“Symbiosis’
“Symbiosis” The Enterprise helps the deranged crew of a hardly operational Ornaran freighter. Obviously the cargo is extremely important to them, it’s a substance called felicium produced on Brekka and urgently needed to cure a disease on Ornara. While the Ornarans and Brekkians are disputing to whom the salvaged felicium belongs, Beverly discovers that the alleged medicine is actually a narcotic, and the Brekkians have deliberately made the Ornarans addictive. The Prime Directive prohibits any interference, but Picard refuses to repair any of the Ornaran ships, so the drug trade will come to an end. summary by Ex-Astris-Scientia
Hmm… the plot is so obvious here again. I’d call it one of the weaker episodes. The protagonists are too apparent and not likeable at all. When I first saw this one, though, I really admired Crusher’s passion. To help those people out - the hell with Prime Directive!
On the other hand, the always level-headed Picard surprised me here. Yep, he certainly does have a point. To help, yes, but not to destroy. You’ve got to love this guy! 
February 15th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Where did you find it? Interesting read