A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 7, 2003 Star Trek: The Animated Series #13 The Ambegris Element Written by: Margaret Armen Directed by: Hal Sutherland Airdate: Dec. 1, 1973 Stardate: 5499.9 Synopsis While exploring the planet Argo, Kirk and Spock are made into waterbreathers by an undersea race, and the venom of a deadly sea snake is the only antidote to return them to their normal selves. Guest Characters: Lt Clayton James Doohan Domar James Doohan Rila Majel Barrett Cadmar James Doohan Lemus James Doohan Nephro David Gerrold Aquan female voices Majel Barrett Aquan male voices James Doohan Notes: This episode would have been virtually impossible to do in live action as written. This episode's author, Margaret Armen also wrote another animated STAR TREK episode "The Lorelei Signal". She also wrote script's for original STAR TREK episodes "The Gamesters of Triskelion", "The Paradise Syndrome" and "The Cloud Minders." James Doohan did the voices of a whopping seven characters in this episode. The title of this episode refers to ambergris which is a waxy substance which is a secretion of whale intestines. Ambergris is used in the perfume industry. It helps perfumes retain their scent longer. Two different Limited Edition Collectors Cels inspired by this episode were once available from Tuttle Enterprises. The cels were number ST-9 and ST-15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites