Object
Enterprise Phaser Range Training Targets
A bank of reinforced, reusable practice targets lining the Enterprise phaser range: panel-mounted humanoid silhouettes and small drone-like spheres built from composite plating and integrated impact sensors. Scorch marks and faint burn halos rim repeated stun impacts; lights along each target flash on hit and subtle indicator lamps register accuracy. Internal servos reposition and reset targets with a soft mechanical whir, and the fixtures absorb non-lethal phaser discharges to enable repeated marksmanship drills. In scenes the targets function as tactile focus and a mundane prop that supports character interaction while crew run practice drills.
2 appearances
Purpose
Serve as phaser practice targets and movable low cover for weapons training and tactical drills aboard the USS Enterprise, registering stun impacts and resetting for repeated exercises.
Significance
Anchor the turning-point training moment where banter hardens into decision: steady phaser fire against these targets masks Riker's surprise and becomes the pretext for volunteering for the Klingon exchange. They function as a ritualized test of skill and restraint that reframes Riker's ambition and immediately raises diplomatic and cultural stakes.
Appearances in the Narrative
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