Object

Zalkonian Throat Constriction Bio-Weapon

An invisible bio-weapon deployed by Sunad's subordinate (acting on Sunad's command) that targets organic lifeforms on the *Enterprise* bridge. It clamps ethereal grips around the throats of Picard, Riker, and Worf, causing immediate throat constriction, incapacitation, and loss of breath/speech. The attack is triggered remotely after Sunad cuts transmission with the *Enterprise*, leaving Data unaffected due to his synthetic physiology. The weapon's purpose is to silence and incapacitate biological targets without visible physical traces, exploiting their organic vulnerabilities.

2 appearances

Purpose

Incapsulate biological targets through severe throat constriction, rendering them unable to breathe or function.

Significance

Sunad deploys it as a first strike, ending diplomacy and signaling Zalkonian willingness to attack the Enterprise directly over John Doe, thrusting the crew into survival mode.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Breaking Point: Sunad’s Accusation and the First Strike of War

Sunad’s Throat Constriction Bio-Weapon is the physical manifestation of Zalkonian ruthlessness. Deployed at Sunad’s silent command, it targets the Enterprise bridge crew with surgical precision, inducing catastrophic throat constriction. The weapon is invisible yet devastating, sparing only Data due to his synthetic physiology. It is not just a tactical tool but a psychological one—its deployment is a message: the Zalkonians will tolerate no interference in their persecution of John Doe. The weapon’s effect is immediate and total, reducing even the most capable officers to gasping, helpless victims.

Before: Armed and ready on the Zalkonian vessel, its existence unknown to the Enterprise crew until deployment. It is a hidden ace, a last resort for Sunad’s authority.

After: Discharged and deactivated for now, but its threat lingers. The crew’s recovery will be slow, and the weapon’s capabilities are now a known variable in the conflict.

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S3E25 · Transfigurations

The Zalkonian Bio-Weapon: A Bridge Under Siege

The Zalkonian bio-weapon is a targeted, invisible energy field that constricts the throats of organic beings, rendering them unable to breathe or speak. Deployed by Sunad’s subordinate with a single nod, it strikes the Enterprise bridge without warning, affecting every crew member except Data, whose synthetic physiology renders him immune. The weapon is not just a tactical tool—it is a psychological strike, designed to induce panic and helplessness. Its activation silences Picard mid-negotiation, cuts off Worf’s report, and leaves the crew gasping, exposing their vulnerability to Zalkonian ruthlessness. The weapon’s effects are immediate and brutal, turning the bridge into a battleground where biology itself is the enemy.

Before: Dormant and undetected, hidden within the Zalkonian ship’s systems, awaiting Sunad’s command.

After: Active and fully deployed, constricting the throats of the Enterprise crew while Data remains unaffected. The weapon’s effects linger until the scene concludes, leaving the crew incapacitated and the bridge in chaos.

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