Object

Edolord's Sacred Vessel

A colossal, glowing vessel revered as a god by the Edo people, radiating overwhelming power and divine presence. It manifests authority through violent cosmic force, shaking the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D and issuing commanding godlike demands, symbolizing an antagonistic divine force central to the spiritual and ethical conflict with the Enterprise crew.

2 appearances

Purpose

To assert divine authority over the Edo people and enforce the Edolord's will through intimidation and direct confrontation with the Enterprise crew.

Significance

Symbolizes the collision between alien spirituality and Starfleet's moral codes, embodying the intersection of faith, power, and conflict that drives the narrative tension in the episode.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E9 · Justice

Rivan’s Reverent Recognition and the Edolord’s Threat

The Edolord vessel appears as a colossal, glowing object orbiting the Edo world, whose sudden brightening and proximity cause the Enterprise to shake, asserting its godlike menace and spiritual dominance during this confrontation.

Before: Stationary, orbiting the Edo homeworld at a distance beyond the Enterprise’s position.

After: Moves closer to the Enterprise on an apparent collision course, then retreats back to its original orbit after Rivan is beamed away.

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S1E9 · Justice

The Edolord’s Command and Rivan’s Extraction

The Edolord Vessel acts as the primary antagonist in this event, its glowing presence and escalating approach physically shaking the Enterprise and dominating the bridge's visual field. It vocally demands the return of its 'child,' its divine power forcing Picard to act swiftly to protect his crew and negotiate cultural tensions.

Before: Stationary, circling above Rivan’s homeworld, observed at a distance.

After: Retreats to original position at a distance after Rivan is beamed out, temporarily ceasing its assault.

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