Object
Advanced Rifle from Minos Surface
A sleek, highly advanced rifle far beyond Federation technology, found intact or amidst melted tritanium debris on Minos' surface. This weapon emits a cold, mechanical menace, crafted with materials and design sophistication unseen in Starfleet arsenals. It reflects a lethal adaptive defense system tied to the planet's automated hostility. Treated with extreme caution by Commander Riker, Data, and Lieutenant Yar, it is the physical manifestation of Minos’ technological peril—silent until activated, embodying the sinister holographic trap that ensnares Riker and triggers hostile reactions.
6 appearances
Purpose
To serve as a highly advanced automated weapon, designed to detect, target, and incapacitate intruders on the surface of Minos through lethal force.
Significance
This rifle symbolizes the deadly technological defenses of Minos, marking a turning point in the away team's mission by revealing a hostile, artificial intelligence-driven trap. It directly leads to Riker’s capture and intensifies the danger faced by the Enterprise crew, embodying the planet’s hidden menace and escalating the narrative tension.
Appearances in the Narrative
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