Date: July 13th, 2026 8:47 PM Author: Richard Ames
Tbh I think he isn’t needed because the Holodeck creates real matter using a technology similar to the replicator or the transporter. It can’t exist off the holodeck, but on the deck it’s real.
There was a great episode with one of the guys from Geordi’s team (Reggie I think) who is super socially awkward spends tons of time in the holodeck with Troi and Crusher holograms that are basically in love with him. It is implied that he was fucking these holo versions of them.
Date: July 13th, 2026 9:33 PM Author: Richard Ames
Highly recommend a rewatch. It’s so good. There are a number of holodeck-centric episodes that explain its nature. Including some Sherlock Holmes episodes that are genuinely great.