Object

Message from the Hathaway

A terse ship-to-ship transmission labeled "Message from the Hathaway" that snaps into the Enterprise's comms with a bright tone and on-screen header. Intangible and immediate, the communiqué appears on the main bridge displays and in the officers' earpieces, cutting through debate and triggering a rapid command response regarding Ensign Crusher.

4 appearances

Purpose

To transmit operational information or directive from the Hathaway to the Enterprise, enabling cross-ship coordination and prompting immediate personnel or tactical decisions.

Significance

Acts as a narrative catalyst that intervenes in Riker's demand and Picard's judgment, reframing the dispute over Ensign Crusher and escalating the political and disciplinary stakes on the bridge.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S2E21 · Peak Performance

Empty Chair on the Bridge — Kolrami's Snub and Riker's Request

The 'Message from the Hathaway' acts as the initiating object that triggers the scene's action—its arrival compels Riker's request and forces immediate personnel triage, turning an off-screen mistake into an on-bridge decision.

Before: Queued in ship comms, awaiting acceptance by the bridge.

After: Consumed—message displayed and acted upon; its content prompts subsequent orders and an escort assignment.

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S2E21 · Peak Performance

Riker Demands Crusher's Return; Kolrami's Public Disdain

The 'Message from the Hathaway' functions as the immediate plot catalyst: a comms transmission that interrupts bridge business, presents Riker's request, and forces Picard to adjudicate personnel and safety issues in real time.

Before: Idle in the comms queue or awaiting acknowledgment at Tactical; ready to be received by the bridge.

After: Acknowledged and delegated to Burke for handling and enforcement; the transmission has been acted upon and is no longer the active focus of debate.

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S2E21 · Peak Performance

Reluctant Concession and Kolrami's Public Slight

The incoming 'Message from the Hathaway' functions as the trigger for the exchange: it presents Riker, conveys the operational problem (unfinished experiments), and compels Picard to make a judgment about personnel movement and safety.

Before: Queued in ship comms as an awaiting transmission; not yet displayed.

After: Displayed on the Main Viewer and acknowledged; prompted Picard's orders and Burke's departure.

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S2E21 · Peak Performance

Hathaway Gambit — Ruse, Rescue and Vindication

The 'Message from the Hathaway' functions as the comms link: Riker's voice and image arrive via coms/viewscreen to inform Picard and the bridge that the Hathaway is ready for pickup and to humanize the remote rescue.

Before: Awaiting transmission as the Hathaway crew completes repairs and prepares for communication.

After: Delivered successfully; Riker's communication confirms readiness and facilitates the recovery sequence.

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