Character

Administrator

Orton

professional authoritative procedure-focused urgent

Administrator Orton directs Starfleet operations tied to the Remmler Array and baryon sweep protocols. He commands authority over command function disablements during high-risk procedures, coordinating directly with senior officers like Captain Picard to secure approvals. Protocol demands his intervention in crises, where he prioritizes system integrity and operational security. Orton operates from a position of administrative oversight, bridging starbase facilities and starship commands in technical emergencies.

17 appearances

Starfleet Operations

Orton's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

17 moments

S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard grants Worf’s request over Geordi’s

Not applicable (off-screen). His message is framed as an inescapable duty, carrying the weight of Starfleet’s expectations.

Administrator Orton’s incoming message to Picard serves as a disruptive force, pulling the captain away from the bridge’s immediate crises to address broader administrative concerns. His communication is treated as …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard prioritizes crises under time pressure

Unclear—Orton's emotional state is not depicted, but his message carries a sense of urgency and institutional weight.

Administrator Orton is referenced indirectly through Worf's console beep and the incoming message that pulls Picard to the Ready Room. Orton's urgency is implied but not depicted, framing him as …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard authorizes sweep despite Worf’s warning

Not applicable (off-screen); his message is a neutral but insistent demand for Picard’s attention, reflecting the institutional weight of his role.

Administrator Orton is not physically present on the bridge but is referenced as the sender of an incoming message to Picard. His role in the scene is off-screen, yet his …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard confirms baryon sweep deadline

Not applicable (off-screen), but his invitation is treated with polite indifference by Picard, reinforcing the reception’s irrelevance in the face of the crisis.

Hutchinson is invoked indirectly through Orton’s comm, serving as the host of a reception Picard is expected to attend. His role in this event is purely social, a distraction from …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Data’s Awkward Social Experiment Fails

Coldly observant, masking his true intentions behind a facade of professional detachment.

Administrator Orton is present in the background of the reception, observing the interactions but not actively engaging. His posture is rigid, his expression unreadable, and he remains near the periphery …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Hutchinson Manipulates Social Dynamics

Amused resignation, with a flicker of sympathy for Troi’s shared predicament—knowing they are now trapped in Hutchinson’s crosshairs.

Geordi is introduced by Picard as a distraction from Hutchinson’s monologue, his confusion evident when Picard mentions a 'saddle' on the Enterprise. He plays along with a polite 'Yes, sir,' …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard fabricates escape from social trap

Confused and mildly amused by Picard’s excuse, resigned to managing Hutchinson’s attention.

Geordi La Forge walks by with Troi, introduced to Hutchinson by Picard. He reacts with confusion to Picard’s fabricated excuse about retrieving his saddle, his expression betraying his skepticism. He …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Data’s social missteps expose crew tensions

Neutral; engaged in the reception but oblivious to the tension.

Geordi, standing near Riker, casually mentions Picard’s absence, attributing it to a trip to retrieve his 'saddle.' His tone is matter-of-fact, unaware of the larger crisis unfolding. He is a …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Riker probes Picard’s unexplained absence

Neutral and relaxed, treating the situation with the same easygoing attitude he applies to most social interactions. He is unaware of the tension his words create or the implications of Picard’s absence.

Geordi, standing near the periphery of the reception, casually explains Picard’s absence to Riker with a shrug. His tone is light and unconcerned, his body language relaxed, and his focus …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Orton escalates hostage crisis

Initially puzzled by the anomalous reading, then alarmed and determined as he confronts Orton, and finally overwhelmed by the sudden violence.

Geordi detects an anomalous energy signature from the food table and attempts to investigate, but Orton intervenes with increasing aggression. Geordi persists, insisting on examining the heating element, but Orton …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Geordi detects sabotage at reception

Calculating and aggressive, his true colors revealed as he embraces his role as an antagonist.

Administrator Orton, initially posing as a helpful Starfleet official, obstructs Geordi’s investigation of the anomalous energy signature with feigned concern. When the Waiter signals the attack, Orton shoves Geordi aside …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Terrorists ambush Arkaria reception

Initially puzzled and determined to investigate, then alarmed and incapacitated as the Waiter shoots him in the chest.

Geordi La Forge detects anomalous energy readings from the table and attempts to investigate, but Orton intervenes, gently but firmly deterring him. When the Waiter draws his phaser and fires, …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Riker Orders VISOR Weaponization

Nervous and agitated, masking his uncertainty with a facade of calm composure

Orton maintains a calm but agitated composure while watching the hostages, appearing nervous and improvising due to disrupted plans. He allows Beverly to move freely but monitors her closely, indicating …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Hostages Assess Geordi’s Condition and Plan VISOR Weapon

Unconscious and unaware, his physical state drives the emotional and tactical stakes of the scene, embodying the crew's desperation to protect their own.

Geordi La Forge lies unconscious on the floor, his VISOR partially adjusted by Beverly to block some of his pain receptors. Though he does not speak or move during this …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Riker provokes Orton to trigger VISOR pulse

Neutral and focused, acting purely as an extension of the terrorists’ will. His lack of emotional reaction underscores his role as a tool of enforcement rather than a participant in the conflict’s moral complexities.

The Waiter, a silent and efficient accomplice, restrains Riker after his attack on Orton and delivers a well-placed kick to subdue him. His actions are precise and unemotional, reflecting his …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Riker provokes Orton into violent retaliation

Coldly professional, his focus solely on maintaining control and enforcing Orton’s authority without hesitation.

The Waiter, Orton’s enforcer, swiftly reacts to Riker’s attack by delivering a precise kick that knocks Riker back, then restrains him for Orton’s retaliation. His actions are methodical and efficient, …

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Riker’s last-resort gambit executes

Triumpant calculation as he drops the shields, believing his plan is unfolding perfectly. When the hypersonic burst hits, his emotional state shifts to shock and pain, his body betraying him as he collapses. There's a moment of defiance in his reaction—he resists the burst longer than the others, but ultimately, his human physiology cannot overcome the device's effects. His collapse is a symbolic defeat, underscoring the crew's desperation and ingenuity.

Orton, the terrorist administrator, moves swiftly to the computer panel as the perimeter warning sounds, his fingers working the controls to drop Arkaria Base's defense shields. His actions are deliberate …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations