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Geordi La Forge Sr. (Retired Starfleet Officer, Father of Geordi La Forge)

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Retired Starfleet officer and exclusive paternal figure of Geordi La Forge; appears only in TNG S7E3 (Interface) as a background character with no engineering or active duty role. Distinct from his son, Geordi La Forge (Chief Engineer of the Enterprise-D).
2 appearances
Starfleet Science Division
Also known as: Father, your father, Doctor La Forge, Geordi's father

Geordi La …'s Journey

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2 moments
S7E3 · Interface
Geordi rejects Starfleet’s declaration of loss

Somber and emotionally strained, balancing his role as a Starfleet officer with his paternal concern for Geordi. He is torn between institutional duty and personal grief, ultimately deferring to Geordi’s refusal to accept the loss without evidence.

Doctor La Forge appears on the small monitor in his science blue uniform, the three pips on his collar signifying his rank. His demeanor is somber and resigned as he …

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S7E3 · Interface
Geordi risks neural overload to save the Hera

Not physically present, but invoked as a foil to Geordi’s defiance. His resigned grief contrasts sharply with Geordi’s hopeful desperation, reinforcing the stakes of the gamble Geordi is taking. If present, he would likely be somber and restrained, accepting the worst while supporting Geordi’s efforts.

Doctor La Forge is mentioned indirectly by Geordi, who reflects on his father’s belief that the Hera is lost and that a memorial service is planned. This contrast between his …

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Starfleet
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Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

Geordi La Forge, Sr. is described as a retired Starfleet officer, and he appears in uniform, indicating his past Starfleet affiliation.

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Season 7 · asteroid

Retired Starfleet officer and exclusive paternal figure of Geordi La Forge; appears only in TNG S7E3 (Interface) as a background character with no engineering or active duty role. Distinct from his son, Geordi La Forge (Chief Engineer of the Enterprise-D).