Object
Gagh (Klingon serpent worms)
Gagh — the Klingon serpent‑like worms served as a communal dish. In on‑screen presentations this entity may appear as live, writhing gagh presented in a metal mess‑hall bowl (used ritualistically to test or humiliate a visitor) or as a steaming, prepared/coated form presented in a serving platter. Functionally the same culinary substance in A Matter of Honor: a culturally charged Klingon food item that catalyzes social evaluation and interpersonal tension.
2 appearances
Purpose
Served as a Klingon culinary entree intended to be eaten at a social/ritual meal.
Significance
Functions as a cultural touchstone that propels Riker toward his impending Klingon assignment: the dish forces personal immersion in an alien tradition, raises the emotional stakes of departure, and shifts the scene from light ribbing to serious professional preparation.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used