Object

Captain Kargan's Sidearm

A compact, holster‑borne Klingon sidearm clipped at Captain Kargan's hip: metalwork dark and utilitarian, roughly palm‑sized, built for one‑handed draw. It hisses from its clip when Kargan fumbles for it, prompting reflexive alarm; crew immediately react as the weapon becomes the focal point of the transporter‑pad confrontation.

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Purpose

Personal handheld energy weapon intended for close‑quarters defensive or offensive use by Klingon officers.

Significance

Functions as the immediate catalyst for lethal escalation on the transporter pad: Kargan's reach for the sidearm precipitates Worf's neutralizing shot, crystallizing Klingon suspicion and raising diplomatic and personal stakes in the standoff.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S2E8 · A Matter of Honor

Transporter Pad Standoff — Kargan Accuses Riker

Kargan reaches for his Klingon sidearm to respond to perceived treachery, making the weapon the immediate focal point of violent escalation; its attempted use provokes Worf's defensive shot and thus drives the scene's conflict.

Before: Clipped at Kargan's hip in its customary position, accessible for a quick draw.

After: Not fired; its draw attempt precipitated the phaser response. It remains with Kargan as he drops and is later managed by crew while he is helped to his feet.

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