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"Let He Who is Without Sin..." |
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ABOUT THE SHOW
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SHIPS & CHARACTERS |
EPISODE
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Worf's relationship with Dax
hits a rough spot, and he plans to discuss his feelings during
their vacation on Risa. But things go from bad to worse when
they — along with Bashir, Quark, and Leeta — arrive on the
beautiful, climate controlled "Pleasure Planet." Worf learns
that the Temtibi Lagoon's "social director," Arandis, is the
former lover of Curzon Dax. Pascal Fullerton — Chairman of the
New Essentialists Movement, a group bent on "restoring the moral
and cultural traditions of the Federation" — approaches Worf.
Fullerton's goal is to shut down Risa.
Worf immerses himself in New Essentialist literature and attends
the group's rally. Fullerton makes a speech warning that Risa's
focus on pleasure is just one example of how the Federations
citizens have become soft and weak — traits which will render
them defenseless if an enemy attacks. Later that night, a group
of Essentialists storm the Risian Solarium, armed with phaser
rifles.
Worf realizes that the attack is just a stunt to convince the
Risian vacationers that they are vulnerable. That evening, Worf
accuses Dax of not taking their relationship seriously. The next
day, Worf sees Dax with Arandis, assumes the worst, and is
overcome with jealousy. He goes to Fullerton's chambers and
announces he knows how to drive the guests from Risa.
Soon afterwards, a powerful storm rocks Risa, putting an end to
the resort's outdoor activities. Arandis realizes that rain
indicates a problem with the planetary weather grid. Fullerton
and Worf arrive and reveal that Worf has rigged a tricorder to
sabotage the grid. Risa will experience its normal rainy climate
for the next few days.
A furious Dax accuses Worf of destroying Risa because he does
not trust her. He reluctantly reveals that his restrained
attitude results from a childhood incident when he accidentally
killed a human boy while having fun. Dax begins to understand,
but the moment is shattered when a powerful earthquake shakes
Risa. They rush to Fullerton's headquarters and Worf takes back
the doctored tricorder, ending the shaking. He then reminds
Fullerton that trust is also a traditional Federation value.
After the weather grid restores the resort's pleasant climate,
Worf is ready to enjoy what's left of their vacation, now that
he has learned to trust Dax. |
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