Object
Artemis (Colony Ship)
A named Federation colony vessel invoked as the source and symbol of recent violence: a metal-hulled transport whose name, Artemis, and faded Federation insignia anchor survivors’ claims. The hull itself remains offstage in this sequence, remembered in frantic reports and used as the touchpoint for Finn’s political threat. Characters press the ship’s assault into conversation—finger-pointing, bitter recollection, and tactical inference—treating the Artemis as both a ruined site and a mobilizing grievance.
3 appearances
Purpose
Serve as a Federation colony transport and ancestral origin vessel for settlers; functionally a non‑combat starship meant to carry colonists and supplies.
Significance
Acts as the narrative catalyst: the Artemis’ assault supplies Finn with moral and tactical leverage, converting rescue into political ultimatum. Its violation justifies hostage strategy, radicalizes debates about Federation responsibility, and crystallizes the stakes that force Picard and others to choose between principle and expedience.
Appearances in the Narrative
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