Object

Simple Stone Pallet on Data's Homeworld

A modest, unadorned stone pallet set within a hastily constructed hollow in the rocky terrain of Data’s barren home planet. Dusty and stark, it marks the unceremonious spot where Data was found as an infant android, serving as a grim testament to the vanished colonists and the sudden ecological collapse that erased their once-thriving settlement. This rough-hewn slab acts as a physical and symbolic birthplace marker, anchoring Data’s origins amid a landscape of mystery and loss.

3 appearances

Purpose

To designate the precise location where Data was discovered, providing a tangible clue to his origins and linking him to the lost civilization that created him.

Significance

The stone pallet embodies the enigma of Data’s identity and the fate of his creators, deepening the thematic exploration of creation, belonging, and the haunting legacy of a vanished world.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E14 · Datalore

The Barren Truth of Data’s Origins

The simple stone pallet is the physical marker of Data's genesis, located within a concealed hollow. Data points to it as his place of discovery, and it visually symbolizes the stark, unceremonious beginning of his existence, intensifying the story's themes of identity and loss.

Before: Covered lightly in dust, located within the rectangular depression on the barren planet surface.

After: Disturbed slightly as Data blows away accumulated dust, revealing its significance more clearly to the team.

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S1E14 · Datalore

Discovery of Data’s Birthplace and Hidden Legacy

The simple stone pallet marks the exact spot where Data was discovered. Data physically interacts with it, blowing off accumulated dust, emphasizing the passage of time and the forlorn nature of his 'birthplace.' It symbolizes the humble and neglected origins of the android amidst a barren landscape.

Before: Covered in a layer of dust, lying undisturbed within a shallow depression.

After: Dust momentarily disturbed as Data blows it off, revealing the pallet more clearly.

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S1E14 · Datalore

Geordi Reveals Hidden Entrance to Colonists’ Sanctuary

The simple stone pallet marks the exact spot where Data was found, serving as a physical and symbolic birthplace marker that anchors the team’s exploration and reflection on Data’s origins amid the desolate environment.

Before: Covered in a layer of dust, undisturbed on the barren ground.

After: Still covered in dust but now focal to the team’s investigation and memories.

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