Object
Open Locker (Evidence Storage)
A shipboard metal locker yawns open, its scuffed hinged door pushed aside to expose narrow shelves and bundled, labelled packages that function as stored evidence. Riveted steel shows dents and wear; a recessed latch hangs partially engaged. Interior trays hold small sealed containers, clipped tags, and folded papers that crew members finger and extract when hunting a clue. The locker reads as passive infrastructure rather than a device — a cold, utilitarian container whose condition suggests frequent handling. Analyst note: identity and role derive directly from mentions labeled 'open locker' as a storage/container for evidence; specific material and wear details are conservative inferences from standard shipboard lockers. Confidence: 0.80.
1 appearances
Purpose
To store, secure, and organize physical evidence or clue-bearing items for retrieval during an investigation or inspection.
Significance
The locker acts as the narrative origin for a discovered clue: opening it propels the investigation, forces characters to confront physical proof, and converts hidden or passive material into active plot information. Its exposed contents trigger questions, prompt inventorying, and catalyze subsequent action.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used