Object

Main Bridge Sensor and Limited-Communication Console

A multi-functional bridge console in *Tin Man* (S03E20) used for **real-time sensor data visualization** (e.g., supernova readings, Tin Man’s pulse) and **limited communication functions** (e.g., Riker pulling up readings). **Distinct from subspace communication systems** and the ship-wide intercom.

2 appearances

Purpose

Query and display sensor data on stellar events like Beta Stromgren's supernova progression

Significance

Delivers real-time alerts on the supernova aftermath, sharpening crew focus on survival and Tin Man's impact as Data rematerializes with news of Tam Elbrun's merger

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E20 · Tin Man

The Cosmic Reckoning: Data’s Return and the Supernova’s Aftermath

The Main Bridge Com Panel (Sensor Interface) is a critical tool for Riker and the bridge crew, providing real-time data on the Enterprise’s position, the supernova’s status, and the absence of Tin Man and the Romulans. Riker’s urgent report—‘The star is gonna go any minute, sir’—is delivered via this panel, heightening the tension and urgency of the moment. The panel’s rhythmic updates and sensor readings are essential for the crew’s situational awareness, allowing them to process the chaos and make informed decisions. Its role in the event is both practical, providing critical information, and narrative, reinforcing the high-stakes environment of the bridge.

Before: Displaying sensor readings of Tin Man’s energy pulse and the Romulan warbird’s approach, with Riker monitoring the data closely.

After: Showing the Enterprise’s new position post-energy pulse, confirming the absence of Tin Man and the Romulans, and displaying the supernova’s explosion.

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S3E20 · Tin Man

The Return of the Transformed: Data’s Revelation of Tam’s Fate

The main bridge com panel (sensor interface) is used by Wesley to report the Enterprise’s dead-stop status and distance from Beta Stromgren. Though it doesn’t play a central role in this specific event, its presence is a functional reminder of the crew’s efforts to assess the ship’s condition post-cataclysm. The panel’s readings provide critical data that helps the crew understand their new location in uncharted space, contributing to the overall sense of disorientation and urgency.

Before: Active, displaying sensor readings of the Enterprise’s status and the supernova’s progression.

After: Still active, now showing updated readings of the ship’s position in uncharted space and the absence of Tin Man and the Romulans.

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