Object

Holodeck Two (Enterprise-D)

The second of the *Enterprise-D*'s holodeck facilities, a physical room designed to run holographic simulations. In *Hollow Pursuits*, it becomes a crisis epicenter when the ship’s computer traps Reginald Barclay inside during a bridge standoff, drawing Riker, Geordi, and Troi to resolve the situation. The holodeck itself is the *container* for programs like Barclay’s Musketeers fantasy, not the content.

2 appearances

Purpose

Running holographic simulations, including Barclay's custom 'unique programs'

Significance

Serves as tipping point where Barclay's psychological instability collides with ship operations, drawing Riker, Geordi, and Troi into confrontation that tests crew trust and protocol

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Bridge’s Breaking Point: Barclay’s Instability Forces a Crisis

Holodeck Two emerges as the epicenter of the crisis, its mention by the computer triggering a shift in the crew’s understanding of Barclay’s absence. The holodeck is no longer a mere recreational space but a potential source of danger, its ‘unique programs’ hinted at by Geordi suggesting Barclay’s retreat into fantasy has taken a troubling turn. The holodeck’s role in the event is symbolic—it represents Barclay’s escape from reality and the crew’s growing realization that his instability is tied to his dependence on it.

Before: Operational, with Barclay inside running an unspecified program.

After: Identified as a critical location requiring immediate attention, with the crew preparing to intervene.

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

Riker’s Breaking Point: The Bridge Confrontation and Holodeck March

Holodeck Two is the focal point of the crew’s frustration and the source of the ship’s malfunctions, though it is not physically present on the bridge during this event. Its mention by the computer—‘Lieutenant Barclay is in Holodeck Two’—acts as a catalyst, directing Riker’s anger and the crew’s attention toward Barclay’s retreat. The holodeck is implied to be a space of escapism for Barclay, where his ‘unique programs’ (likely holographic fantasies) have blurred the line between simulation and reality, posing a threat to the Enterprise. Its symbolic role here is that of a refuge turned liability, a place where personal demons have manifested into systemic danger.

Before: Operational, with Barclay inside running an unspecified ‘unique program’ that is contributing to the ship’s malfunctions.

After: Still operational but now the target of Riker’s confrontation, its status as a source of conflict confirmed.

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