Object

Frank Hollander's Corrupted Holodeck Pistol

The specific revolver wielded by Data (as Frank Hollander) that fires the first real bullet in the Gold Strike Saloon, wounding Worf and triggering the holodeck's malfunction. This gun is singular and pivotal, distinct from the other revolvers used by henchmen and the bandit.

2 appearances

Purpose

Fire bullets to wound targets during standoffs

Significance

Frank Hollander fires the gun at Worf, wounding his arm and shattering the holodeck's illusion of safety. This real injury escalates the corrupted Wild West program from tense negotiation to lethal crisis, forcing Worf's desperate retreat and confirming the doppelgängers' deadly threat.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S6E8 · A Fistful of Datas

Frank’s violence forces Worf’s retreat

Data/Frank Hollander’s gun is the catalyst for the event’s violent climax. Initially holstered, it is drawn with deliberate menace after Worf refuses to negotiate. Data/Frank fires a real bullet into Worf’s arm, shattering the illusion of the Wild West simulation and proving the Holodeck’s malfunction. The gun’s use marks a turning point, as it transforms the confrontation from roleplay to a life-threatening crisis. Its function is both narrative (escalating the conflict) and thematic (exposing the Holodeck’s corruption).

Before: Holstered at Data/Frank Hollander’s hip, part of his outlaw persona in the simulation.

After: Fired, now smoking and potentially reloaded, as henchmen open fire on Worf’s retreat.

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S6E8 · A Fistful of Datas

Worf shot in corrupted Wild West standoff

Data/Frank Hollander’s gun is the catalyst for the event’s violent escalation. Initially holstered, it is drawn with deliberate slowness, creating suspense before he fires a real bullet into Worf’s arm. The gunshot is not part of the roleplay—it is a corrupted action, proving the holodeck’s malfunction. The weapon’s use transforms the scene from a tense standoff to a life-threatening crisis, forcing Worf to retreat under fire. The gun’s lethal functionality (contrasting with the holodeck’s usual safeties) is the narrative turning point, marking the moment the simulation becomes deadly.

Before: Holstered at Data/Frank’s hip, part of the Wild West roleplay (non-lethal props).

After: Fired, now a real threat—its use confirms the holodeck’s corruption and the stakes of the confrontation.

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