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tos2x22 · 1968-02-09

Telepathic aliens take control of Kirk and Spock's bodies with the intention to build new, mechanized bodies for themselves.

35 total · 2 choice · 9 major · 24 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
power corrupts choice Henoch :: Henoch but not Sargon
transcendental being choice Sargon's Species :: Sargon's species
abuse of real power major Henoch :: Henoch
alien origin of the human race major Sargon's Species :: Sargon hints that humanoid life is an offshoot of his species
betrayal major Henoch :: Henoch betrays Sargon
desire vs. conscience major Thalassa, Sargon :: Thalassa and Sargon about getting human bodies
facing an overpowering adversary major Enterprise crew faces Henoch
risk taking vs. playing it safe major Kirk :: Kirkologue about helping aliens and advance knowledge, risk is their business thats what a starship is all about he says
the quest for immortality major Sargon, Henoch, Thalassa :: Sargon, Henoch, and Thalassa wished to live on indefinitely in android bodies.
trust in a potential foe major Kirk :: Kirk in Sargon