Object
Security Forcefield Eight-B
A numbered, translucent energy plane that snaps across the corridor like a shimmering wall, its lattice of pale blue light humming with containment protocols. Diagnostic glyphs identify it as "8-B"; the field spans the full width and height of the turbo-lift corridor outside Aster's quarters, throwing back physical contact and throwing a faint, tactile vibration into nearby bulkheads. Crew members press comms and security consoles against its perimeter; Picard orders an override and forces the barrier open to reach Jeremy while Geordi, Worf and Data stand by, the field’s pulse marking the moment of crisis and containment.
6 appearances
Purpose
To seal a corridor or compartment aboard the ship, preventing passage and isolating hazards or unauthorized individuals until authorized release or override.
Significance
Serves as the immediate physical obstacle that compels command decisions — blocking rescue, escalating urgency, and crystallizing the story’s choice between protective authority and seductive consolation. The barrier converts a domestic moment into a tactical confrontation and forces characters to act under pressure.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used