Apparently the WTBS is going high tech to catch Apostates infiltrating the congregations (page 3)

"The instrument of obedience was a star-shaped device that was implanted subdermally in the right temple of each inhabitant of the Fabrini asteroid-ship Yonada. At some point during a Fabrini's life, the instrument was inserted by a hand-held mechanism operated by the high official. This event marked the individual's becoming one of the People of Yonada. Presumably all those born on Yonada underwent the ritual. Outsiders could as well, since Leonard McCoy underwent this initiation in 2268 following his brief resignation from Starfleet.

The instrument apparently monitored an individual in an undetermined manner to detect offensive behavior, including (but not limited to) questioning the Oracle, engaging in any of various acts defined as sacrilege, or speaking (and presumably believing) things that contradict the official doctrine of the faith. Offenders experienced pain inflicted through the instrument; repeated offenses caused increasing pain and eventually death. When operating, the device glowed red brightly enough to be seen through the skin. The Oracle monitored and probably operated the instrument, as it was aware of offenses requiring punishment............"

Natira prepares to implant the instrument of obedience McCoy is stricken by the instrument of obedience.

The instrument of obedience removed.

http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Instrument_of_obedience

Mary

Thank you for the heads up GB. Fortunately, by putting on the complete suit of armour (aka: our tin foil hats), we will be able to block their attempts to infiltrate our whereabouts.

Yan Bibiyan

Mary,

What gets me in your post is the WTF?! look on the poor cat's face...

-Yan

Mary

The kitty cat is obviously lacking in faith!!

Apparently the WTBS is going high tech to catch Apostates infiltrating the congregations

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