Object

Ligonian Ritual Weapons Collection

An array of bizarre and archaic weapons including unusual pikes, daggers, spiked gloves, blast guns, nets, and scythes, housed within the Ligon II weapons room. These weapons embody the brutal cultural traditions that Lieutenant Yar must confront in a deadly ritual combat, emblematic of the alien society’s violent code of honor and the ethical tensions it provokes among the Enterprise crew.

4 appearances

Purpose

Designed for ritual combat and traditional warfare within Ligonian culture, these diverse weapons serve as tools of both offense and defense in high-stakes ceremonial duels.

Significance

They symbolize the collision between Starfleet’s moral principles and the uncompromising, archaic customs of the Ligonian people, highlighting the episode’s central ethical dilemma and foreshadowing the life-or-death struggle Lieutenant Yar faces.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Weaponry, Arena, and Rising Stakes in Ligonian Challenge

The Ligonian Ritual Weapons Collection, including the glavin gauntlets, is centrally involved as the lethal arsenal presented to Lieutenant Yar. These archaic yet brutally efficient weapons embody the violent cultural traditions she must confront, setting the stage for the ritual combat’s deadly challenge.

Before: Stored in secure weapon rooms, guarded by Ligonian hosts.

After: Partially distributed as ceremonial gifts and inspected by Tasha, poised for ritual combat.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Yar Prepares for the Poisoned Combat in Lutan’s Deadly Arena

A collection of ritual weapons, including the glavin, are represented by the lacquered boxes and actual glavin gauntlet in use. These signify the archaic and brutal Ligonian code of honor enforced through ritual combat, shaping the cultural and lethal stakes experienced by Yar and the crew.

Before: Housed within the Ligonian weapons room, ready for ritual use.

After: Some weapons (the glavin) removed and presented to Tasha Yar for imminent combat.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Crusher Delivers Picard’s Urgent Medical Orders Amid Rising Threat

Referenced indirectly by Riker’s questioning of Data regarding the lethal Ligonian weapons, this collection of archaic, brutal weapons forms the ominous backdrop for the mission. Their deadly nature heightens tension and informs the crew’s cautious approach, though they are not physically present in the transporter room.

Before: Secured in the Ligonian weapons room, unknown to Enterprise crew until recent report

After: Known threat, integral to risk assessment but physically unchanged

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Riker Confronts Data on Deadly Ligonian Arms and Imminent Danger

Though not physically present, the Ligonian ritual weapons are the subject of Data and Riker’s urgent discussion, epitomizing the lethal threat and cultural danger the Enterprise crew faces, driving the tactical and ethical stakes of the scene.

Before: Stored securely in Ligon II’s armory, recovered by Data and Geordi during reconnaissance.

After: Considered in Starfleet’s strategic planning and briefing.

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