Star Trek The Next Generation
S2E10
· The Dauphin

Warp Engines Restored — Engines Ready for Pursuit

In Main Engineering Geordi confirms the crisis is over: the engine probe reads zero depletion. He radios the bridge with a relieved smile, thanks command for the time, and declares the final adjustments complete — the warp engines are available. Picard's terse approval converts repair into action. This operational confirmation is a practical turning point: the delay ends, the Enterprise can now surge toward Daled Four, and the story pivots from repair and debate into an escalated pursuit that forces immediate consequences for Salia, Anya, and Wesley.

Plot Beats

The narrative micro-steps within this event

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Geordi reads the engine probe graphic and announces the energy depletion level; the computer returns "Zero," and Geordi smiles—repairs register as successful.

uncertainty to relief

Geordi calls the bridge to report final adjustments complete and announces warp engines are available; Picard's com voice acknowledges and clears the ship to proceed.

relief to readiness

Who Was There

Characters present in this moment

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Geordi La Forge
Chief Engineer
 primary

Relieved and quietly pleased — professional satisfaction tempered by duty; calm confidence replacing earlier tension.

Geordi monitors an engine-probe graphic at the control console, queries the depletion level, smiles at the zero readout, and radios the bridge to report completion of final adjustments and that warp capability is restored.

Goals in this moment
  • • Confirm the engine depletion level and ensure all diagnostics read nominal.
  • • Communicate system readiness to the bridge so the ship can resume its mission.
  • • Preserve ship safety while minimizing operational delay.
Active beliefs
  • • Accurate diagnostics are the basis for command decisions.
  • • Timely, clear communication with the bridge is essential to restore operational capability.
  • • Technical fixes must be verified before the ship can safely proceed.
Character traits
technically precise practical professionally relieved concise communicator
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Custodian Voice
primary

Neutral/informational — delivers data without affect, which frames the human emotional reaction that follows.

The Enterprise computer supplies a precise diagnostic readout when Geordi requests the energy depletion level, announcing 'Zero' in a neutral, clinical tone that confirms the repairs and triggers human response.

Goals in this moment
  • • Provide an exact, unambiguous diagnostic readout for crew decision-making.
  • • Enforce system-monitoring protocols by reporting real-time sensor values.
Active beliefs
  • • Objective measurements determine operational status.
  • • Consistent, unvarnished reporting best serves ship safety and efficiency.
Character traits
impassive accurate authoritative unsentimental
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Objects Involved

Significant items in this scene

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USS Enterprise Main Bridge Stations (Bridge Consoles)

A waist-high control console displays the engine probe graphic and serves as Geordi's interface to read diagnostics and initiate the bridge comm. It visually conveys the 'Zero' depletion reading and functions as the physical point where technical verification becomes communicable command information.

Before: Active diagnostics displayed; probe graphic showing depletion values …
After: Displaying a zero depletion readout; used to send …
Before: Active diagnostics displayed; probe graphic showing depletion values while engineering staff performed adjustments.
After: Displaying a zero depletion readout; used to send the comm that reports repairs complete; remains in engineering control.
USS Enterprise‑C Impulse Engines

The warp engines are the operational goal of the repair: previously constrained by deuterium conduit maintenance, they are declared available following Geordi's final adjustments, converting technical correction into tactical mobility for the ship.

Before: Unavailable or limited due to overdue deuterium control …
After: Available and operational, cleared for warp by engineering …
Before: Unavailable or limited due to overdue deuterium control conduit maintenance and ongoing adjustments.
After: Available and operational, cleared for warp by engineering confirmation.

Location Details

Places and their significance in this event

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Main Bridge

The Main Bridge is the recipient of Geordi's report; Picard's short verbal approval converts engineering confirmation into executive action. The bridge stands ready to exploit restored propulsion and to order the ship forward.

Atmosphere Disciplined readiness — taut expectation that becomes forward momentum once authority confirms status.
Function Command center that receives technical verification and issues orders affecting mission trajectory.
Symbolism Embodies institutional authority and the translation of technical facts into strategic will.
Access Restricted to bridge officers and command staff; communications routed formally through ship protocol.
Curved LCARS consoles and forward viewscreen providing tactical overlays Clipped, professional vocal exchange over ship comms Ambient processor hum and indicator lights responding to system status
Main Engineering

Main Engineering functions as the action hub where diagnostics are read and final adjustments are completed. It is the technical crucible where a moment of procedural tension resolves into quiet professional relief and a formal report that enables command decisions.

Atmosphere Focused, technically tense that eases into quiet relief following confirmation.
Function Operational center for repairs and the site that authorizes the bridge to resume full propulsion.
Symbolism Represents the ship's material backbone and the moment when invisible technical competence translates into narrative …
Access Restricted to engineering personnel and authorized officers during repairs.
Diagnostic displays and engine-probe graphics glowing on consoles The low mechanical hum of systems with momentary quiet at confirmation Shipwide comms audio linking engineering to the bridge

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Key Dialogue

"GEORDI: "Energy depletion level.""
"COMPUTER VOICE: "Zero.""
"GEORDI: "La Forge to bridge. I have just completed the final adjustments. Thank you for giving me the time. You now have warp engines available.""
"PICARD'S COM VOICE: "Very good.""