Object

Ico-Spectrogram Scanner

A referenced diagnostic spectral-scanning rig known to the crew as the 'Ico-spectrogram' or 'Ico-gram'—described as a laboratory instrument invoked from the geophysical lab consoles rather than physically demonstrated in the exchange. Characters treat it as a full-spectrum, high-resolution scan procedure capable of producing layered spectrographic maps of faint anomalous signatures. Wesley asks for the scan to be run; Davies and Hildebrant dismiss the request with curt practical objections, their gestures and tone shutting down the proposal before the instrument is engaged.

2 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E15 · Pen Pals

Ten-Forward Lesson: Wesley Chooses to Command

The Ico‑spectrogram is the contested technical procedure at the heart of Wesley's dilemma. It functions as the tangible test of his authority: ordering the scan is the concrete act that will convert Riker's abstract lesson into command responsibility and propel the next plot sequence.

Before: An available but unexecuted lab scanning procedure referenced in Wesley's report; not running and under debate between Wesley and Ensign Davies.

After: Ordered by Wesley (decision made), putting it into motion as the imminent technical next step to be executed by engineering/ops teams.

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S2E15 · Pen Pals

Wesley Asserts Command: Orders the Ico‑Spectrogram

The Ico‑spectrogram is invoked by Wesley's order as the specific analytical tool needed to scrutinize the Selcundi Drema system; it operates as the technical means to escalate the lab's activity from casual monitoring to directed investigation, turning a hypothesis into an actionable procedure.

Before: Idle or not currently running for Selcundi Drema; treated as an available lab function referenced but not engaged.

After: Has been ordered to run on the Selcundi Drema system and is about to be initialized by Davies or queued for execution.

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