Object

Gosheven's Electronic Prod (belt‑mounted)

A compact, belt‑mounted electronic prod: matte‑metal casing with an insulated polymer grip, stowed as a palm‑sized probe on Gosheven’s hip and deployable into a baton‑length prod. It has a small emitter tip and visible capacitor housing that flash blue arcs on contact, delivering a controlled high‑voltage discharge that can incapacitate targets (notably used to force Data into shutdown). Its presence (clipped to the belt or brandished) shifts the tenor of confrontations and functions as Gosheven’s coercive instrument.

3 appearances

Purpose

To deliver a controlled high‑voltage discharge that incapacitates or disables a target on contact, functioning as a handheld coercive weapon and disabling device.

Significance

Serves as the decisive instrument of coercion that ruptures the colony's nascent evacuation movement: its public use silences an influential ally (Data), terrifies onlookers, reasserts Gosheven's authority, and converts private willingness into public paralysis—a pivotal turning point that stalls the exodus and escalates the crisis.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S3E2 · The Ensigns of Command

Gosheven Shuts Down Data — Kentor Chooses Survival

Gosheven uses the electronic prod as a demonstration of raw coercive power: he slams the emitter to Data's casing, producing blue sparks and an immediate systems shutdown. Narratively it functions as the instrument that converts political posturing into physical silence and disperses the crowd.

Before: In Gosheven's possession and concealed as part of his personal authority; charged and functional.

After: Remains in Gosheven's possession; used and effective in disabling Data, with visible sparking having occurred but no permanent damage reported to the device.

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S3E2 · The Ensigns of Command

Gosheven's Show of Force: Data Silenced and Momentum Lost

Gosheven uses a compact electronic prod—bringing it into contact with Data's casing. The prod emits blue sparks, overloads or interrupts Data's systems, and forces an immediate shutdown. Narratively, the prod converts political disagreement into physical silencing, demonstrating the price of dissent.

Before: In Gosheven's possession, charged and functional but unused at the start of the meeting.

After: Remains in Gosheven's possession, having been activated to disable Data; functional and effective as a coercive tool after use.

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S3E2 · The Ensigns of Command

Diplomacy Collapses — Gosheven Silences Data; Sheliak Expel Picard

Gosheven's electronic prod is the instrument of coercion: he slams it into Data's casing, producing blue sparks and forcing an immediate shutdown. Narratively it converts political disagreement into physical intimidation and marks the breakdown of peaceful persuasion.

Before: In Gosheven's possession, powered, ready as an enforcement tool carried by the colony leader.

After: Remains in Gosheven's possession after being used to shut down Data; functionally successful and unbroken.

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