USS Stargazer Bridge Plaque

A polished, engraved plaque mounted on the bridge bulkhead of the derelict USS Stargazer. The plaque bears the ship's name, confirming its identity and anchoring the Enterprise crew in the historic legacy of Captain Picard's former command. Its presence evokes reverence and awe among the visiting officers, serving as a tangible link between past heroism and present uncertainties as the crew reclaims the legendary vessel amid a rising Ferengi threat.

2 appearances

Purpose

To officially identify the ship as the USS Stargazer, providing historical context and verification of the vessel's identity to any boarding party.

Significance

The plaque symbolizes the storied history and enduring legacy of Captain Picard's first command, grounding the crew emotionally and tactically as they prepare to secure and reactivate the Stargazer in a moment of both personal and strategic reckoning.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E10 · The Battle

Reawakening the Legendary Stargazer

The USS Stargazer Bridge Plaque serves as a tangible confirmation of the ship's identity. Data reads it aloud to the team, grounding them in the historical and emotional weight of their discovery and linking past legacy to present challenges.

Before: Mounted on the wall of the derelict Stargazer bridge, untouched and preserved amid fire damage.

After: Remains mounted; now actively referenced and acknowledged by the Enterprise crew.

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S1E10 · The Battle

Securing the Stargazer’s Bridge and Affirming Readiness

The USS Stargazer Bridge Plaque serves as a tangible artifact anchoring the crew’s emotional connection to the historic ship, its reading by Data confirming the starship’s identity and evoking a sense of legacy and respect.

Before: Mounted on the scorched bridge wall, unlit and silently bearing the ship's name.

After: Illuminated by bridge lights and actively referenced as a key symbol of the ship’s identity.

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