Later on we learn that the Enterprise while passing an energy cloud has taken on
a being that exists as pure energy. It goes from being to being in the ship's crew
and eventually it's Captain Picard on whom it settles as the host, obviously sensing this is the guy in charge.
As if this wasn't enough problems two delegations of aliens are on board who hate each other are being transported to Federation HQ to apply for membership. They are Commander Riker's responsibility if he can prevent them from killing each other.
The climax of course is separating Patrick Stewart with what is inhabiting his body. It's a close run thing.
This episode also introduces Data to whom he adopts as a human role model, Sherlock Holmes, pipe and all.
As if this wasn't enough problems two delegations of aliens are on board who hate each other are being transported to Federation HQ to apply for membership. They are Commander Riker's responsibility if he can prevent them from killing each other.
The climax of course is separating Patrick Stewart with what is inhabiting his body. It's a close run thing.
This episode also introduces Data to whom he adopts as a human role model, Sherlock Holmes, pipe and all.