Object

Computer Twelve-B-Nine (Deck Thirty-Six)

J'Dan taps into this specific terminal, labeled Twelve-B-Nine on Deck Thirty-Six, to pull propulsion system files and dilithium chamber schematics without clearance. The Enterprise computer logs the access, which Riker cites during J'Dan's interrogation alongside Troi. Worf stands watch as the revelation sharpens crew focus on the Klingon's hidden intent.

2 appearances

Purpose

Accessing and logging restricted files on propulsion systems and dilithium chambers

Significance

Pins unauthorized activity on J'Dan, fueling Riker and Troi's probing questions and amplifying distrust that feeds Admiral Satie's witch hunt

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E21 · The Drumhead

J'Dan's Interrogation Under Pressure

Computer Twelve-B-Nine on Deck Thirty-six is the specific terminal J'Dan used to access the propulsion system files without authorization. Riker cites this computer as logging J'Dan's identification from his communicator, providing irrefutable evidence of his actions. The computer's logs are crucial in establishing the timeline of events and J'Dan's involvement, adding weight to the accusations against him. Its mention in the interrogation highlights the meticulous nature of Starfleet's investigative processes and the seriousness of the breach.

Before: Operational and accessible on Deck Thirty-six, with logs recording all authorized and unauthorized access attempts. J'Dan's access was logged, providing a digital trail of his actions.

After: The computer remains a key piece of evidence in the investigation, its logs serving as a critical reference point for further inquiries into J'Dan's actions and the broader sabotage plot.

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S4E21 · The Drumhead

Troi confirms J'Dan’s hidden motives

Computer Twelve-B-Nine on Deck Thirty-Six is the terminal J'Dan used to access the propulsion system files without authorization. Riker cites the computer's logs, which recorded J'Dan's identification via his Starfleet communicator, as irrefutable evidence of his actions. The computer's role in the interrogation underscores the institutional systems in place to monitor and enforce security protocols, as well as the fragility of those systems when breached.

Before: Operational and logged into by J'Dan on Stardate 44758, with his access recorded in the system.

After: Remaining operational but now flagged as a potential security breach point, with J'Dan's access logged as evidence in the investigation.

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