Object

Harmonic Resonator Frequency Parameter

A ship‑accessed engineering control and numeric readout representing the resonant frequency used by converted Class One probes (housed in torpedo casings). Appears as a digital frequency value with accompanying waveform graph, harmonic peak markers, and interactive slider/dial on Enterprise engineering consoles and remote resonator interfaces. Engineers and officers consult and adjust the readout; the display flashes warning overlays and harmonic resonance spikes when values approach destructive bands.

2 appearances

Purpose

To set and transmit the precise resonant frequency for the harmonic resonators so the Enterprise can remotely tune and deliver energy aimed at destabilizing targeted dilithium lattices.

Significance

Serves as the operational lynchpin that converts the engineering plan into action: selecting and committing to a frequency makes the plan executable and marks the ethical turning point that propels Picard to authorize transport and irreversible intervention.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E15 · Pen Pals

Resonator Plan and Picard's Reluctant Order

The harmonic resonator frequency parameter is invoked as the critical control variable: Enterprise will monitor and adjust the frequency remotely to tune the resonators to destructive harmonics against the dilithium lattice, making it both a technical lever and a narrative hinge.

Before: A theoretical/engineering parameter discussed during the briefing; no active tuning had begun.

After: Designated as an active, ship‑monitored control during future deployment; responsibility assigned to Enterprise engineering teams to adjust in real time.

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S2E15 · Pen Pals

Data's Challenge — Picard's Compromise

The harmonic resonator frequency parameter is the technical metric the engineering team will monitor and adjust; it is discussed as the control interface by which the Enterprise will tune the resonators and thereby attempt to shatter the dilithium lattices.

Before: Defined conceptually and likely accessible on engineering consoles; parameters awaiting calibration.

After: Set to be actively monitored and adjusted during resonator deployment once engineering begins work.

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