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Holo-Data

stoic playful eager dutiful
Holographic stand-in for Lt. Cmdr. Data, designed to reflect his logical precision and idealized crew dynamics. Portrayed as a musketeer with stoic yet playful combat eagerness, distinct from other holographic characters like Holo-Wesley Crusher.
2 appearances
Holodeck Simulations

Holo-Data's Journey

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2 moments
S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Barclay’s Holodeck Fantasies: The Illusion of Control and the Exposure of Vulnerability

Stoic resignation. His emotional state is programmed efficiency—he doesn’t feel defeat, he experiences it as a scripted outcome. His line (‘Say you will yield and it ends here’) is a hollow threat, devoid of genuine malice or strategy. His defeat is a narrative device to elevate Barclay’s skill.

Holo-Data, clad in musketeer attire, engages Barclay in the duel with precise, almost mechanical swordplay. He is disarmed early, along with Holo-Geordi, and retreats without protest. His stoicism is a …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Riker’s Rage Shatters Barclay’s Delusion: The Picnic’s Violent End

Neutral (holographic), but the frozen pose conveys a sense of mechanical disruption, highlighting the program’s glitch.

Holo-Data sits frozen among the other holographic musketeers, his sword resting beside him and a blueberry pie in hand. His unnatural stillness and twisted smile create a disconcerting effect, emphasizing …

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Affiliations

Starfleet
member
Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

As a holographic simulation of Lt. Cmdr. Data, Holo-Data operates within parameters that align with Starfleet directives. Although a simulation, it embodies Starfleet's values and mission ethos in its design, indicating a connection akin to membership.

Crew of the USS Enterprise
member
Starship Command, Operations, Personnel Management, and Crew Welfare

Holo-Data is designed to reflect ideal crew dynamics and functions within Holodeck simulations onboard the USS Enterprise. Therefore, he can be considered a 'member' of the crew of the USS Enterprise.

Across the Seasons

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Season 3 · asteroid

Holographic stand-in for Lt. Cmdr. Data, designed to reflect his logical precision and idealized crew dynamics. Portrayed as a musketeer with stoic yet playful combat eagerness, distinct from other holographic characters like Holo-Wesley Crusher.