Ja'Dar

dedicated overconfident precise enthusiastic

Alien scientist specializing in warp propulsion (Soliton wave research); appears exclusively in Star Trek: TNG S05E10 (‘New Ground’).

7 appearances

Warp Propulsion Research

Ja'Dar's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

7 moments

S5E10 · New Ground

Picard approves risky Soliton wave test

Euphoric and dismissive—his excitement about the Soliton wave borders on arrogance, as he underplays the experiment’s dangers in favor of its potential glory.

Ja'Dar dominates the room with his animated presentation, his body language exuding the fervor of a scientist on the verge of a breakthrough. He gestures emphatically at the monitor, his …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Soliton Wave Test Successfully Launches Ship

Anxious and hopeful, with a momentary surge of relief and gratitude after Picard’s encouragement.

Ja'Dar appears on the viewscreen in his cluttered office, his nervous energy palpable as he prepares to launch the Soliton Wave. His fingers hover over the computer terminal before pressing …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Ja'Dar reports transient power imbalance

Solemn and guarded, masking disappointment in the failure while appreciating Geordi's effort to acknowledge the test's initial success.

Ja'Dar appears on the viewscreen from Bilana Three, his visage solemn as he inquires about the Enterprise's safety. He attributes the explosion to a 'transient power imbalance,' engaging in a …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Enterprise suffers damage and receives distress call

Solemn initially, then appreciative—his professionalism masks disappointment, but Geordi’s words briefly lift his spirits. There is a quiet desperation beneath his hope, a fear that this failure might derail his life’s work. His smile at the end is bittersweet, a mix of gratitude and unspoken determination to try again.

Ja’Dar appears on the viewscreen, his expression solemn as he checks on the Enterprise’s status. He explains the transient power imbalance with scientific detachment, but his demeanor softens when Geordi …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Ja'Dar reassures the Enterprise crew

Solemn but appreciative, with a hint of determination to persevere despite the setback.

Ja'Dar appears on the viewscreen from Bilana Three, his expression solemn as he checks on the Enterprise crew's safety. He explains the preliminary findings of the test ship's failure, attributing …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Soliton wave accelerates beyond all projections

Devastated and guilt-ridden, oscillating between professional detachment and personal horror as the weight of his experiment’s failure crashes down.

Ja'Dar appears via comms on the science screen, his expression shifting from puzzlement to horror as Data reveals the Soliton wave's catastrophic escalation. He leans forward slightly, his fingers tightening …

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S5E10 · New Ground

Soliton wave escalates to planetary threat

Shocked and deeply worried, transitioning from puzzlement to existential dread as the scale of the disaster becomes clear.

Ja'Dar appears on the science screen via comms, initially puzzled by the wave's velocity increase. His expression shifts to shock as Data reveals the twelvefold energy surge, and he delivers …

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Affiliation

Scientists of Bilana Three

Experimental Propulsion Technology Development