Object

Tkon Empire Holographic Star Map

A shimmering, three-dimensional holographic star map radiates an eerie glow in the Enterprise observation lounge, depicting the vast, ancient expanse of the extinct Tkon Empire and highlighting the distant planet Gamma Tauri IV. This luminous display reveals star systems and planetary outposts long forgotten, with intricate details that captivate the crew as they grapple with their entrapment within a mysterious forcefield. The star map serves as a pivotal clue, transforming abstract mystery into tangible cosmic history and framing the impending alliance and exploration decisions.

5 appearances

Purpose

To visually convey the extent and influence of the extinct Tkon Empire and to provide critical strategic and historical information that guides Captain Picard and his senior officers in understanding the source of their captivity and planning their next moves.

Significance

The holographic star map symbolizes a bridge between past and present, illuminating the ancient power that ensnares the Enterprise and the Ferengi vessel. It catalyzes the narrative shift from isolation to collaboration and forces the crew to confront the legacy of a lost galactic civilization, underscoring themes of survival, mystery, and uneasy alliances.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Enterprise Crew Uncovers the Tkon Mystery Amidst Protocol Breach

The holographic star map, presented by Data, visually depicts the vast and ancient Tkon Empire and its planetary outposts, providing essential context for the crew’s entrapment. It serves as a narrative bridge between lost galactic history and the immediate crisis, illuminating the scale and mystery of the threat.

Before: Stored as computer data, not displayed.

After: Projecting on the observation lounge viewscreen as an active visual aid.

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Data Decodes Tkon Legacy and Reveals the Forcefield's Origin

The Tkon Empire Holographic Star Map is displayed on the viewscreen, revealing the vast, ancient empire’s extent and introducing the term “Tkon Empire” to the crew. It serves as a visual anchor connecting legend to current events and framing the mystery they face.

Before: Not displayed, kept as an accessible data visualization in the Enterprise database.

After: Projected on the Observation Lounge viewscreen as part of Data’s briefing.

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Discovery of the Tkon Forcefield and the Fragile Alliance Proposal

The holographic star map appears on the observation lounge viewscreen, displaying the ancient Tkon Empire’s star systems and outposts. Data deciphers the alien legend, revealing the Empire’s vastness and historical extinction, which reframes the crew’s understanding of the planet and the forcefield, propelling the narrative towards exploration and uneasy alliance.

Before: Not displayed; data held in Enterprise’s library computer.

After: Projected on the observation lounge viewscreen for strategic review.

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Data’s Puzzle Unveils the Tkon Empire’s Legacy and the Planet’s Forcefield

The holographic star map projected in the observation lounge reveals the vast expanse of the extinct Tkon Empire and marks Gamma Tauri IV as a distant outpost. It serves as a critical visual aid for the crew to grasp the scale of the ancient empire and its possible connection to the forcefield entrapping their ships.

Before: Inactive hologram displayed on the observation lounge viewscreen

After: Active, displaying detailed star systems and the Tkon Empire legend during Data’s briefing

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Picard Proposes Uneasy Alliance to Explore Tkon Ruins

The holographic star map depicting the vast, ancient Tkon Empire is displayed prominently in the Observation Lounge. It serves as the narrative centerpiece revealing the celestial context of the Enterprise's predicament and framing the subsequent plan for planetary exploration.

Before: Idle in computer display system of the Observation Lounge.

After: Active and illuminated on the viewscreen, guiding the crew's understanding of the Tkon Empire.

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