Riker Probes the Admiral’s Unusual Shuttle Transfer
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Riker arrives at the Battle Bridge, taking in its vastness before exchanging a formal greeting with Worf, who occupies the conn position.
Worf informs Riker that Commander Data is on a special assignment transporting an admiral to the USS Hood via shuttlecraft, sparking Riker's immediate inquiry.
Riker questions why the admiral can't beam directly aboard, prompting Worf to emphasize the admiral's remarkable nature as justification for the shuttlecraft's use.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Objective and focused, implicitly trusted with sensitive assignments.
Commander Data is referenced as the officer personally escorting the admiral via shuttlecraft, indicating his trusted status and involvement in important, sensitive missions. Though not physically present in the scene, Data’s role as escort highlights his integral operational function and reliability.
- • Successfully complete the escort of the admiral to the Hood using the shuttlecraft.
- • Maintain the security and dignity of the admiral’s transfer.
- • His role as an android officer is to serve critical operational needs.
- • The admiral’s transfer protocol demands careful adherence to Starfleet standards.
Calmly respectful, maintaining discipline while conveying important information.
Lieutenant Worf stands at the conn, responding with professional respect and measured formality. He informs Riker about Commander Data's special assignment escorting the admiral via shuttlecraft, underscoring the admiral's remarkable status and the reasons behind the choice of transport.
- • Provide accurate and respectful information regarding the admiral's presence and transfer.
- • Maintain protocol and uphold the formal tone appropriate to the situation.
- • The admiral's presence requires special treatment and respect.
- • Clear communication about unusual protocols is vital to operational clarity.
Cautiously curious with a sense of professional deference toward Starfleet hierarchy.
Commander William Riker steps out of the turbolift into the Battle Bridge, visibly attentive and curious. He initiates conversation with Lieutenant Worf, seeking information about Commander Data's duties and the presence of a senior admiral aboard, displaying leadership awareness and respect for protocol.
- • Understand the current staffing and status of key personnel aboard the Enterprise.
- • Grasp the significance of the admiral's presence and the related unusual transport protocol.
- • Senior officers like admirals receive exceptional treatment and protocols.
- • Commander Data's involvement indicates the importance of the admiral's transfer.
Imposing and dignified by reputation, eliciting deference from the crew.
The distinguished Starfleet admiral is the subject of transfer via shuttlecraft, commanding implicit respect and ceremonial recognition. Though not directly appearing in the scene, his presence profoundly influences the behavior and protocols observed by the command staff.
- • Receive thorough inspection and assessment of the Enterprise's medical layout.
- • Maintain the dignity and formalities appropriate to his rank during transfer.
- • His senior rank necessitates exceptional ceremonial protocol.
- • The transfer method reflects his remarkable status within Starfleet hierarchy.
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The shuttlecraft is identified as the transport vehicle carrying the admiral escorted by Commander Data to the Hood. Its use instead of the transporter underscores the formality and significance of the transfer, emphasizing respect for the admiral's rank and privacy.
The turbolift serves as Commander Riker's point of entry onto the Battle Bridge, marking his transition from transit to command space. Its opening prompts the initial exchange and situates Riker physically and symbolically within the ship’s operational hierarchy.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Battle Bridge functions as the austere command center where Riker arrives and immediately senses the formal tone surrounding the admiral's presence. It acts as the arena for this exchange, symbolizing the shift from routine operations to heightened vigilance and respect.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Picard's critique of Worf's defensive action and encouragement for improvement exemplify his leadership style, fostering trust and mentorship that Riker recognizes and respects."
Key Dialogue
"RIKER: Thank you, Lieutenant. Is Commander Data on duty?"
"WORF: Commander Data is on a special assignment, sir. He's using our shuttlecraft to transfer an admiral over to the Hood."
"RIKER: An admiral?"
"WORF: He's been aboard all day, sir, checking over medical layout."
"RIKER: Why the shuttlecraft? Can he just beam over?"
"WORF: I suppose he could, sir. But the admiral's a rather remarkable man."