Object

Enterprise-D Shuttle Bay Corridor Turbolift (Transitional)

A crew-operated vertical/horizontal transport car used for rapid repositioning during emergencies, distinct from structural systems like hangar doors.

3 appearances

Purpose

Vertical transportation between decks

Significance

Enables Worf's rapid re-entry to confront John, heightening tension in resurrection sequence

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Heretic’s Revelation: A Species’ Truth and Sunad’s Fear

The Enterprise-D Shuttle Bay Corridor Turbolift is briefly referenced as Worf ducks into it right after exiting the shuttle bay, using it for seconds as transportation before bolting back amid John’s power surge. While its role in this specific event is minimal, it serves as a functional element of the Enterprise’s infrastructure, facilitating the rapid movement of crew members during moments of crisis. Its presence underscores the ship’s operational efficiency and the urgency of the situation, as Worf’s quick exit and re-entry reflect the high stakes of John’s confrontation with Sunad.

Before: Operational and available for crew use, humming quietly in the background of the shuttle bay corridor.

After: Unchanged, remaining a functional part of the ship’s transportation network, though its brief use by Worf highlights the urgency of the moment.

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S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Truth Unveiled: A Species’ Reckoning and John’s Ascension

The Enterprise-D Shuttle Bay Corridor Turbolift is briefly referenced as Worf ducks into it right after exiting the shuttle bay, using it for seconds as transportation before bolting back amid John’s power surge. While its role in this specific event is minimal, it serves as a functional element of the ship’s infrastructure, facilitating the rapid movement of crew members during moments of crisis. Its humming presence underscores the urgency and chaos of the confrontation unfolding on the bridge.

Before: Operational and ready for use, located near the shuttle bay.

After: Unchanged, remaining a functional part of the ship’s transportation network.

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S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Transfiguration: John’s Ascension and the Birth of a New Species

The Enterprise-D Shuttle Bay Corridor Turbolift is briefly referenced as Worf ducks into it right after exiting the shuttle bay, using it for seconds as transportation before bolting back amid John’s power surge. While not the central focus of this event, the turbolift symbolizes the crew’s rapid response to the unfolding crisis, facilitating split-second repositioning during the lethal confrontation with John. Its humming presence underscores the urgency and chaos of the moment, even if only peripherally.

Before: Operational and ready for use, part of the Enterprise’s standard transportation network.

After: Unchanged, as its role in this event is brief and functional, with no lasting impact on its condition or location.

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