assessments, and approach vectors, allowing Data to provide the crew with accurate, actionable intelligence. Its role in this event is to ensure the Enterprise remains aware of the Zalkonian ship’s capabilities and intentions, enabling Picard to make informed decisions about how to respond to the threat.

Before: Active, displaying sensor readouts of the approaching Zalkonian vessel. Fully functional and integrated with the bridge’s defensive systems.

After: Continues to monitor the Zalkonian ship’s movements and scans, providing Data with updated threat assessments as the situation evolves.

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