The Immunity Syndrome story

tos2x19 · 1968-01-19

The crew of the Enterprise encounters an energy-draining space creature.

14 total · 2 choice · 12 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
attack from outer space by a giant spaceborne being choice The gamma 7a inhabitants were consumed by a giant space amoeba.
spaceborne being choice The Enterpris encountered a giant space amoeba-like creature.
cell division minor It was noted that amoebas (including the oversized spaceborne variety) reproduce by cell division.
choosing who dies and who lives minor Kirk :: Kirk decides who to send on the shuttlecraft
clash of wills minor Spock/McCoy :: Spock and McCoy
coping with a massive loss of comrades minor Spock was deeply disturbed upon telepathically sensing the deaths of 400 fellow Vulcans aboard the starship Intrepid.
exponential growth minor McCoy explained that the giant space amoeba would split into two, then four, then eight, etc.
fortitude minor Spock :: Spock for suicide mission
rivalry minor Spock/McCoy :: Spock and McCoy
selfless service minor Spock, McCoy :: Spock and McCoy