Centerplace Transporter Pads

A pair of sleek, high-tech transporter pads embedded within the electrified Centerplace arena, their illuminated surfaces starkly contrasting with the brutal ritual combat setting. These pads serve as an unexpected escape mechanism during a lethal Ligonian duel, enabling Tasha Yar and Yareena to abruptly defy ancient customs by beaming away mid-fight. Positioned near the arena’s perimeter and staffed by Starfleet security and medical teams, they symbolize the imposition of advanced Federation technology on rigid, violent tradition and serve as a lifeline amid escalating cultural tensions.

3 appearances

Purpose

To provide a rapid emergency transport mechanism for instantaneous extraction from the hazardous ritual combat arena, overriding local tradition to preserve life.

Significance

The transporter pads embody a critical rupture in Ligonian cultural ritual, facilitating a shocking escape that ignites political outrage and marks a pivotal shift in power dynamics and mission stakes.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Tasha Yar Enters the Deadly Ritual Combat

The Centerplace Transporter Pads serve as the critical escape mechanism enabling Tasha Yar and Yareena to beam away mid-combat, defying ancient Ligonian tradition and transforming the confrontation’s outcome from ritual duel to sudden subversion.

Before: Manned and ready on the arena perimeter awaiting use.

After: Transported combatants appear on them; remain available for immediate emergency use.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Ritual Combat Unleashed: Poisoned Glavin and Defiant Escape

The Centerplace transporter pads function as the unexpected escape mechanism, enabling Tasha Yar and Yareena to beam away mid-fight, defying tradition and shocking the crowd.

Before: Idle and ready on the arena perimeter.

After: Activated during transporter beam-away, successfully teleporting both combatants.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Desperate Rescue and Defiant Healing

The Enterprise transporter pads stationed near the arena’s perimeter serve as the escape point where Tasha and Yareena beam away mid-combat, defying ancient Ligonian protocol and abruptly ending the ritual confrontation.

Before: Idle, awaiting transporter signal near the arena perimeter on Ligon.

After: Active momentarily during beam-away; then secured as Tasha and Yareena appear aboard the Enterprise platform.

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