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Holo-Geordi La Forge

combative reassuring intimidated dutiful obedient loyal passive replicative
Holo-Geordi La Forge functions as a holographic stand-in for the Enterprise's chief engineer in Reginald Barclay's holodeck programs. He asserts authority by ordering Barclay to duty, only to retreat in fear from threats and physical displays. Dressed as a musketeer, he duels Barclay with determination before defeat, later draws his sword to threaten real crew intruders alongside holographic allies, and expresses puzzlement at their non-violence. At Barclay's farewell, he offers warm reassurance, affirming perpetual welcome. These roles highlight Barclay's idealized yet vulnerable perception of La Forge as both enforcer and supportive comrade.
10 appearances
Holodeck Mission Simulations
Also known as: Holo-Geordi

Holo-Geordi La …'s Journey

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10 moments
Season 3 (8) Season 4 (2)
S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Barclay’s Holodeck Meltdown: The Breaking Point of Fantasy and Authority

Fearful and intimidated, bordering on panicked. His rapid exit suggests no willingness to challenge Barclay, even as a hologram. This contrasts with the real Geordi’s later com voice, which carries genuine authority—something Holo-Geordi lacks in this distorted fantasy.

Holo-Geordi enters the scene as an authoritative but ineffectual figure, ordering Barclay back to duty. His attempt to assert control is met with open mockery: Barclay calls him a ‘holier-than-thou’ …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
The Fantasy Shatters: Duty Calls in the Wake of Rebellion

Terrified and submissive—Holo-Geordi’s rapid shift from authority to cowardice reflects Barclay’s internalized fear of real-world figures like Geordi, whom he both resents and depends on.

Holo-Geordi enters the scene as an enforcer of duty, ordering Barclay back to his post with an authoritative tone. However, Barclay’s verbal and physical threats (including a menacing advance) immediately …

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

Determined but hollow. His emotional state is programmed loyalty—he doesn’t fear defeat, he expects it as part of Barclay’s script. His taunt is performative, devoid of genuine malice. His defeat is a narrative device to reinforce Barclay’s skill, but it also foreshadows the real Geordi’s role in shattering the fantasy.

Holo-Geordi, dressed as a musketeer, fights Barclay with determination but is swiftly disarmed alongside Holo-Data. His defeat is part of Barclay’s fantasy of dominance, but his presence as a hologram …

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

Neutral (holographic), but the frozen, unnatural pose conveys a sense of broken illusion, amplifying the scene’s tension.

Holo-Geordi sits frozen among the other holographic musketeers, a blueberry pie in hand, his sword resting beside him. His programmed demeanor is unnaturally still, his smile twisted into a grotesque …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
The Musketeer Meltdown: When Fantasy Becomes a Swordfight (and Reality Loses Its Edge)

Eager to defend the holodeck’s integrity, though his confusion at the real crew’s behavior reveals the artificiality of his existence. His deletion (implied by the end of the scene) would leave him in a state of unresolved aggression.

Holo-Geordi participates in the duel as an aggressive musketeer, drawing his sword and threatening to ‘thrash’ the real crew. His puzzlement at Riker’s refusal to fight (‘How do you expect …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
The Goddess of Empathy: Barclay’s Fantasy vs. Reality’s Judgment

Conflicted and unsettled, torn between empathy for Barclay and discomfort with the holograms’ provocations.

Geordi attempts to mediate between Riker’s rigid authority and Troi’s empathetic stance, but his discomfort with Holo-Troi’s revealing appearance as the Goddess of Empathy betrays his own unease with Barclay’s …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Barclay’s Bittersweet Farewell: The Erasure of Illusions and the Birth of Courage

Warm and encouraging—his words are a balm for Barclay’s conflicted emotions, reinforcing the holographic crew’s care.

Holo-Geordi stands at the engineering station on the simulated bridge, offering Barclay a warm and reassuring farewell: 'You'll always be welcome here.' His tone is supportive, reflecting Barclay’s idealized view …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Barclay’s Bittersweet Farewell: The Last Program Stands

Warm and affirming, embodying the unconditional acceptance Barclay sought but rarely experienced in reality.

Holo-Geordi stands at his engineering station, his holographic form radiating warmth and support. His dialogue—'You'll always be welcome here'—serves as both a farewell and a reassurance, reinforcing Barclay's sense of …

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Affiliations

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

Holo-Geordi appears as a holographic recreation of Geordi La Forge from the Tarchannen III Away Mission, simulating a mission for Starfleet.

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

As a holodeck simulation of Geordi La Forge, he becomes part of the generalized simulations that represent the Crew of the USS Enterprise, reacting within those parameters.

Holographic Musketeers
member
Holodeck Fantasy Combat and Psychological Projection

Holo-Geordi La Forge is specifically created by Reginald Barclay to function as a member of the Holographic Musketeers and participates directly in their activities within the holodeck simulations.

USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
Starfleet Starship Command; Shipboard Governance, Tactical Operations, Crisis Response, and Personnel/Logistics Support in Deep Space

Across the Seasons

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Season 3 · asteroid

Holo-Geordi La Forge functions as a holographic stand-in for the Enterprise's chief engineer in Reginald Barclay's holodeck programs. He asserts authority by ordering Barclay to duty, only to retreat in fear from threats and physical displays. Dressed as a musketeer, he duels Barclay with determination before defeat, later draws his sword to threaten real crew intruders alongside holographic allies, and expresses puzzlement at their non-violence. At Barclay's farewell, he offers warm reassurance, affirming perpetual welcome. These roles highlight Barclay's idealized yet vulnerable perception of La Forge as both enforcer and supportive comrade.