Character

Federation Research Team

professional resilient vulnerable isolated

Federation Research Team conducts scientific fieldwork on frontier worlds. Stationed on Tilonus Four when the government collapsed into anarchy, the team hides from warring factions amid widespread violence and torture. Their predicament drives a high-risk Starfleet extraction mission commanded by Riker under Picard's orders. Professional civilians dependent on Federation rescue, they represent the hazards researchers face in politically volatile regions, where discovery mandates covert operations and tests command loyalty to isolated personnel.

2 appearances

Scientific Research

Also known as: Federation research team

Federation Research …'s Journey

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2 moments

S6E21 · Frame of Mind

Riker accepts Tilonus Four mission

Not physically present, but implied to be supportive and possibly disappointed by Riker’s withdrawal.

Beverly Crusher is referenced indirectly through Picard’s joke about her recruiting him to replace Riker in the play. Her absence from the scene is palpable, serving as a reminder of …

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S6E21 · Frame of Mind

Riker accepts Tilonus Four undercover mission

Inferred as supportive yet potentially exasperated if Riker were to back out of the play, given Picard’s lighthearted warning.

Beverly Crusher is mentioned indirectly as the director of a play Riker is involved in. Picard’s joke about her reaction if Riker backs out highlights the tension between Riker’s personal …

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Affiliation

Federation Research Team (Tilonus Four)

Scientific Research on Unstable Planets