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Lists of Simon Tarses' Associates

Crew members including Ensign Kellogg, Ensign Bailey, and Crewman Marcus scramble to compile these lists under Worf's orders in the Observation Lounge. The lists detail Simon Tarses' known associates, focusing on old school friends, alongside movement logs and polygraph scans. They form part of the frantic evidence-gathering effort that Picard halts, dismissing the crew and labeling the process a witch hunt.

3 appearances

Purpose

Identify Simon Tarses' known associates, especially old school friends, to support the loyalty investigation

Significance

Drives Worf's aggressive tactics mirroring Klingon justice; Picard rejects them as paranoia-fueling evidence, reinforcing Federation principles like the Seventh Guarantee over suspicion-driven probes

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E21 · The Drumhead

Picard halts Worf’s witch hunt

Lists of Simon Tarses’ associates, compiled by Ensign Kellogg and the junior crew, are used as part of the evidence-gathering process. These lists include relatives, known associates, and old school friends, all of which are scrutinized to build a case against Tarses. Picard’s intervention halts their compilation, as he dismisses the crew and rejects the invasive tactics of the investigation.

Before: Partially compiled and being reviewed on PADDs, with additional notes being taken by the junior crew.

After: Incomplete and abandoned as the crew disperses, the lists no longer serving the investigation’s purposes.

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S4E21 · The Drumhead

Picard halts Worf’s witch hunt

Lists of Simon Tarses’ relatives and known associates—particularly old school friends—are compiled by Ensign Kellogg, Ensign Bailey, and Crewman Marcus under Worf’s orders. These lists are part of the frantic effort to build a case against Tarses, treating his personal connections as potential evidence of guilt. Picard’s intervention halts their compilation, as he dismisses the crew and shuts down the investigation. The lists represent the invasive reach of the probe, which Picard frames as a violation of Tarses’ rights and the Federation’s principles.

Before: Being compiled and noted by the crew as part of the investigation.

After: Incomplete and abandoned, as the crew disperses and the investigation ends.

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S4E21 · The Drumhead

Picard challenges Worf’s moral compromise

Lists of Simon Tarses’ associates, particularly old school friends, are being compiled by Ensign Kellogg and other crew members under Worf’s orders. These lists are part of the broader surveillance effort, designed to map Tarses’ connections and potential vulnerabilities. Picard’s intervention halts their compilation, framing the lists as part of the unethical 'drumhead trial' dynamic. The lists symbolize the invasive nature of the investigation, reducing personal relationships to data points for suspicion.

Before: Being actively compiled and cross-referenced on PADDs and consoles, with crew members taking notes and organizing the information. The lists contribute to the accusatory atmosphere in the Observation Lounge.

After: Abandoned and cleared, as Picard orders the crew to disperse and the investigation to cease. The lists are no longer in use, pending ethical reassessment.

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