Ihat

domineering mocking fearful conflicted reluctant

Domineering hunter fragment of Data's possessed mind, allied with Korgano and targeting Masaka. Mocks weaker fragments (e.g., Victim) while revealing secrets under duress. Blends bravado with fear of retaliation, driving plot progression through strategic interactions.

9 appearances

Masaka Mythos

Also known as: Data/Ihat

Ihat's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

9 moments

S7E17 · Masks

Data’s fractured psyche collapses under Masaka’s shadow

A facade of arrogance and control masks deep-seated fear and insecurity. Ihat’s bravado is a defense mechanism, but his admission about Korgano’s absence reveals his vulnerability and the precariousness of his position in the hierarchy of the alien personas.

Data shifts abruptly into the 'Ihat' persona, adopting a high-energy, domineering demeanor. He paces around the room, mocking the Victim’s weakness and revealing details about Masaka’s volatile nature. His dialogue …

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S7E17 · Masks

Data's possession reveals Masaka's awakening

Schadenfreude tinged with existential resignation—he enjoys Picard’s suffering but knows Masaka’s awakening spells doom for them all.

Ihat seizes control of Data’s body mid-scene, his persona manifesting with a jerk and a rueful smile. He delivers the line ‘Masaka is awake’ with a mix of triumph and …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard manipulates Data’s personas for temple sign

A volatile mix of defiance and abject terror, her bravado crumbling into panic at the mere mention of Masaka’s name.

Ihat takes control of Data’s body, manifesting as a vital, hyperactive figure with a domineering yet fearful demeanor. She paces agitatedly, her dialogue a mix of bravado and terror as …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard Extracts the Temple Sign

A volatile mix of defiance and terror, with moments of awe when speaking of Masaka's power. His emotional state is one of a cornered animal, lashing out to mask his vulnerability. The shift from drawing the sign to freezing in terror reveals his true nature: a coward who once challenged Masaka but now lives in constant fear of recapture.

Ihat seizes control of Data's body with agitated energy, his voice sharp and mocking but undercut by terror. He paces erratically, his fingers trembling as he begins drawing the temple …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard gambles on Masaka’s symbol

Ominously dominant; her absence is a silent threat, her power felt in every decision the crew makes.

Masaka is referenced indirectly through Picard’s mention of Ihat’s death and the crew’s discussion of the symbol. Her presence is felt as a looming, malevolent force—her killing of Ihat and …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard deciphers Korgano’s duality in temple

Anxious and cautious; her fear of Masaka is evident in her reluctance to challenge the goddess directly, even in her fragmented state.

Ihat is referenced indirectly by Picard, who recalls her statement that 'Korgano was not chasing Masaka anymore.' This revelation is critical to Picard’s theory that the horn symbol represents Korgano, …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard deciphers Korgano’s duality in Masaka’s temple

Not applicable (referenced indirectly).

Ihat is referenced indirectly by Picard as the source of critical lore about Korgano no longer chasing Masaka. Though not physically present, Ihat’s fragmented personality and reluctant cooperation with the …

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S7E17 · Masks

Picard identifies Korgano as Masaka’s counterbalance

Not applicable (off-screen), but inferred as cautious and opportunistic based on prior interactions.

Ihat is not physically present in this event but is referenced in Picard’s dialogue as a source of insight into Korgano’s nature. Picard notes that Ihat and the other archive …

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S7E17 · Masks

Masaka asserts control over Data’s body

Not directly observable, but inferred as potentially supportive or cooperative, given Picard’s reference to her lack of fear toward Korgano.

Ihat is mentioned indirectly by Picard as someone who was not afraid of Korgano, implying prior interactions or knowledge about Korgano’s nature. While not physically present in this event, Ihat’s …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations