Object
Geordi's Pinpoint Phaser
A palm‑sized Starfleet phaser reconfigured to emit a narrow, pinpoint energy beam for precision work. Matte alloy housing and ergonomic grip focus a thin, controllable discharge rather than wide-area fire. Geordi wields it like a surgeon's scalpel—aiming at a thorned vine appendage to slice and retrieve tissue—its contact sparks a reflexive reaction across the rhizome network.
2 appearances
Purpose
To produce a focused phaser beam for precision cutting, sampling, and defensive application; here used to sever a thorned appendage and retrieve biological material for analysis.
Significance
Acts as the instrument that transforms a suspected fossil into an active predator: the beam severs and simultaneously provokes the vine, escalating the threat and driving urgent medical and scientific response. The weapon highlights Geordi's risk‑taking and precipitates the contrast with Data's caution.
Appearances in the Narrative
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