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Riker's Small Striking Bar

A compact, unassuming metal bar designed to activate or tap the surface of Riker's meditation crystal. Its size allows for precise, deliberate contact, producing a subtle activation glow and hum within the crystal. The bar's tactile presence contrasts with the crystal's ethereal energy, serving as a physical key to unlock the meditation device’s latent power during a charged diplomatic encounter aboard Angel One.
4 appearances

Purpose

To serve as an activation tool that initiates the glowing and humming energy state of Riker's meditation crystal through physical contact.

Significance

This small striking bar catalyzes a pivotal moment of intimate connection and cultural tension between Commander Riker and Beata, bridging disparate worlds and igniting both political and personal dynamics during a delicate diplomatic mission.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments
S1E15 · Angel One
Riker and Beata Clash Over Gender and Trust Amidst Growing Intimacy

The small striking bar is used by Riker to tap the Albeni meditation crystal, activating its glow and resonant hum. This tool acts as both a practical key and a symbolic instrument unlocking a shared moment of connection and contemplation amidst ideological friction.

Before: Inside the metallic box, in Trent’s possession.
After: Held briefly by Riker during crystal activation, then set aside as the scene progresses.
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S1E15 · Angel One
Riker’s Meditation Crystal Sparks Forbidden Connection

Riker uses the small striking bar to tap the meditation crystal, activating its glow and hum that catalyze the intimate tension in the room. The bar functions as a key to reveal the crystal’s properties, enhancing the symbolic nature of the gift.

Before: Contained within the metallic box alongside the crystal.
After: Handled by Riker during activation, then returned to the box or held nearby as the intimacy unfolds.
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S1E15 · Angel One
Riker and Beata’s Fraught Alliance and Stark Ultimatum

The striking bar is used by Beata to precisely tap the Albeni Mediation Crystal, activating it to punctuate her presence and command the room. This action initiates the scene’s shift from private intimacy to official business, reinforcing the ritualistic power of the setting.

Before: Held in Beata’s hand, ready to tap the crystal.
After: Set aside or lowered after the crystal’s glow is silenced.
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S1E15 · Angel One
Beata’s Ultimatum: Death Sentence for the Defiant Survivors

The striking bar is used by Beata to activate the Albeni mediation crystal, its precise tapping initiating the crystal’s glow and hum that frames the scene’s formal and intimate tone.

Before: Held by Beata, ready to tap the crystal.
After: Resting beside the crystal after use, serving as a tangible symbol of control.
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