Object

Manheim’s Coordinates

A critical set of spatial coordinates pinpointing the exact location of Professor Manheim, referenced during a tense conference room briefing under violet light. These data appear on displays or in reports and serve as a vital clue for the crew’s next operational move. The coordinates command urgent scrutiny from Captain Picard and his leadership team, symbolizing the nexus of a psychological and scientific crisis. The crew’s interaction with the coordinates reflects a mix of technical precision and emotional weight, underscoring the perilous nature of Manheim’s hostility and the fragile resolve of the command.

2 appearances

Purpose

To provide precise locational data necessary for planning and verifying the safety of away missions targeting Professor Manheim’s position.

Significance

Acts as the key data point anchoring the narrative tension between the crew’s scientific pursuit and the psychological threat posed by Manheim. The coordinates trigger Captain Picard’s internal struggle and strategic decisions, marking a pivotal moment of vulnerability and risk management.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E24 · We'll Always Have Paris

Troi Discloses Manheim’s Impenetrable Hostility and Picard’s Fractured Resolve

The critical set of spatial coordinates given by Professor Manheim is referenced by Picard during the conference as the essential data to be checked rigorously by Worf and Data before any away mission can proceed. These coordinates symbolize both a vital tactical clue and an emotional burden tied to the unfolding crisis.

Before: Displayed and actively analyzed in the conference room as a key piece of intelligence.

After: In the process of being verified through sensor and navigational checks by Worf and Data.

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S1E24 · We'll Always Have Paris

Troi’s Empathic Diagnosis and Riker’s Teasing Reprieve

Manheim’s Coordinates are the critical navigational data discussed and ordered for verification by Picard. They serve as the operational linchpin ensuring the safety of away missions, framing the scientific and tactical dimension of the crisis.

Before: Displayed digitally or holographically for examination by command officers in the conference room.

After: Taken under rigorous review by Worf and Data for re-verification.

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