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Tallera

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Vulcan extremist operative posing as Romulan in Baran’s mercenary crew; specializes in artifact analysis (e.g., Stone of Gol psionic resonator) and tactical assessments. Appears in Star Trek: TNG episodes 'Gambit, Part I/II' (S07E04/05).
34 appearances
Mercenary Artifact Heists and Psionic Weapon Assembly

Tallera's Journey

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34 moments
S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Riker’s Team Discovers Romulan Artifacts

Riker's emotional state shifts from focused curiosity to alarm and urgency as the ambush unfolds. He is initially puzzled by the artifacts but quickly transitions into a state of tactical awareness, prioritizing the team's survival and communication with the Enterprise. His emotional state is one of controlled intensity, driven by the need to protect his crew and regain control of the situation.

Riker moves near the circular indentations in the ground, examining them with Geordi. When Worf discovers the Romulan artifacts, Riker is puzzled but intrigued, musing about their presence. The ambush …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Ambush Claims Life and Artifacts

Intensely focused, with a ruthless efficiency in executing the ambush plan.

Vekor provides covering fire for Tallera during the ambush, her phaser bolts forcing the Starfleet team into defensive positions. She engages in the firefight with disciplined precision, ensuring Tallera can …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Baran asserts control through psychological brutality

Cool professionalism with a hint of wariness—she is focused on the mission but remains alert to the shifting dynamics among the crew.

Tallera leads Riker onto the bridge and pushes him against the rail, observing him silently before participating in the warp core crisis. She monitors plasma pressure with clinical detachment, reporting …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard manipulates Riker’s survival

Cautiously observant, balancing loyalty to Baran with a growing awareness of the crew’s instability and the need for self-preservation.

Tallera, a Romulan operative, leads a groggy Riker onto the bridge and pushes him against the rail, silently observing the unfolding power struggle. During the engine malfunction, she assists in …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard sabotages ship to test Riker

Tense and focused, with underlying unease—her emotional state reflects a mix of professional urgency and personal skepticism about Riker’s sudden shift from captive to savior.

Tallera, tense and focused, leads Riker onto the bridge and pushes him against the rail, asserting her authority. During the warp core crisis, she monitors plasma pressure readings, relaying critical …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Riker proves command under fire

Stoic with underlying tension—her focus on the crisis masks any personal investment in Riker's fate.

Tallera remains stoic and observant throughout the crisis, her loyalty to Baran evident but her pragmatism driving her to participate in the repair efforts. She monitors plasma pressure readings with …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Riker proves tactical competence under fire

Stoic professionalism masking underlying tension (aware of crew divisions but focused on survival)

Tallera remains silent but observant during the warp core crisis, following Baran's orders to monitor Riker. She contributes to the tense atmosphere by relaying critical plasma pressure readings, her stoic …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard proposes Riker as tactical alternative

Cautiously optimistic, with a undercurrent of frustration at Baran’s refusal to acknowledge the risks.

Tallera stands near Baran, her arms crossed and her expression skeptical as Picard describes the outpost’s defenses. She studies him closely, questioning his knowledge of the site, but her skepticism …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard proposes Riker’s infiltration plan

Skeptical yet cautiously optimistic. Tallera's emotional state is a mix of wariness toward Picard and relief at the prospect of avoiding another violent confrontation. She is haunted by the memory of their last engagement with Starfleet, which cost them a crew member, and this influences her push for a non-violent solution. Her support for Picard's plan is not born of trust in him, but of a desire to protect her crew and achieve their objectives with minimal risk.

Tallera stands near the center of the bridge, her arms crossed, her sharp eyes studying Picard with suspicion as he speaks. She listens intently to the debate, her expression growing …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard probes Tallera’s loyalties and mission secrets

Calculating and controlled, with undercurrents of seductive curiosity and barely suppressed aggression. She enjoys the power dynamic but remains wary of Picard’s defiance, masking her true intentions behind cryptic hints.

Tallera enters the cargo bay with a predatory grace, her presence immediately disrupting Picard’s work. She turns off the scanner pad with a deliberate gesture, her tone shifting between seductive …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard undermines Riker’s authority with tactical precision

Focused and determined, with a growing sense of urgency. Tallera’s emotional state is one of intense concentration, tinged with frustration as the transporter lock fails. She is acutely aware of the stakes and the mercenaries’ need to secure the artifacts, driving her to act swiftly and decisively.

Tallera is intensely focused on her scanning console, her fingers moving deftly across the controls as she locks onto the Romulan artifacts’ coordinates. She announces her success in locating them, …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard sabotages disruptor barrage to save outpost

Frustrated but disciplined—Tallera is annoyed by the failed transport but suppresses her emotions, adhering to Baran’s authority while internally assessing the next move.

Tallera is intensely focused on her scanning console, locking onto the Romulan artifacts’ coordinates with precision. She announces their location and begins the transport sequence, but her expression tightens as …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Baran orders full disruptor barrage

Focused and determined, with a hint of frustration at the failed transport—but her demeanor remains professional, betraying no panic or emotional investment in the outcome beyond mission success.

Tallera, focused intently on her scanning console, locks onto the Romulan artifacts’ coordinates and begins transporting them to the mercenary ship. Her professionalism is evident as she works efficiently, but …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard executes Baran’s order

Conflicted and guilt-ridden, torn between the necessity of his sabotage and the moral cost of Picard’s forced betrayal

Riker’s voice is the catalyst for the moment, his confirmation that the shields have dropped carrying a mix of triumph and conflict. He exchanges a silent, loaded look with Picard, …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Tallera forces Baran to retreat under fire

Cold satisfaction—Tallera’s emotional state is one of quiet triumph. She has forced Baran’s hand not through brute strength or charisma, but through unassailable logic and the undeniable reality of the ship’s vulnerabilities. There is no gloating in her demeanor, only the quiet confidence of someone who knows they have outmaneuvered their opponent.

Tallera moves with purpose across the bridge, her Vulcan discipline evident in her controlled movements and precise speech. She positions herself close to Baran, her voice low but urgent as …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Riker Strikes Picard Undercover

Surface: Thoughtful, detached, and slightly amused by the crew’s infighting. Internal: Heightened suspicion. She is piecing together inconsistencies in Picard and Riker’s behavior, and this confrontation has given her more data to work with. There’s a sense of anticipation—she may be planning to act on her suspicions soon.

Tallera, standing in the background, watches the exchange between Picard and Riker with a thoughtful, almost calculating expression. She does not intervene but absorbs every detail of the confrontation, her …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Baran defuses Riker-Picard fight with cargo assignment

Coldly analytical, with a growing sense of unease. Tallera’s silence is not indifference but a calculated assessment. She is piecing together the inconsistencies in the crew’s behavior, and this moment only deepens her suspicion that not all is as it seems.

Tallera stands in the background, watching the exchange between Picard and Riker with a thoughtful expression. She does not intervene but observes closely, her gaze lingering on both men as …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Baran’s lethal repair ultimatum and Riker-Picard clash

Cautiously analytical—Tallera is not emotionally invested in the conflict but is acutely aware of its potential to expose weaknesses. Her internal state is one of strategic assessment: she is weighing whether Picard and Riker’s behavior aligns with their claimed identities. There’s a hint of anticipation—she may be preparing to act on her suspicions.

Tallera observes the exchange between Picard and Riker with a thoughtful, analytical expression, her Vulcan discipline masking her suspicions. She does not intervene but exits the bridge shortly after Baran’s …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Tallera probes Picard’s inconsistencies

Distrustful and cautious; his question about the match’s validity reveals his underlying paranoia about the crew’s loyalty and the mission’s integrity.

Baran’s voice, transmitted through Tallera’s com device, interrupts the scene with a skeptical query about the validity of Picard’s (Galen’s) Terikon match claim. His tone is sharp and authoritative, reflecting …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard confirms Terikon artifact under scrutiny

Not directly observable, but inferred through Tallera’s questioning. Riker’s emotional state would likely be one of frustration or concern—aware of the high stakes of their undercover mission but unable to intervene directly. His absence underscores the isolation of Picard’s position and the risks of their separate roles.

Riker is mentioned indirectly by Tallera as part of her interrogation of Picard, specifically regarding their 'strained dynamic' and Picard’s alleged alienation of him. Though Riker is not physically present, …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Riker forced to betray Picard under Baran’s test

Professionally detached, with a sense of urgency tied to the mission’s timeline. Her brief exchange with Baran underscores the crew’s disciplined approach to the artifact’s handling.

Tallera’s voice is heard via communicator, confirming the delivery of the final artifact to Baran’s quarters. Her tone is efficient and authoritative, reinforcing her role as a senior operative in …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Riker accepts Baran’s murder order

Professionally detached—Tallera’s tone is matter-of-fact, focusing on the logistics of the mission without emotional inflection. Her role in this event is purely functional, reinforcing the crew’s coordination under Baran’s leadership.

Tallera’s voice is heard over the communicator, confirming the delivery of an item (likely the final artifact) to Baran’s quarters. Her dialogue is brief but functional, indicating her role in …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Riker bound to kill Picard

Professionally detached—her focus is on executing Baran’s orders without question, reflecting her commitment to the mission’s success.

Tallera’s voice is heard briefly over the communicator, confirming the delivery of the artifact to Baran’s quarters. Her tone is efficient and compliant, reinforcing her role as a loyal operative …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Tallera Unmasks Picard’s Cover

Cool and threatening, masking a deeper agenda. Her suspicion of Picard is not just professional but personal, hinting at a hidden motive tied to the telepathic weapon.

Tallera enters the cargo hold with calculated precision, blocking Picard’s exit and drawing her phaser to demand his true identity. Her cool, unyielding demeanor and direct interrogation—‘You’re no smuggler... and …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
T'Paal reveals the Gol Stone conspiracy

Resolute → Disturbed → Determined, with a undercurrent of Vulcan shame over the extremists’ actions

T’Paal, posing as Tallera, confronts Picard with the evidence of his transmission, unmasking him as a Starfleet officer. She reveals her true identity as a V’Shar agent and the horrifying …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard stages mutiny against Baran

Discontented and opportunistic, eager to align with the side that promises greater profit and stability.

The N.D. mercenaries enter the bridge with Picard and Narik, then side with Picard during the mutiny. Their defection to Picard’s side contributes to Baran’s isolation and underscores the crew’s …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard’s mutiny and Baran’s neural servo threat

Observant and pragmatic, with a growing sense of resolve as she sides with Picard.

Tallera initially observes the confrontation between Picard and Baran but ultimately joins Picard’s mutiny against Baran. Her support is critical in turning the crew against their leader, as her tactical …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard seizes command after Baran’s death

Coolly analytical, masking her true intentions behind a veneer of cooperation; her focus is on the artifact and the mission’s next phase.

Tallera steps forward with Vulcan precision, her expression unreadable as she assesses the situation. She quickly endorses Picard’s leadership by ordering Narik to remove Baran’s body, a pragmatic move to …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard seizes command after Baran’s death

Calmly calculating—she masks any personal reaction to Baran's death, focusing instead on mission continuity and the need for leadership. Her endorsement of Picard is strategic, not emotional.

Tallera moves swiftly to Picard after Baran's death, subtly endorsing his claim to leadership with her words and actions. She picks up the dropped artifact, ensuring its security, and orders …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard’s Suspicion of Tallera’s Betrayal

Confident in his decision to warn Vulcan authorities, knowing it could disrupt the extremists’ plans and provide Starfleet with a tactical advantage.

Mentioned off-screen but referenced critically by Picard, who reveals that Riker contacted Vulcan authorities to warn them of the mercenary ship’s approach. Riker’s action serves as a strategic move to …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Tallera exposes Picard’s Starfleet cover

Confident and opportunistic, masking her fanaticism with calculated pragmatism to maintain control over the crew and secure her escape.

Tallera seizes the moment to expose Picard's deception, using intercepted Starfleet transmissions as irrefutable proof of his betrayal. She manipulates the crew's emotions, playing the role of the loyal operative …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard reveals weapon truth to force compromise

Coldly calculating, with a veneer of loyalty to mask her desperation to assemble the weapon. Her frustration at Picard’s interference is barely contained beneath her composed exterior.

Tallera seizes the moment to expose Picard’s Starfleet identity, using intercepted transmissions as proof. She manipulates the crew by framing herself as a loyal protector while secretly prioritizing the weapon’s …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Tallera's lethal demonstration of the resonator

Initially ruthless and confident, but increasingly exhausted and shocked as her efforts to kill Picard and the team fail.

Tallera lures Narik and Vekor to their deaths by activating the fully assembled Stone of Gol resonator. She coldly triggers the weapon, killing them with a dissonant psychic blast, and …

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S7E5 · Gambit, Part II
Picard Outmaneuvers Tallera with Peace

Confident and dominant at first, then frustrated and exhausted as her mental control falters; her defeat leaves her shocked and defeated.

Tallera assembles the Stone of Gol resonator with cold precision, her focus unwavering as she links the final piece into place. When Narik and Vekor challenge her over the incomplete …

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Affiliations

Tallera’s Mercenary Crew (Barradas System)
leader
Mercenary Assaults and Romulan Artifact Seizure

Tallera has the primary role in the mercenary crew as its active field leader on joint op missions (e.g., ambush). Her sphere of influence clearly shows her in that leadership position.

Vulcan Extremist Movement (Isolationists)
member
Vulcan Isolationist Extremism

Tallera is a Vulcan extremist operative, involved in a plot to assassinate the Vulcan Council using the Stone of Gol, aligning with the Vulcan isolationist movement's goals.

Vulcan Security (Vulcan Authorities)
agent
Vulcan Internal Security and Counter-Extremism

Tallera, as T'Paal, is an undercover agent for Vulcan Security according to the identity description. Her posing allows the agency to dismantle extremist plots, which is their task. The relationship has several shared events.

Across the Seasons

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Season 7 · planet

Vulcan extremist operative posing as Romulan in Baran’s mercenary crew; specializes in artifact analysis (e.g., Stone of Gol psionic resonator) and tactical assessments. Appears in Star Trek: TNG episodes 'Gambit, Part I/II' (S07E04/05).