Puppet ray
A puppet ray was a type of energy beam that was capable of transforming humanoids into puppets.

One of the automated defenses on Hauze's ship was a hologram of Kerner Hauze that shot two puppet rays from its eyes. In 2381,  Kayshon was transformed into a puppet by these rays, an experience he described as "Zinda, his eyes red". The effect was later reversed by Doctor T'Ana, who had encountered similar phenomena before.

When Ensign Brad Boimler returned to the  following his demotion on the , he eagerly asked to hear more about the puppet ray. ()
Directed energy weapons