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Smashed Holodeck Boulder Debris

A jagged, holographic boulder lies shattered in the demolished holodeck simulation, its fragmented pieces scattering across the combat area as Worf's berserker rage escalates. The dense projection weighs enough to pose a legitimate hazard when dropped from overhead, nearly crushing Worf during the chaotic melee. Its rough, irregular surfaces gleam with simulated rock texture under the holodeck's ambient lighting, the debris field creating treacherous footing amidst the Klingon's uncontrolled fury. Both Riker and the alien warrior combatants navigate around its fragments as they become unintended obstacles in the escalating fight.
3 appearances

Purpose

Serves as environmental hazard within the holodeck combat simulation, providing physical obstacles that test warriors' combat awareness and agility.

Significance

Becomes an involuntary participant in Worf's psychological unraveling—first as collateral damage from his rage, then as a threatening obstacle that nearly crushes him. The debris field's escalation mirrors Worf's loss of control, transforming from training prop to genuine danger under his unrestrained fury. Its hazardous reappearance foreshadows how Worf's warrior nature may endanger himself and others without proper discipline.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments