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Geordi's Portable Communicator (Handset)

A sleek, compact handheld communication device worn and operated by Starfleet officers including Beverly Crusher, Captain Picard, Commander Riker, Data, and Geordi La Forge amidst the hostile and tense environment of Vagra 2 surface. The device crackles sharply with urgent transmissions as Picard coordinates the immediate evacuation amid the threat posed by the malevolent entity Armus. It emits clear, high-priority voice signals that cut through ambient noise and chaos, enabling critical real-time updates and tactical coordination during the rescue. The device's durable, ergonomic design facilitates rapid communication under extreme physical and psychological stress, becoming a lifeline for the away team in peril.
36 appearances

Purpose

To enable real-time voice communication among Starfleet personnel during tactical away missions, providing urgent coordination and command relay in hostile environments.

Significance

The communicator embodies the fragile thread of command and survival as Picard and his team confront mortal danger on Vagra 2. It facilitates the immediate decision to evacuate a severely injured Riker and underpins Picard's ensuing solitary confrontation with Armus, symbolizing the critical lifeline that connects isolated crew members to the starship and each other amid escalating peril.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

36 moments