Electro-Plasmic Wave

A crackling, whip-like energy wave unleashed by three small, hostile, hairless Ferengi on the storm-ravaged surface of a clouded alien planet. This high-voltage, incapacitating weapon sweeps through the crystalline coral-like forest, paralyzing Commander Riker, Lieutenant Commander Data, and Geordi La Forge. Its sudden discharge cuts off communication and disables the away team, escalating their peril amid hostile terrain and environmental disruptions.

5 appearances

Purpose

To incapacitate and immobilize enemy personnel swiftly, denying them any opportunity to retaliate or communicate during a surprise ambush.

Significance

The electra-plasmic wave represents the immediate and brutal threat posed by the Ferengi ambushers, dramatically shifting the narrative from exploration to urgent survival and heightening tension through enforced vulnerability of key Starfleet officers.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Fragmented Arrival and Perilous Discovery

The electra-plasmic wave, unleashed by the whip-like weapons, functioned as a paralyzing energy attack that incapacitated Riker, Data, and Geordi, dramatically escalating the danger and helplessness of the away team in the hostile forest environment.

Before: Not yet discharged, weapon system charged and primed

After: Discharged, incapacitating the away team and temporarily silencing resistance

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Riker Finds Geordi Trapped Amidst Escalating Storm and Ferengi Ambush

The electra-plasmic wave is unleashed suddenly as a decisive and incapacitating attack against Riker, Data, and Geordi, rendering all unconscious or semi-conscious. It serves as a narrative device to abruptly end the rescue effort and heighten the ominous threat posed by the Ferengi ambushers and the hostile environment.

Before: Not active, dormant or held in readiness by the Ferengi attackers.

After: Discharged energy pulse that has incapacitated the away team; dissipates into the environment post-use.

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S1E7 · The Last Outpost

Ferengi Ambush Disables the Away Team on the Twilight Planet

The electra-plasmic wave is an energized, whip-like energy attack unleashed by the Ferengi leader. It paralyzes the away team members simultaneously, cutting off their ability to respond, communicate, or defend, thus sealing their vulnerability in this critical moment.

Before: Stored within the Ferengi's whip-like weapons, ready to be discharged.

After: Expended in the ambush, having incapacitated Riker, Data, and Geordi.

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S2E22 · Shades of Gray

Mask Falls — Weapon Revealed; Riker Immobilized

A rippling electro‑plasmic wave is produced by the whip snap and arcs across the area, emitting a serrated electrical shimmer that collapses muscular control and knocks Riker, Data and Geordi unconscious. Narratively, it raises the stakes and forces immediate triage and evacuation.

Before: Not active; potential weapon capability present in humanoid armaments.

After: Dissipated after impacting the away team, having achieved its incapacitating effect.

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S2E22 · Shades of Gray

Deception Becomes Assault — Riker Ensnared

The electro-plasmic wave is the area-effect discharge produced by the whip weapons; it arcs across the forest floor, collapses muscular control in its targets, and knocks Geordi and Data unconscious while ultimately hammering Riker into collapse.

Before: Not present — potential weapon energy stored/poised in the whip-like devices and the attackers' readiness.

After: Has dissipated after striking its targets; leaves no visible residue but has rendered several crew members unconscious.

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