Dr. Beverly Crusher’s medical and ethical battle to diagnose, treat, and advocate for the suffering Ornarans addicted to Felicium, confronting the moral challenges of addiction, Federation non-interference, and Brekkian exploitation.
Dr. Beverly Crusher’s medical and ethical battle to diagnose, treat, and advocate for the suffering Ornarans addicted to Felicium, confronting the moral challenges of addiction, Federation non-interference, and Brekkian exploitation.
Events in This Arc
Captain Picard urgently consults Dr. Crusher about the health of the rescued Brekkians and Ornarans. While the Brekkians show no infection, the Ornarans exhibit inexplicable symptoms defying diagnosis, raising suspicions …
In the charged privacy of the Brekkian guest quarters, Captain Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher confront Langor and Sobi, uncovering the cold calculus behind the Felicium trade. Langor admits his …
In the cargo hold, Captain Picard faces the alien delegation with a painful but resolute decision: he will return the Felicium to Ornara but refuse to supply spare freighter parts …