Vassbinder

monotonous long-winded pedantic tangential

Starfleet-affiliated physiognomy specialist whose pedantic lectures on warp mechanics and facial analysis are endured by senior officers at interstellar scientific conferences. Appears exclusively in Star Trek: The Next Generation S6E25 ('Timescape').

2 appearances

Scientific Conferences

Also known as: Doctor Vassbinder

Vassbinder's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S6E25 · Timescape

Temporal anomaly first manifests

Not applicable (off-screen reference).

Doctor Vassbinder is referenced by Picard as the host of a monotonous physiognomy workshop, where he delivered a dissertation on warp nacelle ionization instead of facial analysis. His absence highlights …

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S6E25 · Timescape

Temporal anomaly first manifests

Not applicable (mentioned off-screen).

Doctor Vassbinder is mentioned in dialogue as the host of a physiognomy workshop that devolved into a lecture on warp nacelle ionization. Picard recounts the experience with amusement, describing Vassbinder’s …

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Affiliation

United Federation of Planets

Interstellar Political Authority, Diplomatic Governance, and Starship Jurisdiction