Object

Zorn's Desk

A sturdy, imposing desk anchors Groppler Zorn's office in the old city of Farpoint Station, serving as the central stage for tense diplomatic confrontations. Its polished surface bears the marks of careful maintenance yet stands as a symbol of Zorn's guarded authority and the layered secrets he shields. The desk supports critical interactions among Picard, Riker, Troi, and Zorn, embodying the intersection of hospitality and mistrust in the fragile negotiations over Bandi construction secrets and the looming threat of Ferengi interference.

5 appearances

Purpose

Acts as Zorn's primary workspace and a physical locus for high-stakes diplomatic engagement, facilitating the exchange of power, information, and subtle threats.

Significance

Functions as an emblem of Zorn's control and the tension-filled atmosphere in his office; the desk's presence reinforces the guarded nature of Farpoint's political landscape and the fragile diplomacy at play.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S1E2 · Encounter at Farpoint: Part Two

Tentative Diplomacy and Painful Secrets in Zorn’s Office

Zorn’s desk serves as the physical and symbolic center of the negotiation, anchoring the tense exchange with its polished surface reflecting Zorn’s guarded authority and the fragile diplomacy at play. It demarcates the power dynamics between Zorn and the Starfleet officers seated opposite him.

Before: Present in Zorn's office, polished and orderly, under Zorn's possession.

After: Remains unchanged, continuing to symbolize Zorn’s guarded control as the meeting concludes.

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S1E2 · Encounter at Farpoint: Part Two

Zorn’s Evasive Warning and the Ferengi Threat

Zorn’s polished desk serves as the physical and symbolic center of the meeting, anchoring the tense diplomatic exchange. It underscores Zorn’s guarded authority and the formal yet fragile nature of the negotiations, framing the power dynamics and mistrust.

Before: Polished, well-maintained, positioned in Zorn’s office behind which he sits.

After: Unchanged physically, yet symbolically bears the weight of the escalating tension and unresolved secrets.

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S1E2 · Encounter at Farpoint: Part Two

Troi’s Psychic Distress and Picard’s Confrontation with Zorn’s Evasions

Zorn's sturdy desk acts as the tangible center of this fraught diplomatic exchange, physically separating Zorn from the Starfleet delegation. It symbolizes Zorn's guarded authority and the barrier of secrecy he maintains, framing the tension and the power dynamics at play.

Before: Polished and well-maintained, positioned in Zorn's office, supporting the station administrator during negotiations.

After: Remains in place, continuing to anchor the space as the delegation departs with unresolved questions.

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S1E2 · Encounter at Farpoint: Part Two

Explosion Outside Zorn’s Office and Fractured Confrontation

Zorn’s Desk acts as a physical refuge for Zorn, under which he cowers and sobs, embodying a fragile shield amid chaos. The desk symbolizes his crumbling authority and the psychological toll of the attacks, contrasting its usual role as a seat of control.

Before: Standing in Zorn’s office, a symbol of his authority and control.

After: Still standing, now bearing witness to Zorn’s fear and vulnerability beneath its surface.

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S1E2 · Encounter at Farpoint: Part Two

Zorn’s Fractured Confession Amidst Chaos

Zorn's elegant desk acts as a physical refuge for the distraught administrator, providing flimsy shelter as he cowers beneath it sobbing. The desk thus becomes a symbol of Zorn's fragile authority and the emotional breakdown that unfolds amidst the siege.

Before: Standing upright, polished and orderly within Zorn's office.

After: Remains upright but now a shield for a broken leader amid the chaos and destruction.

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