The Price story
Troi falls in love with a charismatic negotiator who vies for rights to a wormhole . But several different groups, including the Ferengi , are after the wormhole as it may be the only known stable wormhole in existence. Guest star Dan Shor as Dr. Arridor.
23 total · 2 choice · 7 major · 14 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| infatuation | choice | Troi, Devinoni Ral :: Troi and Ral mutual |
| negotiation | choice | much ado about the art of the deal, especially around Riker |
| playing it fair vs. taking an advantage | major | Devinoni Ral was called out by Troi for taking unfair advantages in his efforts to secure exclusive rights to the Barzan wormhole for the Chrysalians. Ral, in turn, accused Troi of exploiting her empathic powers for similar purposes. |
| risk taking vs. playing it safe | major | Devinoni Ral :: Ral gambles big time on the wormhole being stable |
| rivalry | major | Riker/Devinoni Ral :: Riker and Ral |
| self-confidence | major | Riker, Devinoni Ral :: Riker and Ral trying to undermine one another's confidence in negotiating |
| telepathic being | major | Betazoid :: Betazoid |
| the desire for professional success | major | Devinoni Ral :: Ral had careerist motives |
| traversable wormhole | major | Barzan wormhole :: everyone vying for right to Barzan wormhole |
| bluffing | minor | Riker :: Riker tries to bluff Ral |