The Hunted (TNG episode)
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| Star Trek: TNG episode | |
| "The Hunted" | |
 Roga Danar is "The Hunted". |
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| Episode no. | |
|---|---|
| Prod. code | 159 |
| Airdate | January 8, 1990 |
| Writer(s) | Robin Bernheim |
| Director | Cliff Bole |
| Guest star(s) | Colm Meaney Jeff McCarthy James Cromwell J. Michael Flynn Andrew Bicknell |
| Year | 2366 |
| Stardate | 43489.2 |
| Episode chronology | |
| Previous | "The Defector" |
| Next | "The High Ground" |
"The Hunted" is a third season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation first broadcast on January 8, 1990.
[edit] Plot
The Enterprise is investigating Angosia as a candidate for entry into the Federation. The Enterprise is pursuing a rogue vessel that they have much trouble following. The planet of Angosia tells the Enterprise that a prisoner is on board the vessel that is dangerous and would be happy if the Enterprise would be able to capture the prisoner for them. The ship's sensors show no lifesigns aboard the ship; however, someone must be in control because the ship appears to be directed. Picard has Chief O'Brien beam the thing closest in mass to an adult humanoid aboard. The prisoner overpowers O'Brien and the two security personnel in the transporter room. Riker and Worf are able to subdue and capture him.
They learn that his name is Roga Danar. Troi reads little aggression from him and finds it unlikely that he could be so violent. After some research, it is found that although he is a prisoner, he has no criminal record whatsoever. The government of Angosia confirms Danar's report that he was a normal citizen that enlisted in the military and was altered psychologically and biochemically into an adept warrior. When in danger, his memory, intelligence, reflexes and strength all increase. The Angosian government arranges for a transport ship to take him back to Lunar V to be placed in prison. Danar is to be imprisoned because he is unsuited for life in civilized society. He and others were attempted to integrate into society but were too unstable with simple arguments leading to murder.
During the attempted transport from the holding cells aboard the Enterprise to the Angosian police transport vessel, Danar managed to escape. Since the sensors could not follow Danar's movements, he was able to evade the security teams easily. He moved quickly through the hallways and the Jeffries tubes until making his way to a cargo bay transporter which he activated with a phaser. He beamed aboard the Angosian transport vessel. Danar used the vessel to attack the Lunar V prisoner colony and rescue several of his fellow inmates. Danar and the other inmates led an attack on the city and confronted the Angosian government. Picard, Worf, Troi and Data beamed down to the Angosian government just before they were assaulted. Picard advised the government not to resist because the soldiers are only programmed to survive. They were not programmed to murder people who do not resist them. Picard and his away team beam back aboard the Enterprise while letting the government know that they need to make a decision with what they will do with their veterans. Danar seems pleased that he is being recognized and smiles at the away team as they leave.
Aboard the Enterprise, Picard notes that if the government survives, they will be given assistance in helping their veterans with their conditioning. He also notes that they may reapply for consideration into the Federation at a later date.
| Preceded by: "The Defector" |
Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes | Followed by: "The High Ground" |
