| Review : |
OK, we all know what the highlight is here, but I'll do the rest of the story first. This peace treaty stinks! I've never liked the idea of trading territory for the sake of peace and drawing arbitrary 'lines in the sand'. Look at where the treaty of Versailles got us! Besides, space is three-dimensional, and it must be possible to accommodate a complicated border. I'm glad that both Picard and Admiral Nechayev objected to it, and to forcibly removing the colonists. It shows Starfleet in a much more positive light, and contrasts strongly with Picard's actions in "Homeward". Still, no matter how much he dislikes it, he does his duty. Incidentally, I really think Nechayev should have been portrayed as a Russian (she would have to be called "Nechayeva") because that would answer the "U.S. Space Navy" criticism I have often heard. It's interesting that the colonists are referred to as Indians and not Native Americans, and I'm not sure why that choice was made. Many other groups could have been substituted, and they don't really need to be Human at all, but it does make a good point. Still, now on to the really good bit. Bye bye Wesley! You won't be missed! |
