Models and Mischief
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Data bursts from the turbolift into Main Engineering, urgent and concerned, asking about a problem after being summoned by La Forge, which injects immediate tension into the ship's idle state.
An assistant engineer directs Data toward Geordi and, revealed in a corner, a nearly completed five-foot model of the Starship Victory—Data's bafflement snaps into intrigued discovery at the unexpected physical replica.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Mildly puzzled but dutiful
The Assistant Engineer efficiently directs Data to Geordi's location and accepts responsibility for safeguarding the model while they're away, demonstrating professionalism amidst the unusual circumstances.
- • Direct Data to Geordi as instructed
- • Ensure the model remains undisturbed
- • Following Geordi's instructions takes priority
- • The model requires protection despite its recreational nature
Puzzled intrigue transitioning to delighted anticipation
Initially concerned by Geordi's urgent summons, Data becomes intrigued by the handcrafted model of the Starship Victory, meticulously inspecting its construction. His delight is palpable when presented with the meerschaum pipe, immediately adopting Holmes' mannerisms.
- • Determine the nature of Geordi's urgent summons
- • Engage in the intellectual challenge of the Holmes persona
- • Geordi's summons indicates a legitimate engineering concern
- • Holmes roleplay offers valuable cognitive exercise
Eager enthusiasm with underlying nostalgia
Geordi orchestrates an elaborate ruse involving the model ship to transition into proposing their Holmes adventure. His nostalgic reflections about Captain Zimbata reveal his sentimental side, while his theatrical presentation of the pipe shows his enthusiasm for shared imaginative play with Data.
- • Share his handmade tribute to Captain Zimbata with Data
- • Initiate a Holmesian adventure to engage Data's curiosity
- • Handcrafted objects hold more meaning than simulations
- • Data will appreciate the intellectual challenge of Holmes roleplay
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The meerschaum pipe serves as the ceremonial object that transitions Data fully into his Holmes persona. Its presentation marks the shift from the reality of starship engineering to the fictional world they're about to enter.
The meticulously crafted five-foot model serves as both a tribute to Captain Zimbata and the centerpiece of Geordi's ruse to engage Data in the Holmes adventure. Its physical construction fascinates Data and symbolizes Geordi's nostalgia for 'simpler days' of sail-powered exploration.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
Geordi's office within Main Engineering becomes the intimate space where he reveals the model and initiates the Holmes adventure, transitioning from workspace to creative playground.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Picard's log establishes unexpected downtime aboard the Enterprise, which directly enables Geordi's leisurely holodeck diversion—he gives Data the pipe and invites him into the Holmes scenario."
"Picard's log establishes unexpected downtime aboard the Enterprise, which directly enables Geordi's leisurely holodeck diversion—he gives Data the pipe and invites him into the Holmes scenario."
"Picard's log establishes unexpected downtime aboard the Enterprise, which directly enables Geordi's leisurely holodeck diversion—he gives Data the pipe and invites him into the Holmes scenario."
"Picard's log establishes unexpected downtime aboard the Enterprise, which directly enables Geordi's leisurely holodeck diversion—he gives Data the pipe and invites him into the Holmes scenario."
"Geordi's decision to push Data into an original, unbeatable Holmes challenge is the narrative action that (inferred from the act/scene sequence) triggers the holodeck to generate Moriarty's self-awareness and appearance."
"Geordi's decision to push Data into an original, unbeatable Holmes challenge is the narrative action that (inferred from the act/scene sequence) triggers the holodeck to generate Moriarty's self-awareness and appearance."
"Geordi's decision to push Data into an original, unbeatable Holmes challenge is the narrative action that (inferred from the act/scene sequence) triggers the holodeck to generate Moriarty's self-awareness and appearance."
"Geordi's invitation and the Holmes framing lead immediately into the holodeck London sequence where Data and Geordi begin the investigation (the footfall cue starts the chase)."
"Geordi's invitation and the Holmes framing lead immediately into the holodeck London sequence where Data and Geordi begin the investigation (the footfall cue starts the chase)."
"Geordi's invitation and the Holmes framing lead immediately into the holodeck London sequence where Data and Geordi begin the investigation (the footfall cue starts the chase)."
"Geordi's invitation and the Holmes framing lead immediately into the holodeck London sequence where Data and Geordi begin the investigation (the footfall cue starts the chase)."
Key Dialogue
"GEORDI: "Data, it's human nature to love what we don't have. Simpler days!""
"DATA: "This is not a computer simulation?""
"GEORDI: "Data, the entire point of something like this is to hand make it.""
"DATA: "He can be reached at 221B Baker Street.""