Object

Worf's and Data's Tricorders (Outpost Carnage Scene)

Used exclusively in the outpost carnage scene to analyze forced-plasma wounds, search for survivors, and confirm a targeted attack. Does not involve Geordi La Forge.

3 appearances

Purpose

Scan corpses for wound causes and detect life signs despite interference

Significance

Wound analysis misdirects to Ferengi, interference slows survivor search, forces team split and door bypass—exposes Borg, escalates threat

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S6E26 · Descent, Part I

Away Team Discovers Borg Massacre

Data and Worf’s tricorders are critical tools in this event, used to scan the dead officers’ wounds and assess the electromagnetic interference plaguing the outpost. Worf’s tricorder reveals the forced-plasma beam wounds, while Data’s struggles with interference highlight the technical challenges the team faces. These devices are not just forensic tools but also symbols of the team’s scientific and investigative approach to uncovering the truth.

Before: Active and in use—Worf scans the bodies, while Data attempts to detect survivors despite interference.

After: Data’s tricorder remains functional but limited by interference; Worf’s tricorder has provided crucial forensic data, though its usefulness is now secondary to the immediate threat posed by the Borg.

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S6E26 · Descent, Part I

Riker orders tactical search for hidden threat

Data and Worf’s tricorders are critical tools in this event, used to scan the dead officers’ wounds and assess the electromagnetic interference disrupting sensor readings. Worf’s tricorder reveals that the wounds were caused by forced-plasma beams, similar to Ferengi hand phasers, while Data’s tricorder struggles with the interference, limiting the team’s ability to detect survivors. The tricorders serve as forensic tools, providing clues about the attack’s nature and the challenges the team faces in their search. Their limitations highlight the adversity the team must overcome.

Before: Tricorders are active and in use upon materializing, with Worf scanning the bodies and Data attempting to detect survivors.

After: Tricorders remain in use, but their effectiveness is hampered by the electromagnetic interference, leaving the team with incomplete data as they prepare to search the outpost.

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S6E26 · Descent, Part I

Data discovers the new Borg breed

Data and Worf’s tricorders are critical tools in this event, used to scan for survivors and analyze the wounds on the dead Starfleet officers. Data’s tricorder is hindered by electromagnetic interference, limiting its effectiveness, while Worf’s confirms the forced-plasma beam wounds. These devices highlight the team’s investigative approach and the challenges they face in gathering accurate information amid the chaos.

Before: Active and in use by Data and Worf as they assess the outpost and the bodies of the dead officers.

After: Data’s tricorder remains functional but limited by interference, while Worf’s provides crucial forensic data before the team’s focus shifts to the Borg drone.

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