Travel Pass Scroll

A rolled parchment scroll bound with a faded ribbon, its edges darkened by handling. The parchment bears Garron's forged seals and annotations in careful script, designed to verify their status as a bureaucrat. The Captain examines it under flickering candlelight, verifying its authenticity before nodding to its holder.

4 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S16E2 · The Ribos Operation Part 2

Doctor and Romana watch captive Shrivenzale

Garron presents the travel pass scroll to the Captain, who examines it under flickering electric light before accepting it as legitimate. The scroll’s seals and script enable Garron to bypass initial suspicion and proceed with the bribery scheme.

Before: Rolled and sealed in Garron’s vest pocket.

After: Returned to Garron’s custody, its foreged authenticity unchallenged but its duplicitous purpose evident in hindsight.

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S16E2 · The Ribos Operation Part 2

Doctor and Romana confirm Garron's theft plan

The travel pass scroll is presented by Garron to the Captain as proof of identity and legitimacy, examined under dim electric light. This small parchment, sealed and inscribed, momentarily distracts the Captain from his ritual duties, allowing Garron to pivot to his bribery pitch and exploit procedural trust.

Before: Sealed in Garron’s possession, unfurled to show the Captain its contents.

After: Repocketed by Garron after verification, its purpose fulfilled until next use.

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S16E2 · The Ribos Operation Part 2

Garron bribes Captain with gold deposit

The small scroll, bearing Garron’s forged seals and bureaucratic annotations, serves as a prop in his deception of the Captain. Presented as evidence of legitimate travel, it sows trust before Garron pivots to the more substantial bribe. The parchment’s credibility hinges on the Captain’s reluctance to verify its contents thoroughly, allowing manipulated formality to replace vigilance.

Before: Held by Garron in an inner vest pocket before the Captain examines it.

After: Returned to Garron, rolled and sealed, after examination; now serving as a false credential disposed of once its purpose is served.

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S16E1 · The Ribos Operation Part 1

Garron mentions Ribos mineral wealth changes Graff’s plans

The travel pass, mentioned earlier as cover for their origin, becomes a narrative device positioning Garron’s group as outsiders filtering information through layers of bureaucracy. It justifies their use of oblique documents to manipulate Graff.

Before: Unobtrusive interstellar travel document with official seals, held by Garron

After: Still in Garron’s possession, no direct interaction in discovery moment but contextualizing their manipulation

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