Object
Tin Man's Sensor-Jamming Field
Alien countermeasure deployed by the Tin Man starship, distinct from Federation deflector shields. Blocks all sensor readings and communications, isolating personnel aboard the alien vessel.
1 appearances
Purpose
Blocks Enterprise sensors and communications to isolate personnel aboard the alien ship
Significance
Shatters first contact by forcing Picard to declare red alert and arm torpedoes, escalating diplomacy into preemptive conflict amid Romulan threats
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used