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Worf's Bridge Console (USS Enterprise-D Bridge Console)

A waist-high USS Enterprise-D bridge console with a brushed composite housing, inset touch displays, small status lamps and tactile controls. In this event the console flashes an alarm and renders a narrow-band sensor trace that flags an anomalous external emission outside Cargo Bay Twelve; its panel text and tone drive Worf to report the burst and draw Data, Geordi and Wesley to the bridge, where they pivot from alarm to forensic inspection of a quarter-sized melted scar.
2 appearances

Purpose

To present real-time sensor telemetry and issue alarms—monitoring external space and shipboard diagnostics so bridge officers can detect anomalies and initiate investigative or defensive responses.

Significance

Serves as the proximate sensor and alert source that triggers the Melted Duranium Scar investigation: the console's alarm converts an obscure readout into actionable evidence that escalates conflict and ties an unexplained weapon signature to the accusation against Riker.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S3E12 · The High Ground
Dimensional Ambush: Bridge Assault and Picard's Abduction

Bridge consoles act as both tools and victims: Data's console is struck and explodes in his face, other panels flash and spark under fire, degrading operational visibility. Their damage signals the physical toll of the attack and constrains command's ability to respond in real time.

Before: Operational, manned by bridge officers and feeding critical ship systems and displays.
After: Sustained damage and smoke; at least one console exploded, impairing bridge operations and requiring repairs.
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S3E12 · The High Ground
La Forge Removes the Limpet Charge on the Warp Chamber

Bridge consoles flash, spark, and one explodes when Finn sprays fire across the bridge; Data's console is hit directly, damaging operations and complicating system management, illustrating the physical cost of the attack on command infrastructure.

Before: Operational and manned on the bridge, providing tactical and system readouts.
After: Damaged and scorched; at least one console exploded, degrading local bridge capability and forcing crew to dive for cover.
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