Object
Worf's Sickbay Phaser
A standard-issue Starfleet handheld phaser with a matte-black alloy casing and a faint blue emitter lens, palm-sized but solid in a Klingon grip. Small tactile controls and a safety selector sit along the side; the emitter glows softly when powered and the housing hums with stored energy. During the Sickbay confrontation Worf yanks it free in a reflexive, protective motion—his fingers whitening on the grip—only for the creature to seize or deflect the weapon before a shot can be fired. Nearby security personnel hold identical phasers trained and ready, the devices punctuating the room with a nervous, charged presence.
6 appearances
Purpose
Portable handheld energy emitter for security use: to stun, disable, deter, or provide a defensive show of force in close quarters.
Significance
The phaser's restrained deployment in the plaza converts a potential physical rescue into a political and tactical failure: its availability underscores Starfleet readiness, while its inability to be used because of civilians and local authority heightens moral stakes and exposes operational limits.
Appearances in the Narrative
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