The Omega Directive story
Janeway undertakes the Omega Directive, an order to destroy Omega molecules, even if it means violating the Prime Directive. Directed by: Victor Lobl. Story by: Jimmy Diggs and Steve J. Kay.
13 total · 4 choice · 5 major · 4 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| organized religion | choice | Seven of Nine, and the Borg more generally, believed the Omega molecule to be “perfect” in every way, and revered it as one might a god. |
| out of control scientific experiment | choice | the omega molecule as power source |
| technological risk to civilization | choice | the omega molecule as power source |
| the dangers of unfettered scientific advancement | choice | Keterer synthesized an omega molecule and blew up the place and Janeway made a point of Einstein and the atomic bomb and Allos with his experiments |
| coping with a loose cannon | major | Janeway with Seven |
| duty vs. conscience | major | Seven when ordered to destroy the molecule |
| risk taking vs. playing it safe | major | Janeway takes the safe way out and destroys the omega molecules |
| the thirst for knowledge | major | Seven desired to understand omega molecule |
| what is perfection | major | Seven pondered |
| keeping secrets | minor | Janeway tried to keep Omega Directive secret and the crew gossiped |