Tsunkatse story
Seven of Nine and Tuvok are kidnapped while on shore leave, and Seven is forced to fight in a gladiatorial contest to the death. (Guest stars Dwayne Johnson.) Directed by: Mike Vejar. Story by: Gannon Kenney.
13 total · 4 choice · 3 major · 6 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| combat sports | choice | The viewer is made to ponder whether gladiatorial combat is barbaric or something that falls within the limits of what might be labeled as healthy competition. |
| combat sports | choice | Seven was kidnapped and forced to compete in a mixed martial arts ring sport called "Tsunkatse". |
| killing to survive | choice | Seven struggled with the prospect that she would have to kill her opponent |
| what if I had to fight to the death | choice | Seven of Nine |
| human vs. captivity | major | Seven of Nine and Tuvok kidnapped by Penk and made to fight continuously |
| pleasure in violence | major | Spectators, Voyager crew included, took pleasure in watvhing a violent combat sport called Tsunkatse. Seven was worried that she nearly lost her humanity in the ring, when she was overcome with bloodlust. |
| sacrifice for a friend | major | Seven to fight for Tuvok's life |
| coping with a bad sunburn | minor | When Talaxian homeopathy failed him, Neelix sought out the Doctor to treat his sunburn. |
| mentor and protégé | minor | Hirogen took on Seven and trained her in the ways of hand-to-hand combat |
| remorse | minor | Seven confided in Tuvok that she felt guilty for what she had become in the arena |