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S1E15 · Angel One
S1E15
· Angel One

Picard Commands Systematic Platinum Scan Around Angel One

On the Enterprise bridge, Lieutenant Worf relays the away team's urgent request to scan Angel One’s surface for traces of platinum, a critical mineral linked to the missing Federation freighter survivors. Despite Captain Picard's ongoing physical decline from the viral infection, his strategic clarity remains intact as he decisively orders Geordi La Forge to break fixed orbit and commence a systematic search pattern. This command marks a pivotal operational escalation, reflecting Picard’s resolve to uncover vital evidence amid mounting political tensions and internal crises. Geordi promptly initiates the search, underscoring the crew’s commitment to their multi-layered mission while navigating the complex intersection of cultural conflict, emerging threats, and a medical emergency aboard the ship.

Plot Beats

The narrative micro-steps within this event

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Worf reports the away team's request to scan Angel One's surface for platinum traces to Captain Picard, prompting Picard to order Geordi to break orbit and begin the search pattern.

neutral to purposeful determination ['USS Enterprise main bridge']

Who Was There

Characters present in this moment

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Worf
Lieutenant, Chief of Security / Tactical Officer
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Steely and dutiful with a subtle undercurrent of urgency

Lieutenant Worf actively uses the ship’s communication system to relay the away team’s request for a planetary scan to Captain Picard, exhibiting clear communication under pressure while maintaining his security officer’s composure on the bridge.

Goals in this moment
  • • Ensure the away team's urgent request is communicated promptly to command.
  • • Maintain operational protocol and chain of command during the crisis.
Active beliefs
  • • The away team’s findings are critical to the mission’s success.
  • • Clear and efficient communication is vital in escalating tactical operations.
Character traits
disciplined responsible focused
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Geordi La Forge
Chief Engineer
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Focused and determined, masking concern with professionalism

Geordi La Forge responds immediately to Captain Picard's orders, initiating the search pattern around Angel One. Despite the complexity of the situation, his technical command is precise and resolute, reflecting his role as a steadfast operational leader amid crisis.

Goals in this moment
  • • Execute the search pattern efficiently to locate platinum traces.
  • • Support command decisions to advance the mission despite internal crises.
Active beliefs
  • • Following direct orders is essential for coordinated success.
  • • The platinum trace may provide crucial evidence for the missing freighter survivors.
Character traits
pragmatic resilient technically proficient
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Objects Involved

Significant items in this scene

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Captain's Com Signal

The Captain's communication device serves as the crucial medium for message relay, transmitting Worf's request and Picard's command. Its sharp alert tone punctuates the tense atmosphere, underscoring the urgency and maintaining the chain of command despite Picard's physical absence on the bridge.

Before: Functioning, located on the Enterprise main bridge, ready …
After: Functioning, remained on the main bridge, actively transmitting …
Before: Functioning, located on the Enterprise main bridge, ready for use.
After: Functioning, remained on the main bridge, actively transmitting command communications.

Location Details

Places and their significance in this event

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Angel One Executive Office

Angel One is the planetary body targeted for the new search operation. Its surface is under scientific and tactical scrutiny as the away team seeks platinum traces linked to the missing freighter survivors. The planet stands as the focal point of the mission’s escalating tension between cultural diplomacy and survival imperatives.

Atmosphere Tense and expectant, imbued with the weight of political and survival stakes.
Function Search target and strategic objective for the Enterprise crew.
Symbolism Represents the complex intersection of cultural conflict and survival.
Access Restricted to away team exploration and Enterprise sensor arrays.
Lush terrain with hidden resources Political undercurrents influencing mission parameters

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Key Dialogue

"WORF: Bridge to Captain Picard."
"PICARD'S COM VOICE: Go ahead, Lieutenant."
"WORF: The away team has requested that we scan the planet surface for traces of platinum."
"PICARD'S COM VOICE: Have Mister La Forge break fixed orbit and initiate a search pattern."
"WORF: (and:) Aye, Captain."
"GEORDI: Search pattern initiated now."