Pomet's Trilithium Resin Transport Assembly

A technical device assembled by Pomet and other terrorists in Main Engineering to extract trilithium resin before a baryon sweep. Central to the warp core sabotage plot and observed by Picard (disguised as Mott) and Satler.

3 appearances

Purpose

Extracts trilithium resin from the warp core under time pressure from the approaching baryon sweep

Significance

Powers the terrorists' theft plot, forcing Picard's improvisation and intelligence gathering in a standoff that tests his composure against Kelsey's suspicions and the deadly countdown

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard Improvises a Disguise in Engineering

Pomet’s transport assembly is a critical tool in the terrorists’ plan to extract and secure the trilithium resin. Assembled amid the frantic activity in Main Engineering, it is designed to facilitate the transfer of the volatile substance before the baryon sweep arrives. Kelsey’s urgency regarding its preparation underscores its importance, as the assembly must be ready to move the resin swiftly. Picard’s observation of this device provides him with a target for future disruption, as its destruction could derail the entire operation.

Before: Partially assembled, with Pomet working to complete it under Kelsey’s supervision.

After: Assembled and ready for use, but vulnerable to sabotage (Picard will later target it).

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard disguised as barber under guard

Pomet assembles the trilithium resin transport assembly, a thermos-sized unit designed to securely contain and transport the volatile substance. This device is central to the terrorists’ plan, as it allows them to extract the resin from the engine core and prepare it for removal before the baryon sweep destroys the compartment. Kelsey’s urgency to secure the resin is directly tied to the functionality of this assembly, which must be ready in time to avoid catastrophic failure. Its presence symbolizes the high-tech, high-risk nature of their operation.

Before: Partially assembled, with Pomet working to finalize its construction. It is not yet functional for transport.

After: Assembled and functional, though the extraction process is still underway. The unit is ready to receive the trilithium resin once Pomet completes the transfer.

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S6E18 · Starship Mine

Picard Disguised in Main Engineering

Pomet’s transport assembly is a critical device in the terrorists’ plan to extract the trilithium resin. Assembled amid the frantic activity in Main Engineering, it is positioned to receive the resin from the engine core before the baryon sweep sterilizes the compartment. Pomet’s work on the assembly is methodical, his focus unwavering as he prepares it for the transfer. The device’s functionality is tied directly to the operation’s success, as it must securely contain the volatile resin during extraction. Its presence underscores the terrorists’ technical sophistication and the precision required for their heist.

Before: Partially assembled, with components scattered around Main Engineering.

After: Fully assembled and positioned near the engine core, ready to receive the trilithium resin.

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