Object

Ligonian Ceremonial Rolled Carpet

A richly woven, rolled carpet carried and unfurled by the Ligonians' Black Guards during their formal arrival on the Enterprise cargo deck. This ceremonial carpet anchors the tense diplomatic exchange, symbolizing respect and the solemnity of Ligonian honor-bound customs clashing with Starfleet protocol. The carpet marks the ritual space where power dynamics surge, cultural pride confronts federation order, and Lutan's fascination with Tasha Yar begins to ignite.

4 appearances

Purpose

Functions as a ceremonial prop in the Ligonian diplomatic ritual, establishing a formal setting that underscores the gravity of the vaccine exchange and Ligonian cultural protocol during their visit to the Enterprise.

Significance

Serves as a tangible emblem of Ligonian tradition and authority, highlighting the collision of alien honor codes with Starfleet discipline, and framing the unfolding drama of cultural tension, political maneuvering, and personal obsession.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Arrival of Ligonians and Tasha’s Defiant Command

The Ligonian ceremonial rolled carpet is unfurled by Hagon immediately after transporter arrival, marking the ritualistic space for the diplomatic encounter and symbolizing Ligonian cultural solemnity.

Before: Carried rolled by one of the Black Guards during transporter materialization.

After: Laid out on the Enterprise cargo deck, defining the ceremonial ground beneath the Ligonians’ feet.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Tasha Defies Hagon; Lutan’s Captivated Challenge

The rolled ceremonial carpet, unfurled by Hagon at arrival, establishes the ritual space on the Enterprise cargo deck, marking the formal and tense ground for the vaccine handover and cultural exchange.

Before: Carried neatly rolled by Black Guards during transport onto the Enterprise.

After: Unrolled on the cargo deck floor, creating a ceremonial path and space for the Ligonians.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Ceremonial Exchange and the Seeds of Obsession

The rolled ceremonial carpet, unfurled by Hagon upon arrival, marks the ritual space and underscores the solemnity and cultural weight of the Ligonian delegation’s visit. It visually asserts Ligonian tradition amid the sterile, utilitarian environment of the cargo deck.

Before: Carried rolled by one of the Black Guards during transport.

After: Unfurled and laid out on the cargo deck as a ceremonial gesture.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Lutan’s Obsession Ignites Amid Vaccine Exchange Tensions

The Ligonian ceremonial rolled carpet is unrolled by Hagon upon arrival, marking the ritual space for the vaccine exchange and symbolizing Ligonian cultural pride and solemnity in this charged diplomatic moment.

Before: Rolled and carried by Black Guards during transport.

After: Spread out on the Cargo Deck, visually demarcating the Ligonian honor zone.

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