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Enterprise-D Bridge Internal Communications System

General-purpose ship-wide communication system used for internal announcements, crew coordination, and real-time operational commands (e.g., summoning personnel to transporter rooms). Distinct from external hailing subsystems.
3 appearances

Purpose

Enables ship-wide announcements and responses from crew members like Tam Elbrun

Significance

Picard relies on it to rally Tam amid the Romulan ultimatum, exposing the crew's vulnerability and his high-stakes gamble on telepathic intervention

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S3E20 · Tin Man
The Romulan Gambit: Desperation and the Weight of Command

The bridge communications system is used by Picard to summon Tam Elbrun to Transporter Room Six. The panel hums to life under his command, broadcasting his urgent voice across the ship. This system is the nerve center of the Enterprise’s internal coordination, ensuring that orders are relayed swiftly and accurately. Its activation here highlights the crew’s reliance on technology to maintain cohesion and execute missions, even in the face of external threats.

Before: Operational, monitoring internal ship communications.
After: Returned to standard monitoring mode after the summons is acknowledged.
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S3E20 · Tin Man
The Weight of Command: Picard’s Private Reckoning with Desperation

The Enterprise bridge communications system is used by Picard to summon Tam Elbrun via comlink. The system hums to life under his command, broadcasting his urgent call across the ship. It serves as a critical tool for coordinating the crew's actions and ensuring that orders are relayed quickly and efficiently. Its functionality is essential for maintaining command authority and operational readiness amid the crisis.

Before: Fully operational and ready for use, integrated into the bridge's command systems.
After: Unchanged; remains functional and available for further communication as needed.
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S3E20 · Tin Man
The Point of No Return: Picard’s Desperate Gamble with Elbrun

The Enterprise bridge communications system is activated by Picard to summon Tam Elbrun. The system hums to life under his command, broadcasting his urgent call across the ship. Its clear, direct channel underscores the immediacy and authority of Picard’s order, while also serving as a reminder of the crew’s interconnectedness and the high stakes of the mission. The system’s functionality is critical in this moment, as it enables the rapid deployment of Elbrun to the Transporter Room, setting the stage for the high-risk gambit.

Before: Operational and ready for use; integrated into the bridge’s command systems and accessible to senior officers.
After: Continues to function normally, having facilitated the transmission of Picard’s order and Elbrun’s acknowledgment.
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