Object

Wesley Crusher's Type-1 Phaser (Tactical Decoy Device)

A compact Type-1 phaser planted by Wesley Crusher at a corridor intersection on Deck Six of the USS Enterprise-D. Programmed for deception, it emits weak, sporadic energy bursts that first absorb into the bulkhead before striking an activated forcefield. The bursts simulate phaser fire against the barrier, fooling sensors and diverting security teams (including Geordi La Forge, Riker, and Worf) into believing Wesley is attempting to breach the forcefield. This tactical decoy allows Wesley to escape pursuit undetected by misdirecting crew attention to the decoy site.

2 appearances

Purpose

Tactical decoy to simulate phaser fire against a forcefield and misdirect pursuing crew

Significance

Enables Wesley's evasion amid the crew's addiction-driven hunt, exposing technology's fragility when turned against standard protocols and heightening tension in the resistance against the Risan device's control.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S5E6 · The Game

Wesley's Phaser Trap Distraction

The Type-1 phaser is the centerpiece of Wesley's deception. Programmed to emit weak, sporadic bursts, it triggers a security forcefield upon activation, creating the illusion of Wesley's capture. The phaser's bursts are absorbed into the bulkhead before striking the forcefield, producing flashes that mimic Wesley's attempts to break through. This decoy lures security teams to the false location, allowing Wesley to slip away unnoticed. The phaser's role is purely tactical, exploiting the crew's reliance on sensor readings and standard protocols.

Before: Planted by Wesley at the Deck Six corridor intersection, programmed for weak bursts.

After: Lies abandoned at the intersection, still emitting bursts as security teams arrive.

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S5E6 · The Game

Wesley misdirects security with a phaser trap

The Type-1 phaser is the centerpiece of Wesley’s deception. Planted at the corridor intersection, it emits weak, sporadic bursts that trigger the security forcefield, creating the illusion of a trapped fugitive. The phaser’s energy signature is detected by Geordi, leading security teams to the decoy location. Its role is purely tactical—a tool of misdirection that exploits the crew’s compromised state and their over-reliance on Starfleet sensors. The phaser’s small size and programmability make it the perfect instrument for Wesley’s plan.

Before: Concealed in Wesley’s pocket, fully charged and programmed for the decoy operation.

After: Lying on the arm rail at the corridor intersection, still emitting bursts as security teams arrive. Its energy signature is now a red herring, diverting attention from Wesley’s true location.

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