Object

Tasha Yar's Aikido Jacket

A sturdy, form-fitting aikido jacket worn by Lieutenant Tasha Yar during an adaptive holodeck combat demonstration aboard the USS Enterprise. The jacket's martial arts design contrasts the sterile holodeck, anchoring the intense physicality of Tasha's skilled aikido performance. It embodies Starfleet's integration of cutting-edge simulation technology with real human prowess, as well as the cultural exchange and rising tension between Tasha and the skeptical Ligonians witnessing the demonstration.

2 appearances

Purpose

Worn by Tasha Yar as martial arts gear during a holodeck aikido combat simulation to showcase advanced Starfleet training technology and her personal combat mastery.

Significance

The jacket symbolizes the intersection of disciplined Starfleet professionalism with alien cultural skepticism, highlighting the narrative's themes of cross-cultural misunderstanding and the burgeoning, dangerous attraction between Tasha Yar and Lutan.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Tasha Demonstrates Holodeck Combat Mastery and Captivates Lutan

Tasha Yar dons the aikido jacket, a form-fitting martial arts garment that visually anchors her combat demonstration and emphasizes her physical skill and professionalism during the simulation.

Before: Hung on a peg near the holodeck controls, clean and ready for use.

After: Removed by Tasha after the demonstration, presumably set aside for later cleaning or storage.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Lutan’s Fascination Ignited by Tasha’s Mastery

Lieutenant Tasha Yar dons the aikido jacket prior to her combat demonstration, signifying preparation and martial discipline. The jacket contrasts with the sterile environment, grounding the simulation in physical reality and symbolizing her fighting identity.

Before: Hanging on a peg, ready to be worn by Tasha.

After: Removed by Tasha after the demonstration, likely to be hung back or stored.

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