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Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 22, Episodes 43 & 44: Bread And Circuses/ Journey To BabelRating:
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Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 22, Episodes 43 & 44: Bread And Circuses/ Journey To Babel Reviews
Sarek
"Sarek's accomplishments were many, and included the Coridan admission debate in 2267 before the UFP Council, early Klingon treaties, and his incredible 93-year effort to bring about a Federation-Legaran treaty"
Sarek, in "return to Babel" came as a retired ambassador, yet some of his most important treaties would be in the future. The Coridan admission debate increased Sareks prestige and importance as a key negotiator for the Federation.
Sarek accuses the Tellarites that their reasoning for wanting Coridan out of the Federation is so they can plunder the dilithium for themselves. The Tellarite ambassador Gav, takes insult and attempts to attack Sarek, who calmly deflects the attackers hands and propels him effortlessly across the room. Gav threatens revenge. Shortly after, Gav is found murdered. Sarek becomes the chief suspect, who at the time of the murder was meditating; Gav died by a ancient Vulcan death technique, Tel-Shaha which Spock was aware of and explained the technique too Captain Kirk; when Spock was confront by Kirk, if Sarek could have committed the murder, Spock reply was that Sarek was capable but would need to have a reason. Sarek could not have been the murderer because he was suffering from a Vulcan heart attack at the time of the murder. However, suppose Sarek was the murderer. Vulcan had decided to admit Coridan into the Federation. Gav had been beaten in debate by Sarek in the past over the Coridan issue. Gav was no threat to Sarek. A secret force sought to turn the talks in Babel against Sarek.
Meanwhile, the Andorian Thelev attacks Captain Kirk on deck 5, and stabs Kirk in the back, barely missing the heart. Thelev is an Orions known for their involvement in organized crime. The Orions must have an secret dialithium trade market and seek to prevent Cordion from forming an trade agreement with the Federation, hence the murder of Gav and the attack on Kirk.
Spock assumes command of the Enterprise. McCoy determine open heart surgery on Sarek is require and Spock has the T-negative blood that can be filtered removing the Human antigens necessary for a successful operation. McCoy tells Spock to turn commander over too Scotty. Spock tells McCoy, he can not turn command over for a personal reasons. McCoy gets annoyed with Spock, who callously dismisses the doctor.
Would Spock let Sarek die? Spock seems to have a bone too pick with Sarek, a resent unto death, an emotional trait. With Kirk injured Spock reasons his first duty is too the Enterprise over his father, Sarek. Spocks says he can not give up command for a personal indulgence, for he would be derelict of duty. The argument is one of responsiblity verse capability, Spock reasons this is logical. However, illogic Spocks argument is seems he is determined not too save Sarek; for Scotty is smart; Scotty could keep the Enterprise safe; and Scott knows combat tactics. This is illogical, considering Sarek is a highly valued Federation Ambassador and his death would have negative consequences on the Federation. Spock's lack of vision may have changed the future. Without Sarek, the Klingons treaty would not have happen and the battle with the Klingsons extended far into the future. Kirk finally tricks Spock into relinquishing the command chair, sends him off too sick bay, and turns command over too Scotty. However, before the switch in command, a cloaked ship fires upon the Enterprise; the Enterprise shields 3 and 4 have failed; He powers down the ship and plays dead; the enemy ship uncloaks and Kirk open fires on the ship, paralyzing it; the enemy ship sudden autodestructs; the andorian attacker is brought too the bridge, no information is obtained from him, he dies on the bridge.
After the operation Amanda wants Sarek to thank Spock. Sarek says, "why should I thank Spock for doing the logical thing?" Spock asks Sarek, why he married Amanda, to which Sarek replies, "It seemed like the logical thing to do at the time."
Skip It
The original "Star Trek" series is cheesy at times but often fun and sometimes dramatic. However, 2 episodes per disc is a sure sign that Paramount was milking this series for all that it's worth, because they knew that the loyal "Star Trek" fans would buy every disc - all 40 of them. Paramount has now released the entire series in season boxed sets which, although still pricey, include bonus features and are a better value than these single-disc releases. Skip these discs and buy the boxed sets instead.
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