Object

Picard's Cape

A broad, wearable outer cloak of draping fabric large enough to be stripped free and thrown across a person's face. The garment fastens at the neck, falls in a heavy sweep over the shoulders, and remains intact after a forceful toss. Jean‑Luc Picard yanks it off and slings it into Assassin #1's face, momentarily blinding and disorienting the attacker; nearby figures recoil at the sudden flurry of cloth while the cape functions as a tactile, time‑buying diversion.

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Purpose

A wearable outer garment (cape/cloak) intended to drape and conceal the wearer; in the scene it is repurposed pragmatically as an improvised distraction.

Significance

Serves as a short‑range improvised weapon/distraction that creates the beat of vulnerability and opportunity enabling Picard's defensive action. The thrown cape catalyzes the physical exchange in the ambush and helps precipitate the crucial rescue and testimony decision.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S3E17 · Sins of the Father

Kahlest's Deadly Intervention and Decision to Testify

Picard whips off and throws his large outer cape directly into Assassin #1's face, using it as an improvised defensive tool to blind and topple the assailant, buying him the split-second needed to draw his sword and control the second attacker. Dramatically, the cape functions as both diversion and a demonstration of Picard's quick improvisation.

Before: Fastened at Picard's neck, worn as a formal outer garment; in his possession.

After: Thrown into the face of the first assassin during the struggle and left on or near the ground among the fallen combatants; presumably retrievable by Picard after the fight.

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