The glyphs and pictograms on the resonator were consistent with the early Vulcan language. On the posterior side of the resonator, there were warnings to anyone who opposed the resonator that they would know death and destruction. On the anterior side of the resonator, there were three symbols representing the ancient Vulcan gods. The outer symbols were war and death, with the symbol for peace standing between the two. According to Jean-Luc Picard, "It's a warning that the power of the resonator can be overcome by peace."