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Mott

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Mott works as the barber aboard the USS Enterprise-D. He trims hair for senior officers like Captain Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data, crafting custom pieces for missions such as Romulan disguises. He presses strong political views on the crew, advocating Romulan positions and questioning Starfleet expansion near hostile borders. His direct challenges to authority stem from deep worry over interstellar conflicts. Relationships with command staff like Picard and Riker expose crew divisions during routine visits.
7 appearances
Enterprise-D Crew Grooming
Also known as: Mot, Mister Mott, Barber

Mott's Journey

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7 moments
Season 5 (5) Season 6 (2)
S5E3 · Ensign Ro
Picard trapped in political debate

Righteously indignant and determined to make his point, with a underlying sense of defiance against Starfleet’s authority.

The barber stands close behind Picard, his tools snipping methodically as he delivers a relentless political monologue. He interrupts Picard’s responses, pressing his Romulan-aligned views and invoking Riker’s name as …

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S5E3 · Ensign Ro
Enterprise intercepts Solarion Four distress signal

Worried and critical—his tone shifts from casual banter to grave concern as the distress signal interrupts the haircut, reflecting a deeper anxiety about Starfleet’s actions in the region.

The barber voices his political concerns mid-haircut, critiquing Starfleet’s colonization near Cardassian space. His dialogue—'Uh oh, right along the Cardassian border...' and 'I told him we never should have colonized …

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S5E3 · Ensign Ro
Bajoran terrorists claim Solarion attack

Worried and slightly frustrated—his concern for the colony’s fate and Starfleet’s role in the conflict is palpable, and he seems to feel his warnings about colonization are being ignored.

The barber voices his political concerns aloud, first reacting to the distress signal’s proximity to the Cardassian border and later criticizing Starfleet’s colonization decisions. His dialogue with a colleague after …

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S5E7 · Unification Part I
Riker interrupts disguise prep with cargo bay lead

Professionally motivated—his expertise in hairpieces is critical, and his absence from the scene highlights the crew’s reliance on specialized roles.

Mister Mott is mentioned by Beverly as the next step for Picard and Data’s hairpieces. His role, though off-screen, is pivotal—his work will complete the disguises, ensuring they are indistinguishable …

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S5E7 · Unification Part I
Picard and Data prepare Romulan disguises

Not physically present, but his implied role carries a subtext of tension—will his politics interfere with the mission?

Mister Mott is mentioned in passing by Beverly as the next step for Picard and Data’s hairpieces, his role in the disguise process implied but not shown. His absence from …

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Affiliation

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

Mott is a barber who works on the USS Enterprise, which is part of Starfleet Command, and he is seen in Sickbay.

Across the Seasons

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Season 5 · planet

Mott works as the barber aboard the USS Enterprise-D. He trims hair for senior officers like Captain Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data, crafting custom pieces for missions such as Romulan disguises. He presses strong political views on the crew, advocating Romulan positions and questioning Starfleet expansion near hostile borders. His direct challenges to authority stem from deep worry over interstellar conflicts. Relationships with command staff like Picard and Riker expose crew divisions during routine visits.