Matala executes the Scorvian neural stroke.
A Scorvian neural stroke is a martial combat technique used by members of the Scorvian race. It is executed by reaching backward with the arm in a straightened or sometimes recoiled position, extending the index and middle finger, and striking the opponent in a nerve cluster. Depending upon the strength of the combatant and the area of their target, the Scorvian neural stroke can prove fatal. One strike from an adversary can incapacitate, even cripple an opponent. One Scorvian practiced in this technique was Matala, a spy who underwent genetic surgery to make herself resemble a member of the Ilanic race. She got into a sparring competition with former Peacekeeper Aeryn Sun and used the neural strike to render her unconscious. Being a trained combatant herself, Aeryn recognized the manuever and determined that Matala was not an Ilanic as she pretended to be, but was in fact a Scorvian. Aeryn's crewmate, John Crichton, experienced precognitive flashes wherein he witnessed Matala performing the manuever on the scientist Verell as well as the Luxan warrior Ka D'Argo.
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- Featured in the 3rd episode of season 1 of Farscape entitled, "Back and Back and Back to the Future".