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False Picard's Physical Exam Results

Dr. Beverly Crusher shares these medical records with Riker, Data, Worf, Troi, and Geordi in Riker's quarters. The results from the False Picard's recent exam match Captain Picard's previous physical exactly. This perfect alignment alarms the crew, as it clashes with his erratic behavior including efficiency drills, drunkenness, and a predatory advance on Beverly. The records solidify their suspicion of an impostor.

2 appearances

Purpose

Record physiological data from medical examinations to assess health and detect anomalies

Significance

Serves as the pivotal medical clue that confirms the crew's fears: the Picard before them is a fake. Beverly's revelation fractures their loyalty and unites them in secret opposition, marking the shift from doubt to action against the impostor.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E18 · Allegiance

The Crew’s Crisis of Faith: When Trust Becomes a Weapon

The False Picard’s physical exam results are a critical piece of evidence in the crew’s investigation, shared by Beverly with a mix of professionalism and personal discomfort. The results are identical to Picard’s previous physical, which Beverly notes as 'unusual in itself'—a red flag that, combined with the False Picard’s uncharacteristic behavior, deepens the crew’s suspicion. The exam results serve as a medical counterpoint to the emotional and behavioral clues, reinforcing the idea that something is fundamentally wrong. They are not conclusive proof, but they add to the mounting evidence that the captain is not who he claims to be.

Before: Stored in the medical database, unexamined by the senior crew until Beverly shares them in the meeting.

After: Acknowledged as part of the pattern of inconsistencies surrounding the False Picard, now tied to the crew’s broader suspicions. Their significance is reinforced, but they remain one piece of a larger puzzle.

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S3E18 · Allegiance

The Crew’s Divided Conscience: Suspicion vs. Protocol

The False Picard’s physical exam results are shared by Beverly as part of her testimony. The results are described as identical to Picard’s previous physical, which is unusual in itself and adds to the crew’s suspicion. The object serves as a medical record that contradicts the False Picard’s erratic behavior, highlighting the inconsistency between his physical health and his actions. Its mention underscores the crew’s dilemma: how can someone in perfect health exhibit such uncharacteristic behavior?

Before: Stored in the ship’s medical database; accessed by Beverly during her testimony.

After: Discussed as part of the crew’s evidence; its implications are considered but not yet resolved.

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