Rules of Engagement story
Worf accidentally destroys a civilian ship during battle and faces a hearing to determine whether he should be extradited to the Klingon Empire. Directed by: LeVar Burton. Story by: David Weddle & Bradley Thompson.
11 total · 2 choice · 6 major · 3 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| guilt and evidence | choice | to what extent was Worf guilty and was there sufficient evidence? |
| the calculus of human life | choice | Worf had to live with the consequences of having fired at unidentified vessel or risk having his own ship being destroyed |
| alien point of view | major | Worf's extradition case was premised on the idea that only Klingons could judge Worf |
| belonging | major | Being questioned about his status as an outcast of the Klingon Empire served as an unwelcome reminder to Worf of the tension between his Klingon heritage and his allegiance to the Federation. |
| coping with the rigors of command | major | Miles tried to explain how difficult it is to be in command while on the stand |
| honor | major | Worf had nothing to hide he said |
| war crime | major | Worf was accused of negligence in the destruction of a Klingon civilian vessel in the heat of a battle. |
| what it is like in a legal proceeding | major | Worf faced an extradition hearing in which the Klingon Empire sought to have him tried in Klingon court on the charge of destroying a civilian transport. |
| legal occupation | minor | Admiral T'Lara presided over Worf's extradition hearing aboard Deep Space Nice. |
| the desire for vengeance | minor | Worf admitted to welcoming a confrontation with Klingon fleet in order to get vengeance |