The Arsenal of Freedom story

tng1x21 · 1988-04-11

Trapped on the surface of an abandoned planet, an away team becomes unwitting participants in the demonstration of an advanced weapons system.

17 total · 3 choice · 5 major · 9 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
AI risk to civilization choice Echo Papa 607 autonomous adaptive machines had killed everyone on the Minos, and now ruled the planet.
autonomous weapons system killing everyone choice The Echo Papa 607 system autonomously created autonomous hover bots.
human vs. sentient machine choice The crew battled the Echo Papa 607 weapons system, that produced more combatants and adapted to what happened.
arms trade major The Minosians had been arms dealers whose weapons turned on them.
coping with the rigors of command major Geordi found out that being in command was tough.
leadership major Geordi performs admirably as captain, Logan's objections notwithstanding. His approach to leadership was discussed.
mysterious maker alien race major Minosians had left behind them planet wide autonomous weapons that killed visitors.
the qualities of a good leader major Geordi had this moment in the sun when he got command of the Enterprise, and performed admirably. He was coached by Troi.
choosing between job opportunities minor Riker gave up own command in order to serve on the Enterprise, we heard.
clash of wills minor Geordi and Logan argued about who should have command.