Object

Green Light-Beam Arena Boundary

A vivid green, luminous boundary formed by pulsating light beams that delineates the perimeter of the Ligonian ritual combat arena on Ligon II. This electrified and lethal barrier crackles with energy and burns wood instantly on contact, enforcing strict limits and preventing escape. It serves as a deadly trap and symbolic cage embodying the brutal cultural code governing ritual combat, heightening tension and danger as fighters engage within its confines.

3 appearances

Purpose

To delineate the outer limits of the ritual combat arena and act as a deadly security measure that enforces the lethal rules of the contest by punishing anyone who crosses the boundary.

Significance

The green light beams symbolize the unforgiving and rigid Ligonian code of honor, transforming the arena into a crucible of survival that traps Tasha and others within a culturally sanctioned death trial, underscoring the clash between Starfleet ethics and lethal alien customs.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Tasha Yar Enters the Deadly Ritual Combat

The light-beam boundary forms the electrified perimeter of the combat arena, activating to start the ritual fight. Its dangerous energy inadvertently interacts with Yareena’s glavin, causing a hazardous spark that throws the weapon into the crowd, triggering a poisoning accident and raising the conflict’s intensity.

Before: Inactive but set to activate at the start of combat.

After: Active during combat; continues to enforce arena boundaries.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Ritual Combat Unleashed: Poisoned Glavin and Defiant Escape

The light-beam boundary is activated to define the electrified perimeter of the Centerplace arena, marking the lethal combat zone and enforcing the rules of the ritual duel with visible and dangerous energy.

Before: Inactive, unlit boundary around the combat area.

After: Active and electrified during duel; remains until combat conclusion.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Desperate Rescue and Defiant Healing

The light-beam boundary forms the electrified perimeter of the Centerplace arena, activating as the combatants enter. Its contact with Yareena's glavin weapon triggers a spark and reactive force that causes the weapon to be hurled into the spectator area, triggering the spectator's poisoning and death.

Before: Energized and active, enclosing the combat zone.

After: Remains energized, boundary intact and enforcing arena limits.

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