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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').
1 appearances
Scientific Conferences
Also known as: Doctor Vassbinder

Vassbinder's Journey

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3 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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S6E25 · Timescape
Troi experiences first temporal anomaly

Not observed; implied to be immersed in his own monologue without noticing the mismatch.

Vassbinder is invoked through Picard's anecdote about a physiognomy workshop, where he gave an hour-long dissertation on the ionization effect of warp nacelles before realizing the assigned topic was psychology. …

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Affiliation

United Federation of Planets
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Interstellar Political Authority, Diplomatic Governance, and Starship Jurisdiction

Vassbinder is a Starfleet-affiliated physiognomy specialist. His activities, lecturing at scientific conferences, suggest he is employed by the Federation in some capacity.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · asteroid

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').