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* BoringButPractical: ''La Sirena'' is totally without power, so without Sickbay's fancy HolographicTerminal, Jurati is unable to scan an unconscious Picard until she finds an old-school medical tricorder.
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* PerfectPacifistPeople: Before the arrival of ''La Sirena'' and Narek, the androids on Coppelius enjoyed a crime-free existence because they never had a prisoner, and therefore there was no violence or murders among themselves.
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* PerfectPacifistPeople: Before the arrival of ''La Sirena'' and Narek, the androids on Coppelius enjoyed a crime-free existence because they never had a prisoner, and therefore there was no violence or murders among amongst themselves.
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* EldritchStarship: The synths fly giant flowers called Orchids which attach to enemy vessels and drain them of power, then let them fall out of orbit and crash to the planet's surface.
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* EldritchStarship: The synths fly remotely control giant flowers called Orchids which attach themselves to enemy vessels and drain them of power, then let them fall out of orbit and crash to the planet's surface.
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* ToweringFlower: The androids of Coppelius defend their planet with OrganicTechnology that they've named "Orchids." These flowers are the size of a starship, can propel themselves through space, and can disable a ship's power systems on contact.
-->'''Picard''': ...What just happened?\\
'''Jurati''': They hit us with a flower.
-->'''Picard''': ...What just happened?\\
'''Jurati''': They hit us with a flower.
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* TrashTheSet: The Artifact is in shambles after it crashes on Coppelius. Picard observes to Soji, "We both survived; it didn't."
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* TrashTheSet: TrashTheSet:
** Although ''La Sirena'' is still structurally intact after an Orchid pulled it down to the planet surface, its interior is a huge mess.
** The Artifact is in shambles after it crashes on Coppelius. Picard observes to Soji, "We both survived; it didn't."
** Although ''La Sirena'' is still structurally intact after an Orchid pulled it down to the planet surface, its interior is a huge mess.
** The Artifact is in shambles after it crashes on Coppelius. Picard observes to Soji, "We both survived; it didn't."
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* DullSurprise: After activating the long-range sensors of the Artifact, Raffi and Rios react in a very muted fashion considering how dire the situation is.
-->'''Rios''': How many?\\
-->'''Rios''': How many?\\
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** Most people would freak out when they see a Borg Cube approaching, but Rios responds with a flat, "That's unexpected."
** After activating the long-range sensors of the Artifact, Raffi and Rios react in a very muted fashion considering how dire the situation is.
-->'''Rios''': --->'''Rios''': How many?\\
** Most people would freak out when they see a Borg Cube approaching, but Rios responds with a flat, "That's unexpected."
** After activating the long-range sensors of the Artifact, Raffi and Rios react in a very muted fashion considering how dire the situation is.
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* ForeignLanguageTitle: "Et in Arcadia Ego" is Latin for "Even in Arcadia, there am I."
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* DiesWideOpen: Altan Soong laments while he cradles Saga's body, whose murder by EyeScream is evident because while her right optical processor is visibly intact, her left one has been irreversibly damaged by her own hummingbird brooch.
-->'''Altan''': Perfect golden eye. What did [Narek] do to your beautiful eye?
-->'''Altan''': Perfect golden eye. What did [Narek] do to your beautiful eye?
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* HeartbeatSoundtrack: Picard's slow heartbeat is heard while he's dreaming, and it's also accompanied by the sound of what is probably the chime of a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_(musical_instrument) triangle.]]
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* ImprovisedWeapon: Saga's killer used the sharp end of her own hummingbird brooch to murder her.
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* BlatantLies: Narek claims that he was afraid that Soji would kill him, which is why he attempted to murder her in the Zhal Makh meditation chamber, but this is a big fat lie because she hadn't activated yet, so she presented no danger to him at the time. Soji, now a LivingLieDetector, tells him to shut up.
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* ImNotDoingThatAgain: After ''La Sirena'' emerges from the transwarp conduit (which was a bumpy ride), Raffi calmly says, "And I am never going to do that ever again."
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* SomeKindOfForceField: When Narek touches the force field that keeps him trapped inside a makeshift prison cell on Coppelius, it lights up.
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[[caption-width-right:350:The Coppelian Orchids give the term "Flower Power" a whole new meaning.]]
[[caption-width-right:350:The Coppelian Orchids give the term "Flower Power" a whole new meaning.]]
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* {{Manchild}}: Invoked by Sutra when she tells Saga, "I'll babysit Soji's friend [Narek]."
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* PinkMeansFeminine: Sutra's clothing is salmon pink, and she has the most sultry temperament of all the androids. She utilizes her feminine wiles to manipulate Narek.
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* GenerationXerox: Once again, Creator/BrentSpiner plays a member of the Soong family, as he did before in ''[[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekEnterprise Enterprise]]''. In addition, Altan's extreme protectiveness of his creations mirror that of his ancestor Arik.
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* GenerationXerox: Once again, Creator/BrentSpiner plays a member of the Soong family, as he did before in ''[[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekEnterprise Enterprise]]''. In addition, Altan's extreme protectiveness of his creations mirror that of his ancestor Arik.
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* GratuitousSpanish:
** Rios curses in Spanish twice during his SpaceBattle with Narek: "''¡Puta madre!'' (Motherfucker!)" and "''¡Malparido!'' (Bastard!)"
** There are two Spanish words in this exchange between Jurati and Rios:
--->'''Jurati''': Am I ''inolvidable'' (unforgettable)?\\
'''Rios''': ''Absolutamente'' (Absolutely).
** Rios curses in Spanish twice during his SpaceBattle with Narek: "''¡Puta madre!'' (Motherfucker!)" and "''¡Malparido!'' (Bastard!)"
** There are two Spanish words in this exchange between Jurati and Rios:
--->'''Jurati''': Am I ''inolvidable'' (unforgettable)?\\
'''Rios''': ''Absolutamente'' (Absolutely).
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* ShoutOut: The planet where the androids are based is called Coppelius. [[invoked]]WordOfGod [[https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.12442-15/sh0.08/e35/p640x640/90633796_2811731118919890_8529696863344404529_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=E5ieRMC-TiQAX-uVPFU&oh=0297226db5afd5c31abd084c03e3208a&oe=5ECC24C1 confirms]] [[https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.12442-15/sh0.08/e35/p640x640/90212627_507100310236576_8432846926671678182_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=6cymoPWf4REAX_kgxFx&oh=30ed6777793a183a2aac5d33ca2a6df3&oe=5ECC1E3F that it's named]] for the antagonist in the short story ''Literature/TheSandman'', written by E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816 (the source, although much-altered, of the ballet ''Theatre/{{Coppelia}}''), which had as a theme the creation of automata -- as well as a motif of [[EyeScream plucking out of eyes]].
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* ShoutOut: The planet where the androids are based is called Coppelius. [[invoked]]WordOfGod [[https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.12442-15/sh0.08/e35/p640x640/90633796_2811731118919890_8529696863344404529_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=E5ieRMC-TiQAX-uVPFU&oh=0297226db5afd5c31abd084c03e3208a&oe=5ECC24C1 [[https://i.imgur.com/qUQsytd.jpg confirms]] [[https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.12442-15/sh0.08/e35/p640x640/90212627_507100310236576_8432846926671678182_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=6cymoPWf4REAX_kgxFx&oh=30ed6777793a183a2aac5d33ca2a6df3&oe=5ECC1E3F [[https://i.imgur.com/I7MVOgl.jpg that it's named]] for the antagonist in the short story ''Literature/TheSandman'', written by E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816 (the source, although much-altered, of the ballet ''Theatre/{{Coppelia}}''), which had as a theme the creation of automata -- as well as a motif of [[EyeScream plucking out of eyes]].
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* MadnessMantra: Jurati is so scared by the turbulence when ''La Sirena'' is inside a transwarp conduit that she repeatedly mutters "Be over" while huddled beneath her desk.
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* CivilizationDestroyer: Sutra learns from her mind-meld with Jurati that there are extragalactic synths who can be summoned to annihilate all biological life in the Milky Way.
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* EyeCam: When Picard regains consciousness, he slowly opens his eyes and we see Jurati from his perspective.
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* EyeCam: When Picard regains consciousness, consciousness after passing out, he slowly opens his eyes and we see get a glimpse of Jurati from his perspective.unfocused point of view.
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* AcePilot: Narek gives Rios a run for his money in the piloting department when their ships engage in a SpaceBattle around Coppelius. Narek could very well have obliterated ''La Sirena'' if Seven of Nine hadn't arrived with the Artifact, but their vessels are rendered powerless by the Orchids before a winner can be determined.
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* NotSoDifferent:NotSoDifferent: Sutra equates the Federation's ban on synthetic lifeforms with the Romulan policy to hunt them down to extinction.
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* SpaceBattle: Narek's Snakehead fighter attacks ''La Sirena'' when they both reach Coppelius. Just before the Artifact can join in their firefight, all three vessels are incapacitated by the Orchids.
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-->'''Rios:''' ''Puta madre!'' Our Romulan shadow is back!
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-->'''Rios:''' ''Puta ''¡Puta madre!'' Our Romulan shadow is back!
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* DavidVersusGoliath: The Coppelian Orchids are dwarfed by the Borg Cube, but three of them are able to neutralize the Artifact and drag it down to the planet surface.
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* RedAlert: For the first time (onscreen, at least) for ''La Sirena'', alert sirens and lights go off when Narek attacks.
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** Picard is accused of wanting to help the synthetics to atone for his failure to help the Romulans, rather than because his help will actually achieve anything.
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** Picard is accused of wanting to help rescue the synthetics to atone for his failure to help save the Romulans, rather than because his help will actually achieve anything.
* DullSurprise: After activating the long-range sensors of the Artifact, Raffi and Rios react in a very muted fashion considering how dire the situation is.
-->'''Rios''': How many?\\
'''Raffi''': Uh, 218 warbirds.\\
'''Rios''': Oh, 218.\\
'''Raffi''': Mm-hmm.\\
'''Rios''': That's not so bad.\\
'''Raffi''': True. We only really have to worry about the first 109.
-->'''Rios''': How many?\\
'''Raffi''': Uh, 218 warbirds.\\
'''Rios''': Oh, 218.\\
'''Raffi''': Mm-hmm.\\
'''Rios''': That's not so bad.\\
'''Raffi''': True. We only really have to worry about the first 109.
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* EntertaininglyWrong: Romulan mythology speaks of two sisters, one who dies and one who becomes "The Destroyer" who summons an army of demons to end all life. Ramdha and the Zhat Vash become convinced that these sisters are Dahj and Soji, but the events of this episode show that they were almost certainly Jana, who was killed aboard the U.S.S. ''ibn Majid'' (by Rios's former commanding officer under orders from Starfleet Security) and Sutra, who advocates the idea of using the Admonition's information to summon higher synthetic life-forms to exterminate all organic life from the galaxy.
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* EntertaininglyWrong: Romulan mythology speaks of two sisters, one who dies and one who becomes "The Destroyer" who summons an army of demons to end all life. Ramdha and the Zhat Vash become convinced that these sisters are Dahj and Soji, but the events of this episode show that they were almost certainly Jana, who was killed aboard the U.S.S. ''ibn Majid'' (by Rios's former commanding officer under orders from Starfleet Security) and Sutra, who advocates the idea of using the Admonition's information to summon higher synthetic life-forms to exterminate all organic life in the galaxy.
* EyeCam: When Picard regains consciousness, he slowly opens his eyes and we see Jurati fromthe galaxy. his perspective.
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** A mild case, as Elnor goes sleeveless by the time Picard arrives on the cube.
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** A mild case, as Elnor goes sleeveless by the time Picard arrives on the cube.Artifact.
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-->'''Picard:''' Everyone. After the ban, after the ''ibn Majid'', I understand why you did not trust the Federation, why you might not have trusted me, but...I have a ship, and there is room for ''all'' of you. I will see to your safety, and when you are safe, I will become an advocate on your behalf. I will speak to the Federation with your voice. I will demand that they end the ban. And the Federation will listen to me!\\
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-->'''Picard:''' Everyone. After the ban, after the ''ibn Majid'', I understand why you did not trust the Federation, why you might not have trusted me, but... I have a ship, and there is room for ''all'' of you. I will see to your safety, and when you are safe, I will become an advocate on your behalf. I will speak to the Federation with your voice. I will demand that they end the ban. And the Federation will listen to me!\\
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* PrettyButterflies: Altan Soong in his own words "really missed butterflies," so he designed synthetic versions so that he can admire their beauty as they fly around Coppelius Station.
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* PrettyButterflies: Altan Soong in his own words "really missed butterflies," so he designed synthetic versions so that he can admire their beauty as they fly around Coppelius Station. Jurati marvels at one when she enters his lab.
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-->'''Picard:''' Everyone. After the ban, after the ''ibn Majid'', I understand why you did not trust the Federation, why you might not have trusted me, but...I have a ship, and there is room for ''all'' of you. I will see to your safety, and when you are safe, I will become an advocate on your behalf. I will speak to the Federation with your voice. I will demand that they end the ban. And the Federation will listen to me!\\
'''Altan:''' No, they won't. Look at them. They've never met anyone like you before. That granite face, wisdom and integrity etched into every line. The eloquence, the conviction. They don't know what hit them. Back on Earth, kids, they didn't listen to him after the attack on Mars. And they're not going to believe him now.
'''Altan:''' No, they won't. Look at them. They've never met anyone like you before. That granite face, wisdom and integrity etched into every line. The eloquence, the conviction. They don't know what hit them. Back on Earth, kids, they didn't listen to him after the attack on Mars. And they're not going to believe him now.
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* MythologyGag: One of the android women is wearing an outfit clearly inspired by (though [[TheissTitillationTheory not as revealing]]) the outfit worn by android girl Andrea in "[[Recap/StarTrekS1E7WhatAreLittleGirlsMadeOf What Are Little Girls Made Of?]]".
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* MythologyGag: One of the android women is wearing an outfit clearly inspired by (though [[TheissTitillationTheory (although [[invoked]][[TheissTitillationTheory not as revealing]]) the outfit costume worn by android girl Andrea in "[[Recap/StarTrekS1E7WhatAreLittleGirlsMadeOf What Are Little Girls Made Of?]]".
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* OnceMoreWithClarity: It turns out the Romulans have been misunderstanding the Admonition all along, because it wasn't meant for their hardware (their brains). They thought it was a warning for organic life that AIIsACrapshoot, when it was actually instructions for synthetics on how to send a DistressSignal when threatened by organics. It's a bit like putting a Blu-ray disc into a CD player, or trying to run a Mac program on a PC without an emulator. Best case, nothing happens; worst case, you might need a new CD player.
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