Federation Colony Beta Agni II (Tricyanate Contamination Site)

Federation Planetary Settlement and Crisis Response Target

Description

A civilian outpost under Federation governance, depicted solely as the victim of tricyanate sabotage in *The Most Toys* (S3E22). Lacks independent leadership or narrative agency; serves as a plot catalyst for the *Enterprise*'s intervention. Distinct from the Federation as a governing body.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

1 events

S3E22 · The Most Toys

The Tricyanate Revelation: Sabotage and the Ghost of Data

The Federation Colony on Beta Agni Two is the victim of Fajo’s sabotage, its tricyanate-contaminated water serving as the catalyst for the Enterprise’s investigation. The colony’s dependence on Starfleet is highlighted as the crew deploys the hytritium probe to neutralize the threat. While the colony itself has no active representation in this event, its plight drives the plot forward, forcing the crew to prioritize its survival over their grief for Data. The organization’s role is passive but critical: it embodies the stakes of the mission, ensuring that the crew’s investigation into Data’s disappearance is inextricably linked to their duty to protect Federation citizens.

Active Representation

Through its **vulnerability to sabotage** and **dependence on Starfleet for protection**.

Power Dynamics

Operating under constraint (contaminated water, no local leadership), relying on Starfleet for intervention.

Institutional Impact

The colony’s **contamination** serves as a **metaphor for the ‘poisoned truth’** of Data’s abduction, linking the **personal (crew’s grief) to the institutional (Starfleet’s duty)**.

Internal Dynamics

None (passive victim role), but its **plight reinforces the crew’s sense of urgency**.

Organizational Goals

Survive the tricyanate contamination and avoid water shortages. Depend on Starfleet to investigate and neutralize the threat.

Influence Mechanisms

Its **vulnerability** forces Starfleet to act, tying Data’s rescue to the colony’s survival. Its **lack of local leadership** highlights Starfleet’s **protective role** in Federation space.