Object

Picard and Riker's Fencing Sabers

A pair of sleek, lightweight fencing sabers designed for agility and precision, wielded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander William Riker during a spirited duel in the Enterprise gymnasium. The sabers gleam under the gym's lighting, their balanced hilts and slender blades enabling graceful attacks, feints, and parries. Both officers handle the weapons with skill and respect, trading swift, calculated strikes that reveal their close camaraderie and competitive edge. Their blades clash with crisp metallic taps until an abrupt energy blast shatters the concentration, forcing them to abandon the duel and shift to urgent command response.

2 appearances

Purpose

To serve as elegant sporting weapons for skillful fencing practice, facilitating physical exercise, strategic thinking, and camaraderie between Starfleet officers aboard the Enterprise.

Significance

The sabers embody the deep mutual respect and competitive spirit between Picard and Riker, marking a rare moment of personal connection and light-hearted rivalry before a sudden external threat thrusts the crew into crisis. They symbolize balance between personal respite and professional duty, highlighting character depth and narrative transition.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E24 · We'll Always Have Paris

Picard and Riker’s Saber Duel Interrupted by Crisis

The pair of fencing sabers act as the physical medium through which Picard and Riker express their competitive camaraderie and skill. Their interaction with the sabers reveals character traits and strategic thinking, until the duel is abruptly cut short by the ship's attack.

Before: Held in the hands of Picard and Riker, ready for a competitive fencing duel in the gymnasium.

After: Dropped or momentarily set aside as the officers shift focus to the ship-wide emergency.

View full event

S1E24 · We'll Always Have Paris

Fencing Duel Interrupted by Sudden Energy Blast

The pair of fencing sabers serve as the primary instruments of competition and camaraderie between Picard and Riker. Their precise and swift use highlights the officers' skill and rapport. The duel is suddenly interrupted when the ship is struck, making the sabers symbols of fleeting normalcy before an abrupt crisis.

Before: Held firmly in the hands of Picard and Riker during active fencing in the gymnasium.

After: Abandoned briefly as the officers are thrown off balance, then set aside as they rush to address the emergency.

View full event