Genetic Lifeline
Plot Beats
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Picard frames the technical problem: the aging is encoded in Pulaski's DNA and a pre-infection DNA sample could let the transporter filter out the alterations; Rina, momentarily thrown, quickly grasps the genetic filter concept and affirms its feasibility. The exchange converts speculative hope into a concrete technical plan.
Who Was There
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Elation at proving competence to command staff
Transforms from startled subordinate to electrified scientist in seconds—her hands twitching with theoretical excitement as she completes Picard's sentences about DNA filtering. Stands taller as professional validation overrides initial surprise.
- • Validate the scientific soundness of Picard's proposal
- • Establish herself as lead engineer on critical modification
- • The transporter can solve biological problems through engineering
- • This crisis demands disregarding standard protocol hierarchies
Harnessing anxiety into focused brilliance
Bursts into Engineering with urgent physicality, bypassing protocol to engage directly with Rina. His rapid-fire dialogue oscillates between command authority and scientific curiosity, physically leaning into the exchange as his theory takes shape.
- • Secure immediate engineering solution for Pulaski
- • Validate unorthodox theory with best available expert
- • This team can achieve near-impossible technological feats under pressure
- • Hierarchy matters less than tapping the right mind for the crisis
Calculating solution viability through silent assessment
Silent but physically present as Picard's shadow, observing the exchange with characteristic neutral attention. His posture shifts subtly when the DNA solution is proposed—leaning fractionally forward in scientific interest.
- • Monitor the development of the crisis solution
- • Prepare to provide computational support if needed
- • Human creativity often manifests under time pressure
- • Captain Picard values all perspectives in problem-solving
Pride in protege mixed with readiness to support
Initially sidelined as Picard goes directly to Rina, then reclaims authority through quiet mentorship. His proud smile and 'Hop to it' transitions the moment from theory to execution, establishing the working dynamic.
- • Facilitate Rina's moment of professional validation
- • Convert theoretical breakthrough into executable engineering plan
- • Rina needs this confidence-building challenge
- • Success requires all engineers working to their strengths
Objects Involved
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Though not physically present, Pulaski's pre-infected DNA sample becomes the conceptual linchpin of the entire operation—its existence as a biological 'template' making the transporter modification theoretically possible when discussed by Picard and Rina.
Location Details
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Main Engineering transforms from routine workspace to emergency think tank—its warp core hum escalating metaphorically as the theoretical breakthrough unfolds. The space channels the crew's collective intellect toward the DNA solution.
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Key Dialogue
"PICARD: Ensign, I need your opinion."
"RINA: Could we filter out her genetic alterations? Absolutely!"
"GEORDI: Hop to it Ensign. You've got work to do."