Object

Riker's Fabricated Alaskan Stew Meat (described/served as venison-like)

The protein component used in Riker's improvised Alaskan stew: presented as bite-size, dark reddish-brown chunks that soak up broth. In the scene Riker frames the component's flavor profile (venison/musk-ox-like) and serves it to Pulaski and Geordi, while Worf refuses it. Although one source labels it 'venison,' the combined evidence (dialogue, scene overlap, and other entries) supports treating these as the same meat object with differing identifications.

4 appearances

Purpose

To serve as the primary protein component of Riker's improvised Alaskan stew—a consumable food meant to nourish the small dinner and enact Riker's apology and domestic repair.

Significance

Acts as a tangible ritual of repair: Riker uses the scarce, fabricated meat to apologize and restore crew morale. Acceptance by Pulaski and Geordi quietly validates Riker's effort; Worf's rejection underscores a persistent cultural fissure and leaves the reconciliation incomplete.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S2E13 · Time Squared

Riker's Domestic Reckoning

Venison is invoked rhetorically as part of Riker’s description of the improvised meat's flavor profile; it functions as a sensory shorthand to sell the stew’s taste to the crew.

Before: Conceptual/reference only within Riker's explanation.

After: Remains a descriptive referent, used to help guests evaluate the flavor.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Riker's Redemption Stew and Quiet Confession

The hybrid stew meat—described by Riker as 'between venison -- musk ox -- and Kobe beef'—is the narrative object of cultural tension: its improvised origin provokes Worf's revulsion and highlights scarcity and technological substitution.

Before: Fabricated by the ship's computer from an improvised molecular pattern and simmering in the stew pot.

After: Served on plates; tasted by Pulaski and Geordi, rejected by Worf.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Riker's Stew: A Small Ritual of Repair

The fabricated Alaskan stew meat — an improvised, hybrided protein — functions as the narrative hinge for Worf's cultural reaction and Riker's improvisational pride; its uncertain identity drives dialogue about authenticity.

Before: Fabricated by the ship's computer and incorporated into the stew.

After: Served in bowls and partially tasted; remains in pot and plates.

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S2E13 · Time Squared

Riker's Stew and Worf's Refusal

The fabricated Alaskan stew meat is the narrative fulcrum: the ship-computer produced substitute fills the role of moose, is described as between venison, musk ox and Kobe beef, and becomes the focal point for Worf's cultural rejection.

Before: Pattern fabricated by the computer and simmering in the stew pot.

After: Partially served in bowls; remains mostly uneaten by Worf and consumed by others.

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