Object
Data's King Henry Costume
A holodeck-created, period-evocative royal costume tailored to Data's synthetic frame: layered theatrical garments (doublet and cloak) cut to precise proportions, ornate trim that catches stage light, and a modest circlet or crown that crowns his engineered features. The fabrics read as rich and ceremonial rather than battle-worn; seams and fastenings sit neat against his torso. Data wears the ensemble while delivering Henry V's rhetoric, gestures with its weight to embody command, then begins removing the pieces as the program is terminated.
2 appearances
Purpose
Worn as theatrical clothing to outfit Data as King Henry V during a holodeck staging, enabling roleplay, dramatic embodiment of leadership, and pedagogical exchange about command and moral responsibility.
Significance
Functions as a tangible mask of authority through which Data rehearses human leadership and empathy; the costume's presence anchors the lesson's symbolism, and its removal at program end marks the abrupt shift from simulated moral inquiry to immediate shipboard command obligations.
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