TNG 17x07 – “BEFORE DISHONOUR”
Since Remus became a Klingon protectorate (TTN 1x03 “Dead Man’s Shoes”), Federation diplomats have negotiated a more permanent arrangement. Remans have voluntarily emigrated to Klorgat VI, a Klingon-controlled world. Romulan ships have been harassing the transports, and a moon of Klorgat ‘accidentally’ explodes. No Remans are hurt, but tensions between Qo’noS and Romulus are on the rise again. Enterprise and Da Vinci are assigned to investigate, leading to a reunion between LaForge and Sonya Gomez (TNG 2x16 “Q Who”), who is Da Vinci’s XO. After some painstaking analysis, they conclude that a Romulan warbird commanded by Admiral Mendak (TNG 4x11 “Data’s Day”) is responsible. Romulan ambassador Kalavak presents Picard, Bacco and Klingon ambassador K’mtok with ‘proof’ that Mendak was a rogue agent, and that he and his entire crew have committed ritual suicide rather than be captured. No-one is entirely convinced Mendak was not under orders from Praetor Tal’Aura, but there is nothing more they can do.
TTN 1x07 – “SPIRIT OF THE HUNT”
Finally beginning their mission of peaceful exploration, Titan heads out to the Gum Nebula, a region of active stellar birth in the Beta Quadrant. Security chief Keru brings cadet Torvig up on charges – the eager young Choblik put nanoprobes in the replicators as an experiment on ‘gut feelings’. Tuvok, Troi and all the other telepaths react to a psychic distress signal. They locate a school of the space jellyfish from TNG 1x01 “Farpoint”, under attack by what appear to be their own kind, but dead and being driven by aliens called the Pa’haquel. Riker drives the Titan in between them, letting the star-jellies escape. Pa’haquel leader Qui’hibra is angry but willing to talk, so Troi beams over as diplomatic officer with Dr Ree, Keru and science officer Jaza. They learn that the Pa’haquel are part of a multi-planetary alliance much like the Federation, and that they need the star-jellies to use as weapons in a war.
VOY 10x07 – “NINE LIVES”
USS Einstein: Janeway awakes to the female Q (VOY 3x11 “The Q and the Grey”), who warns her that she is not indestructible. Earlier: Adm Batiste suggests for the third time that Voyager be sent back out to the DQ. Janeway forbids it. There is another problem – the dead Borg cube in Sector 10 (TNG 17x03 “Resistance”). Voyager has the most experience with the Borg, they should be recalled to handle it. Einstein: Janeway continues to argue with Q – this is the only way to keep Voyager safe. Earlier: Janeway checks in with Seven and the Doctor. Chakotay has left a message, but she can always call him back later. She commissions the science ship Einstein to take her out to the dead Borg cube alone. Einstein: Janeway confirms that the Borg ship is harmless – all its drones have been removed. But the ship itself comes to life and swallows her whole. “Told you so,” says Q.
