Ned Quint

dour gruff frantic loyal superstitious

Living human caretaker of Felisa Howard's estate on Mavala IV, with a defined physical presence, age (mid-fifties), and personality traits (dour, gruff, superstitious). Acts as a protector against supernatural threats, including the curse tied to the Howard family. His body bears anaphasic energy signatures linked to Ronin, but he is distinct from the spectral entity and interacts physically with the world (e.g., warning Beverly Crusher, attempting to extinguish the cursed candle).

8 appearances

Howard Estate Caretaking

Also known as: QUINT

Ned Quint's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

8 moments

S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Beverly confronts Quint over the candle

Angry, frustrated, and warning, with a sense of urgency and resignation as he fails to convince Beverly.

Ned Quint bursts into the scene with aggressive urgency, immediately targeting the candle and attempting to extinguish it. His demeanor is confrontational and warning, rooted in his deep knowledge of …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Quint’s Cursed Warning Escalates

Angry and frustrated, shifting to resigned exasperation as Beverly defies his warnings.

Ned Quint bursts into the Howard home with urgency, immediately targeting the candle and attempting to extinguish it. His demeanor is aggressive and confrontational, reflecting his deep-seated belief in the …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Quint warns Beverly at Felisa’s grave

Neutral (as an institution), but its implied failure to address the 'real' cause of the weather anomalies (the ghost) creates dramatic irony and foreshadows the crew’s eventual confrontation with the supernatural.

The Enterprise is mentioned by Beverly as the starship attempting to fix the malfunctioning weather control system on Caldos Colony. Its role is indirect but critical, as Quint implies that …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Ronin’s spectral bargain for survival

N/A (deceased, referenced only)

Quint is referenced only in passing as deceased, his death serving as a distraction that Ronin deflects. His role in the event is limited to being the catalyst for Beverly’s …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Ronin’s Corporeal Bargain

None (deceased), but his death is treated as a tragic footnote, overshadowed by Ronin’s supernatural dominance.

Quint is referenced only in death, his fate serving as the catalyst for Beverly’s grief and Ronin’s manipulation. His role in sabotaging the weather equipment (implied) is invoked but not …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Picard and Troi debate Ronin’s influence

Surface: Neutral, professional. Internal: Likely curious about the anaphasic energy’s origins, but his emotional state is subsumed by his role as an investigative tool for Picard. His lack of fear or skepticism underscores the crew’s trust in his analytical abilities.

Data enters the Ready Room abruptly, delivering the critical report of the anaphasic energy signature from the cemetery. His clinical demeanor and precise language (‘approximately seventeen kilometers from the center …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Picard orders investigation of ghostly energy

Not visible, but inferred as wary and protective. His earlier interactions suggest a deep concern for Beverly’s safety and a fear of the supernatural forces he has witnessed.

Ned Quint is referenced indirectly through the anaphasic energy signature detected in his body, which now matches the signature emanating from the cemetery. His earlier warnings to Beverly about the …

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S7E14 · Sub Rosa

Picard resolves to confront Ronin

Neutral but engaged—his curiosity about the anomaly is piqued, though he does not speculate on its implications for Beverly or the crew.

Data enters the Ready Room with urgent news, his demeanor composed yet purposeful. He reports the detection of an anaphasic energy signature matching the one found in Ned Quint’s body, …

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