Object

Henchmen and Bandit's Revolvers (Gold Strike Saloon)

A set of period revolvers used by the saloon's henchmen and the bandit after Frank Hollander's initial shot. These weapons contribute to the chaotic barrage that forces Worf's retreat but do not play a direct role in the holodeck's malfunction. They are collective and escalatory, distinct from Frank Hollander's singular, pivotal gun.

2 appearances

Purpose

Fire bullets to wound targets and force retreat

Significance

These guns rupture the holodeck's safety protocols, transforming a simulated brawl into genuine peril and exposing the doppelgangers' unchecked violence.

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

The henchmen’s guns are drawn in unison with Data/Frank Hollander’s, amplifying the threat. After Data/Frank fires the first shot, the henchmen open fire on Worf as he retreats through the saloon doors. Their weapons—period revolvers fitting the Wild West program—propel the chaos, turning the saloon into a battleground. The guns’ use underscores the doppelgängers’ unchecked aggression and the Holodeck’s lethal malfunction, as their fire confirms the simulation’s danger.

Before: Holstered at the henchmen’s hips, part of their outlaw roles in the simulation.

After: Fired, now potentially empty or reloaded, as the henchmen contribute to the barrage targeting Worf.

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S6E8 · A Fistful of Datas

Worf shot in corrupted Wild West standoff

The henchmen’s and Bandito’s guns are synchronized instruments of violence, drawn in unison with Data/Frank’s. Their firing creates a chorus of gunfire, amplifying the threat and forcing Worf’s retreat. Unlike Data/Frank’s gun (which delivers the first, shocking shot), these weapons serve as backup firepower, ensuring Worf has no chance to counterattack. Their use is cold and coordinated, reinforcing the idea of a corrupted program acting as a single, lethal entity. The guns’ real bullets (not simulation props) are the ultimate proof that the holodeck is no longer safe.

Before: Holstered, part of the Wild West roleplay (non-lethal props).

After: Fired in unison, now active threats—their bullets force Worf to dive for the exit.

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