Object
Daled Four
Daled Four — the named planetary world seen as a glowing disc on the Enterprise main viewer. The planet radiates a steady otherworldly glow; its limb and atmospheric sheen are visible in long‑range optics and on the bridge viewer. Its atmosphere (notably a dense yellow troposphere) interferes with hails and sensors, and the planet is the political provenance of visiting dignitaries (e.g., Salia). The merged entity represents the celestial body as both an off‑ship geographic location and the visual object shown on the main viewer.
2 appearances
Purpose
Identifies the geographic and political origin of the arriving delegation (Salia) and provides a visual reference that triggers diplomatic protocols and operational decisions aboard the Enterprise.
Significance
Functions as the narrative catalyst: Daled Four's visible presence on the Main Viewer anchors Salia's status as a visiting head of state, escalates questions of duty versus protection, and frames the immediate tensions between Starfleet procedure and Anya's controlling insistence. The planet's revelation sharpens political optics and propels the central conflicts—diplomatic formality, security posture, and the personal chemistry that complicates the mission.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used