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Sarah MacDougal

frantic/overwhelmed under crisis focused technically proficient resolute pragmatic diligent cooperative dutiful loyal
Sarah MacDougal commands the engineering deck with steadfast resolve amid escalating chaos aboard the Enterprise. Summoned repeatedly by Captain Picard, she moves dutifully between the bridge and Engineering, attempting to execute orders to remove Wesley Crusher from control. Despite confusion over conflicting commands during a contagion-induced crisis, MacDougal strives to maintain operational control, coordinating with Riker to circumvent Wesley’s tractor beam blockade by attempting power bypasses. She wrestles physically and mentally with sabotaged systems, kneeling amidst scattered isolinear chips while trying to restore critical functions. Her actions ground the ship’s technical response amid fracturing command, anchoring the crisis with pragmatic engineering expertise and loyalty to Starfleet command.
25 appearances
Starship Engineering and Operations
Also known as: MacDougal

Sarah MacDougal's Journey

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25 moments
S1E3 · The Naked Now
Star Collapse Imminent and Engineering Shift Amid Crisis

Urgently focused, aware of her critical role but concerned about delegating Engineering responsibilities amid crisis.

Chief Engineer MacDougal, working diligently at her console, responds promptly and with urgency to Picard's summons, leaving Engineering to head to the bridge, demonstrating her sense of duty amid rising …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Shimoda Left Alone as MacDougal Summoned, Wesley Offers Aid

Anxious but resolved, aware of the gravity while committed to following command orders.

Chief Engineer Sarah MacDougal is summoned from Engineering to the bridge, responding dutifully and with evident concern as she leaves Assistant Chief Shimoda alone at the console, reflecting her conflicted …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Wesley Seizes Command Amid Crisis

Confused yet resolute, trying to follow protocol despite unclear directives.

MacDougal dutifully reports to the bridge, believing she is following direct orders. She appears uncertain but committed to her role, attempting to reconcile conflicting commands amid a rising crisis.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Picard Orders Removal of Contagion-Compromised Wesley

Determined and composed, balancing stress with commitment to ship and crew safety.

Sarah MacDougal receives Picard’s urgent order and immediately moves to Engineering to help remove Wesley, showing focused professionalism despite the chaotic contagion-driven situation.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Bridge Command Grapples with Shipwide Madness and Security Breakdown

Resolute yet tense, aware of the contagion’s undermining influence

Sarah MacDougal moves alongside Riker toward the turbolift, focused and determined to comply with Picard’s order to remove Wesley Crusher. She embodies technical expertise and loyalty amid the ship's fracturing …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Picard's Urgent Response to Yar’s Inaccessibility Amid Rising Chaos

Concentrated and dutiful, committed to fulfilling orders despite stress and confusion aboard the ship.

Sarah MacDougal is summoned urgently by Picard to assist in removing Wesley Crusher from Engineering. She exhibits dutiful focus, responding to the crisis with technical resolve as part of the …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Picard Reasserts Command as Chaos Unfolds

Determined and focused, with a sense of urgency to restore ship systems.

Sarah MacDougal follows Picard's orders and teams with Riker to approach Engineering, alert and determined to counteract the sabotage and Wesley’s takeover amid the contagion’s influence.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Unauthorized Seizure of Command by Wesley Crusher

Uncertain and anxious, caught between obedience to orders and disbelief at contradictory commands.

Sarah MacDougal arrives on the bridge, dutifully reporting that she has followed Captain Picard's orders to report. She appears uncertain and caught between conflicting commands, embodying confusion and loyalty as …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Riker Resists Troi’s Psychic Seduction to Regain Control

Concentrated and steady, maintaining technical control despite contagion-induced disruptions aboard the ship.

Sarah MacDougal assists in Engineering by removing a console panel and reaching inside to effect repairs. Her focused, pragmatic actions contrast the mental chaos occurring elsewhere, representing the technical lifeline …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Wesley Holds the Tractor Beam Lock Against Sabotage Attempts

Frustrated yet resolute, channeling desperation into precise sabotage efforts.

Sarah MacDougal works urgently alongside Riker at the console opposite the entrance, coordinating tool exchanges and swiftly attempting to sever power to the tractor beam, her frustration mounting as Wesley's …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Engineering Team’s Desperate Attempt to Disable Wesley’s Tractor Beam Lock

Intensely focused and urgent, driven by practical necessity and frustration at losing control.

Sarah MacDougal collaborates with Riker at the console, handing over tools and swiftly manipulating controls in a focused, urgent effort to disrupt Wesley's tractor beam lock and regain access to …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Picard Succumbs to the Contagion's Seduction

Focused and dutiful, motivated by commitment to duty and ship safety amidst uncertainty.

Sarah MacDougal receives orders from Riker to handle operations in Engineering amid the contagion crisis, displaying responsiveness and readiness to act under pressure despite the chaos engulfing ship systems.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Command Compromised: Contagion Infects Leadership

Serious and focused, ready to shoulder command duties amid crisis despite uncertainty and pressure.

Sarah MacDougal is informed by Riker that she must assume command responsibilities in his absence. She reacts with attentive responsibility, preparing mentally to handle the increasing chaos and leadership vacuum …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Fractured Focus: Engineering’s Desperate Gambit

Urgent and frustrated, compelled by a strong desire to reassert control and expedite recovery efforts despite the disorder she creates.

Chief Engineer MacDougal, driven by urgent frustration, forcibly disables the engineering forcefield and barges into the Engineer's Office, scattering the isolinear optical chips being assembled by Wesley and Shimoda. She …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
MacDougal’s Reckless Breach Jeopardizes Engine Recovery

Resolute urgency mixed with frustration and a sense of desperate necessity to regain control over the failing systems.

Chief Engineer MacDougal forcefully disables the engineering forcefield and storms into the Engineer's Office, pushing past Wesley and Shimoda. Her determined and uncompromising manner disrupts the delicate assembly of isolinear …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Bridge Chaos and the Race to Reassemble Control Chips

Concerned and resolutely pragmatic, focused on conveying accurate technical assessments despite dire circumstances.

Sarah MacDougal communicates grimly via comms, reporting the deliberate removal of essential control chips and the impossibility of replacement within the critical fourteen-minute window, her tone pragmatic but concerned as …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Wesley Proposes Data-Driven Chip Reassembly to Beat the Clock

Frustrated yet dutiful, acknowledging limits of current resources

Sarah MacDougal communicates from Engineering her inability to provide immediate chip replacements, expressing frustration and underscoring the severity of the technical setback.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Riker’s Infection and Desperate Engine Repairs

Desperation tinged with resolve, battling helplessness amid spiraling chaos.

Sarah MacDougal is on her knees amid scattered optical control chips, visibly overwhelmed and helpless as she attempts to identify and organize fragile components crucial to engine repair under intense …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Crusher’s Antidote and Picard’s Steely Command

Frustration and helplessness in face of overwhelming technical disorder and time pressure.

Sarah MacDougal is on her knees amid scattered optical control chips, visibly helpless as she struggles to organize the components while looking toward Riker for guidance amid the chaos.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Data’s Urgent Assembly Amid Encroaching Star Debris

Calm concentration layered with underlying tension, aware of the stakes but grounded in duty.

Sarah MacDougal stands alongside Riker, her focus unwavering on Data’s delicate work. She absorbs the pressure of the moment with a practical mindset, observing the fastidious chip assembly while balancing …

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Wesley’s Ingenious Reversal of the Tractor Beam

Calm determination masking underlying tension; fully invested in the technical efforts to stabilize the ship’s systems.

Sarah MacDougal closely observes Data’s meticulous work, providing silent support or ready to assist as needed, maintaining a focused and steady presence amid the mounting crisis in Engineering.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Wesley Envisions Tractor Beam Amplification Amid Star Debris Threat

Alert and committed, maintaining professionalism amid crisis-induced chaos.

Sarah MacDougal stands alongside Riker, participating in the engineering effort, her presence reinforcing the technical teamwork as she supports the high-pressure repairs underway.

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S1E3 · The Naked Now
Frantic Engine Chip Repair Under Imminent Star Debris Impact

Steely concentration with underlying tension about the limited time and ship's vulnerability.

Sarah MacDougal assists Riker, standing close to Data and helping with the chip insertion, embodying technical focus and practical support as the situation intensifies.

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S2E22 · Shades of Gray
Engineering Scramble — Data Races, Riker Falls

Frantic and strained; technical competence undermined by disarray and fear, relieved somewhat by senior officers' intervention.

MacDougal is on her knees amid scattered isolinear chips, attempting to sort and identify components; she looks helpless, responding to Picard's administered hypo while trying to be useful but clearly …

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S2E22 · Shades of Gray
Repulser Gambit — Last‑Second Engineering Rescue

Desperation and helplessness edged with commitment — aware that small mechanical details bear the weight of survival.

MacDougal is on her knees amid scattered isolinear chips, frantically sorting and indicating the chaos to Riker and Data; she provides the physical labor of identifying components while visibly overwhelmed …

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