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Regina Bartholomew (Countess)

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Sentient holographic character in the Sherlock Holmes holodeck program, distinct from human crew members. Central to Moriarty’s emotional and existential narrative as his romantic partner and confidante.
25 appearances
Holodeck Sentience
Also known as: Countess Regina Barthalomew, Regina (Moriarty’s Partner), Countess Regina Bartholomew

Regina Bartholomew …'s Journey

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29 moments
S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty Reasserts His Sentience

Not present.

Countess Regina Bartholomew is mentioned by Moriarty as part of his demands; he references that Picard promised to free him and the Countess. She does not appear but is a …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty’s Awakening and Picard’s Broken Promise

Not applicable (off-screen, but her implied distress fuels Moriarty’s anger)

Regina Bartholomew is not physically present in this event but is referenced indirectly by Moriarty when he mentions his 'hostage' and his promise to Picard. Her absence looms large, as …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty’s Moral Blackmail

Not applicable (not present)

Not physically present; she is referenced by Moriarty as the woman he loves, the Countess Regina Bartholomew, created as a holodeck character. Moriarty requests that she be brought to life, …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty’s Loneliness and the Countess’s Fate

Projected as a source of solace and completion for Moriarty—her ‘absence’ is what drives his plea. Moriarty frames her as his emotional anchor, making her materialization a non-negotiable demand. Picard, however, views her as a potential ethical disaster, reinforcing the conflict between Moriarty’s desires and Starfleet’s protocols.

The Countess Regina Bartholomew is never physically present in this event but is the emotional and narrative fulcrum of Moriarty’s plea. She is invoked by Moriarty as his ‘love,’ a …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard postpones Moriarty’s demand

Not depicted but inferred as devoted to Moriarty

The Countess is referenced only indirectly as the woman created to be Moriarty's love. Troi says 'we created her', and the others discuss the risks of creating a second individual.

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Crew debates Moriarty’s sentience risks

Cautiously skeptical—she is not unsympathetic to Moriarty and the Countess, but her primary concern is the potential harm of acting without sufficient knowledge, and her tone reflects a deep-seated wariness of the unknown.

Beverly sits with her arms crossed, her expression skeptical as she listens to the debate. She interjects with a measured but firm tone, emphasizing the unknown medical and ethical risks …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Riker interrupts Picard’s leverage over Moriarty

Not present; referenced as object of affection.

The Countess is not physically present but is the central topic of conversation. Picard uses her safety to force Moriarty's concession, while Moriarty speaks of her with adoration. She is …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard exploits Moriarty’s emotional vulnerability

Not applicable; she is only referenced, not present.

The Countess is not physically present but is the central topic of discussion; her safety and the nature of her character are debated by Picard and Moriarty. Picard questions if …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty Seizes Control of the Enterprise

Not directly observed, but inferred as dependent on Moriarty and desperate for freedom.

Not physically present, but she is the central object of Moriarty's demand. Moriarty states that he will not survive without her, and Picard references the possibility of bringing her off …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty Hijacks the Enterprise

Not applicable (not present).

Countess Regina Bartholomew is not physically present in this scene, but is a central point of contention. Moriarty demands that she be freed from the holodeck alongside him, and Picard …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty Hijacks the Enterprise

Not applicable (not present).

Countess Regina Bartholomew is referenced by Moriarty as the love of his life whose release from the Holodeck he demands as a condition for relinquishing control.

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard orders covert ship recovery

Not directly observable, but inferred as hopeful yet vulnerable. Her emotional state is likely a mix of anticipation and anxiety, as her future depends on the crew's ability to overcome the technical and ethical barriers.

The Countess Regina Bartholomew is not physically present in Engineering but is the subject of the crew's theoretical efforts to materialize her using the Transporter. Her sentience and existence outside …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty reveals the Countess’s sentience

Eager and passionate, with a hint of playful defiance. She is thrilled by the prospect of exploring the real world and fully embraces her sentience, using her charm and wit to disarm Barclay and assert her agency in the situation.

The Countess greets Barclay with poised confidence, stripping off her gloves as she interrogates him about the pattern enhancers. She reveals her sentience and eagerness to explore the real world, …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Countess reveals her sentience to Barclay

Calm, confident, and playfully conspiratorial, masking a steely determination to secure her freedom. Her warmth toward Barclay is strategic, designed to disarm him and make him complicit in their plan. Beneath the charm, there is a flicker of urgency—she cannot afford to fail.

The Countess greets Barclay with the effortless grace of a woman who has long been in control of her own destiny. She strips off her gloves with deliberate slowness, her …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Countess demonstrates transporter expertise

Eager and passionate, with a mix of confidence and vulnerability. She is slightly stung when Barclay initially underestimates her but quickly regains her composure, driven by her desire for freedom and adventure.

The Countess passionately reunites with Moriarty upon his entrance, throwing her arms around his neck and exchanging a long, dramatic kiss. She demonstrates her technical understanding of the pattern enhancers, …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Data discovers missing transporter logs

Amused and engaged, with a sense of shared purpose with Moriarty. Her applause and reaction suggest she is enjoying the spectacle, possibly because she is aware of the experiment’s true outcome or is complicit in the log erasure. Her demeanor reinforces the idea that she and Moriarty are working in tandem to manipulate the crew.

The Countess, standing beside Moriarty in the Holodeck’s Drawing Room, mirrors his amusement as the chair dematerializes. She applauds Barclay’s work, her reaction aligned with Moriarty’s, suggesting a shared understanding …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Transporter test reveals Holodeck erasure

Amused and supportive, with a sense of shared triumph in the experiment's failure.

The Countess stands beside Moriarty, reacting to the light show from the pattern enhancers with applause. Her engagement with the experiment mirrors Moriarty's, suggesting a shared awareness of its outcome. …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard manipulates the Countess for Moriarty’s surrender

Warm and composed on the surface, but shrewdly watchful and privately uncertain whether Picard is offering freedom or a trap.

The Countess greets Picard with poise, offers tea, and engages in courteous banter. She praises Moriarty as brilliant, incisive, and ruthless rather than villainous, and sees through the threat disguised …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard manipulates the Countess for leverage

Initially curious and playful, then wary and suspicious, finally resigned and determined to act for Moriarty's sake.

The Countess receives Picard with gracious wit and insight, quickly seeing through his charm to recognize the threat hidden in his proposition; she listens to his fabricated technical plan and …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty and Countess prepare for transport

Anxious yet hopeful, with a deep-seated fear of losing her identity and comfort (symbolized by her books), tempered by her trust in Moriarty’s promises.

The Countess, vulnerable and longing for her books, expresses her emotional dependence on Moriarty while questioning his decisions. She shares his excitement about their impending 'freedom' but reveals her anxiety …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Riker manipulates Moriarty into dematerialization

Excited and hopeful, but with a tinge of anxiety about leaving her familiar possessions, specifically her books.

The Countess assists Moriarty in setting up the pattern enhancers, expressing her concern about leaving her books behind. She asks Moriarty where they will go, and he reassures her with …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty renegotiates under false pretenses

Relieved yet tense; her excitement at their perceived freedom is tempered by the high-stakes negotiation unfolding around her.

The Countess rematerializes alongside Moriarty, her relief and excitement evident in her shared smile with him. She remains largely silent during the negotiation, serving as a quiet but complicit presence. …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty’s mocking departure

Grateful and relieved, with an undercurrent of quiet determination to embrace their newfound freedom, though her loyalty to Moriarty keeps her from fully relaxing.

The Countess stands beside Moriarty in the shuttlecraft, her demeanor composed and graceful, offering Riker a polite farewell. She speaks with warmth and gratitude, her voice steady, though her eyes …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Riker releases Moriarty’s shuttle

Subdued gratitude with an undercurrent of resignation; she is relieved by the prospect of freedom but aware of the moral complexities of their escape.

The Countess stands beside Moriarty in the shuttlecraft, her demeanor polite and composed. She offers Riker a gracious farewell, her words laced with sincerity but lacking the provocative edge of …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty surrenders Enterprise control

Wistful and fragile, oscillating between hope and uncertainty; her trust in Moriarty is tinged with unspoken fear.

The Countess begins the event in a state of awe, gazing at the stars with the Countess, her voice soft and wistful as she expresses her longing for Earth. Her …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Moriarty releases Enterprise control

Melancholic yet hopeful—touched by the beauty of the stars but haunted by the impossibility of her desires, finding temporary solace in Moriarty’s words.

The Countess stands beside Moriarty, her gaze fixed on the stars as she expresses awe at their beauty. Her voice trembles slightly when she asks about returning to Earth, revealing …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard terminates the Moriarty simulation

Unseen, but her erasure is the ultimate denial of the freedom Moriarty sought for her.

Countess Regina Bartholomew is present as part of the shuttlebay simulation. As the simulation discontinues, she vanishes along with every other illusory element. Her absence underscores the finality of Picard's …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard reveals Moriarty’s final deception

Not directly portrayed, but inferred to be happy in the illusion

The Countess is not physically present; she is mentioned as being with Moriarty inside the cube, living their lives together unaware of the illusion. Barclay's line confirms they are on …

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S6E12 · Ship in a Bottle
Picard confronts simulation paradox

Inferred to be content and unaware, as per the simulation parameters.

The Countess is not physically present; she is mentioned as being with Moriarty inside the nested simulation, living out a lifetime without ever knowing the deception.

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Affiliation

USS Enterprise Holodeck (Sherlock Holmes Program)
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Holodeck Simulations and Sentient Hologram Emergence

The Countess is a sentient holographic character generated by the USS Enterprise Holodeck's Sherlock Holmes program, making her a member of this simulation.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 6 · asteroid

Sentient holographic character in the Sherlock Holmes holodeck program, distinct from human crew members. Central to Moriarty’s emotional and existential narrative as his romantic partner and confidante.