Valiant story
Jake and Nog come under attack by the Jem'Hadar and are rescued by a rogue Defiant class starship, the Valiant, under the command of Starfleet Red Squadron cadets. Directed by: Mike Vejar. Story by: Ronald D. Moore.
18 total · 1 choice · 9 major · 8 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| pride goes before a fall | choice | The Red Squad members, Tim Watters most notably, wrongly believed that they could do anything and went on a veritable suicide missing to attack Jem'Harad ship. |
| attitude of superiority | major | Red Squad members perceived themselves superior to other Starfleet groups. |
| coping with the rigors of command | major | Captain Tim Watters started popping pills to cope with the pressure he was under |
| friendship | major | Jake and Nog |
| honor | major | Red Squad members spoke of honor and how it was their duty to complete mission that had them in over their heads |
| leadership | major | Captain Tim Watters leadership skills featured |
| loyalty to a leader | major | Red Squad members to Captain Tim Watters |
| obsession | major | Captain Tim Watters became obsessed with completing his mission ever after it became apparent it was doomed to failure |
| sacrifice to defeat an enemy | major | Captain Tim Watters took an enormous risk to challenge an overpowering enemy in the Jem'Hadar. |
| the qualities of a good leader | major | Captain Tim Watters leadership skills featured |