Object
Red-Lit Countdown Clock
A stark, rectangular digital clock with glowing red numerals counts down from ten minutes, mounted within Manheim's dimly lit laboratory. Its aggressive red illumination casts an ominous glow on nearby scientific apparatus while the relentless ticking ratchets tension. Data activates the clock from a hidden control panel, and the crew’s eyes fix upon its shrinking numbers, each second deepening the urgency to deactivate the lethal security system. The clock’s mechanical precision contrasts with the lab’s shadows, embodying the impending threat of Manheim’s volatile experiments.
4 appearances
Purpose
To vocalize and drive the Iconian gateway's activation/launch sequence, serving as the machine's timer and trigger that moves the system from dormant to fully operational.
Significance
The countdown clock transforms the scene into a race against time, intensifying suspense and forcing the away team into immediate crisis management. It embodies the looming danger tied to Manheim’s experiments, making abstract threat concrete and driving narrative momentum towards urgent action.
Appearances in the Narrative
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