Assistant Chief Engineer Singh’s Fatal Encounter with the Mysterious Entity

While intensely investigating the Enterprise’s baffling engineering failures, Assistant Chief Engineer Singh is suddenly enveloped by a strange blue glow that convulsively seizes his body. His agonized collapse and subsequent death not only mark the first confirmed casualty aboard the ship but also sharply escalate the crisis. Worf’s discovery of Singh’s lifeless form triggers an immediate security alert, transforming what was a technical mystery into a lethal, non-corporeal threat penetrating the Enterprise. This event crystallizes the invisible danger permeating the ship and serves as a pivotal turning point, forcing the crew to confront the deadly stakes of the entity’s infiltration.

Plot Beats

The narrative micro-steps within this event

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Singh investigates engineering schematics at his console, suddenly convulses amid a blue glow, and collapses motionless to the deck.

focused concentration to sudden horror ['Engineering office']

Worf enters Engineering, notices Singh's lifeless body, and confirms his death with no pulse or heartbeat.

concern to grim realization ['Engineering office corridor entrance']

Worf sends a security alert to the bridge, reporting Singh’s death, escalating the crisis aboard the Enterprise.

shock to alarm

Who Was There

Characters present in this moment

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Concerned and alert, ready to take command and coordinate a response.

Though not physically present, Captain Picard’s voice is heard over the comm channel responding to Worf’s security alert, underscoring his command presence and concern as the crisis escalates.

Goals in this moment
  • Maintain command control over unfolding crisis
  • Ensure crew safety and ship security
Active beliefs
  • The situation is dangerous and requires immediate attention
  • Effective communication is vital for crisis management
Character traits
Authoritative Calm under pressure Caring
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Shocked at the unexpected death, yet composed enough to act decisively in reporting the emergency.

Worf enters the Engineer’s Office expecting routine communication but is immediately confronted with Singh’s still body. He quickly assesses Singh’s condition, finding no pulse, and promptly issues a security alert to the bridge, demonstrating vigilance and swift crisis response.

Goals in this moment
  • Inform command of the emergent fatality
  • Mobilize security and medical response teams
Active beliefs
  • Protocol must be followed in emergencies
  • The crew’s safety depends on rapid alert and containment
Character traits
Alert Loyal Decisive Protective
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Agonized and helpless as his body is violently seized; unaware of the true threat until incapacitated.

Assistant Chief Engineer Singh is intensely focused on analyzing complex engineering schematics at his console when a sudden blue glow envelops him. He convulses violently and collapses, incapacitated and ultimately lifeless on the office floor, embodying both physical vulnerability and the fatal impact of the alien entity's attack.

Goals in this moment
  • Diagnose the warp drive problem to restore ship's function
  • Maintain operational control over engineering systems
Active beliefs
  • Engineering failures can be repaired with technical expertise
  • The problem is mechanical or electronic in nature, not supernatural
Character traits
Diligent Focused Unaware of imminent danger Physically vulnerable
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Key Dialogue

"WORF: Mister Singh, the Captain wants --"
"WORF: Engineering to bridge. Security alert!"
"WORF: Lieutenant Worf, sir. I just found Mister Singh.... he's dead."