Object

Worf's Gold Delta-Shield Combadge

Distinctive gold Starfleet delta-shield combadge worn by Worf during the Ten-Forward brawl in *Sarek* (S3E23). Activated to summon security, symbolizing his shift from participant to commander. Visually unique and narratively pivotal.

2 appearances

Purpose

Summon security teams via shipwide communication

Significance

Worf activates it to quell the brawl, highlighting the crew's vulnerability to Sarek's emotional contagion and pivoting the story from raw violence to diagnostic crisis.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E23 · Sarek

Ten-Forward Unleashed: The Crew’s Fractured Mirror

Worf’s combadge is the instrument of order, its sharp chirp cutting through the chaos as he calls for security. It’s a small but critical object—symbolizing Starfleet’s chain of command and Worf’s role as its enforcer. The combadge doesn’t just summon help; it restores it, a counterpoint to the contagion’s anarchy. Its activation marks the shift from chaos to control, a physical manifestation of Worf’s discipline.

Before: Pinned to Worf’s uniform, dormant but ready. Its gold surface gleams under Ten-Forward’s lighting, a subtle reminder of his authority.

After: Still functional, now slightly scuffed from the brawl. Worf taps it decisively, and its chirp signals the end of the chaos.

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S3E23 · Sarek

Ten-Forward’s Breaking Point: The Contagion Revealed

Worf’s combadge is the instrument of authority in this event. Its sharp chirp cuts through the chaos of the brawl, summoning security to restore order. The device is small but symbolically massive—it represents Starfleet’s chain of command and Worf’s role as its enforcer. When he taps it, it’s not just a call for backup; it’s a declaration that the Enterprise will not tolerate this chaos. Its sound is the first step toward reasserting control.

Before: Pinned to Worf’s uniform, dormant but ready for use.

After: Activated, having fulfilled its role in restoring order.

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