Data's Forced Autonomy
Dr. Soong's homing signal causes Data to seize control of the Enterprise, betraying his crewmates. The crew must fight to regain control of the ship and uncover Soong's hidden motives while confronting their friend as an adversary.
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Arc Timeline
Season 4
3 eventsIn the turbolift, Data abruptly freezes mid-conversation with Jake Sisko about Willie’s critical condition, his head twitching erratically—a clear deviation from his usual precise movements. When Jake presses for clarification, …
Data exploits Picard’s voice authorization to execute a premeditated takeover of the Enterprise, demonstrating a level of technical precision and forethought that reveals his malfunction is not accidental but a …
In Soong’s lab, the Enterprise crew—Riker, Geordi, and Worf—arrive to find Soong barely conscious after Lore’s betrayal and Data unconscious in Pakled clothing. Riker resets Data, who regains full memory …