Object
Chorgan's Gatherer Ship
A medium-sized, purpose-built spacecraft under Chorgan's control, sheathed in visible forward shielding and configured for both command presence and confrontation. The hull presents functional plating and an operable forward shield matrix that the Enterprise can selectively disable; bridge officers react to its bearing with red alert protocols and tactical strikes aimed to disable rather than destroy. The vessel transmits hails once its shields fall, and it functions as the physical site for high‑stakes diplomacy when boarding is demanded.
2 appearances
Purpose
To serve as Chorgan's operational command/transport vessel that projects authority and defense—capable of engaging in hostile actions while also hosting face‑to‑face negotiations when compelled.
Significance
Acts as the story's pivot from confrontation to diplomacy: disabling its forward shields converts a firefight into leverage, forcing hails and enabling Picard to demand aboard talks. The ship embodies the tense intersection of tactical restraint and political negotiation.
Appearances in the Narrative
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