Spotlight on TOS Errand of Mercy

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Errand of Mercy.

TOS episode #27

 

 

This is a classic Trek episode.

For those of you that don't watch TOS, this is where we first meet the Klingons.

A great episode with some fantastic acting from Guest star John Colicos as Commander Kor

This is a must for all fans of the Klingons, as it shows the history of the race in Star Trek.

A good Story by veteran Trek writer Gene L. Coon

 

Synopsis: From STARTREK.com

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Kirk and Spock beam down to the surface of planet Organia to negotiate for the erection of a Federation base on that planet. Hostilities between the nearby Klingon Empire and Federation have reached alarming heights and it is feared that the medieval culture of the Organians will not be able to withstand a Klingon attack. However, the Organian Council, comprised of five seemingly pleasant, benign elderly men, insist that they prefer to stay with their more primitive culture.

 

When Kor and his Klingon force attack the planet, Kirk and Spock go undercover as Organian and Vulcan traders. They are captured by the Klingons, and to their surprise, the Organians free them with ease. In turn, the Klingon ship and the U.S.S. Enterprise square off to battle in orbit of the planet.

 

Displeased by the outbreak of violence, the Organians reveal themselves to be powerful creatures of pure energy who easily neutralize the weapons on both ships, thus ending the threat for the moment.

 

Back on the U.S.S. Enterprise, Kirk feels certain that the Organians will not only take care of themselves in the future, but monitor their surroundings for any hint of hostilities.

 

 

 

Note: John Colicos later reprised the role of Kor in DS9.

 

Best quote from the episode:

Kirk: "Well there it is, war. We didn't want it but we've got it"

Spock: " Curios how you Humans manage to obtain that which you do not want"

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This was a great classic episode, and in the end when Kirk realizes he is arguing that he should be permitted to wage intergalactic war he seems a little sheepish.

 

Thanks Abakai2003 for writing this Spotlight up for us!