Object
Enterprise Schematic
A crisp line drawing of the USS Enterprise, rendered with meticulous technical precision on flimsy paper that contrasts with the holographic perfection surrounding it. The schematic pulses with narrative weight as Data presents it—Moriarty's fingers graze the ink as if testing its reality, while Picard's eyes flick between the hologram and the paper, recognizing the implications. Pulaski leans in, medical instincts warring with scientific curiosity, while Riker's stance stiffens at the sight of Starfleet's flagship reduced to vulnerable geometry.
2 appearances
Purpose
To demonstrate Moriarty's theoretical capacity to exist outside the holodeck by showing his ability to conceptually manipulate physical representations of the Enterprise
Significance
Serves as the crux of Picard's ethical dilemma—this flimsy paper becomes concrete proof that the line between hologram and consciousness might be thinner than Starfleet regulations anticipate. Its presence fractures the negotiation dynamic, forcing all participants to confront whether artificial life deserves physical permanence.
Appearances in the Narrative
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