Trekking Through Compliance

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider The Naked Time, which aired on September 29, 1966, Star Date 1704.2. In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we beam aboard the Enterprise as it orbits Psi 2000—a dying planet and ground zero for one of the most revealing episodes in the Star Trek canon. When a mysterious contagion strips away the crew’s inhibitions, what follows is a masterclass in the importance of ethical behavior, self-control, and leadership under pressure. This episode, The Naked Time is not simply just a sci-fi drama; rather it is a vivid case study of what happens when compliance culture fails and chaos creeps into the bridge. Story A landing party from the Enterprise beams aboard Psi 2000, an ancient planet about to break up. They find all six of the crew manning the station dead. However, the circumstances are bizarre since the life support systems have been switched off, and everything in the station is frozen solid. As Psi 2000 shows a shift in a magnetic field (and mass!), the Enterprise begins a close orbit requiring constant vigilance. Meanwhile, Sulu abandons his post for a jaunt at the gym, believing himself to be a rapier-brandishing French cavalier. After mixing matter and antimatter at a colder than recommended temperature according to an untested intermix formula, the Enterprise is thrown into a time warp which causes the chronometer to run backward. This allows the Enterprise to escape the planet's breakup, returning it 71 hours into the past and, therefore, before any events. Key Highlights 1. The Importance of Self-Control – Emotion Is Not a Governance Strategy🖖 Illustrated by: Spock breaking down in tears after being infected, paralyzed by emotional conflict.Spock’s loss of composure reminds us that ethical leadership requires internal strength and consistency. Compliance starts with individuals having the discipline to adhere to values even under stress. 2. Accountability – There Are No Passengers on the Bridge🖖 Illustrated by: Kirk’s descent into paranoia and doubt, undermining his command authority.In any compliance crisis, leadership must model accountability, or the entire control structure may collapse. 3. Transparency – Hidden Failures Breed Organizational Chaos🖖 Illustrated by: The landing party’s mishandling of infection protocols.The contamination spreads due to a failure to report or recognize the risk. A culture of silence allows small mistakes to spiral into organizational failures. 4. Respect for Others – Ethics Are About Boundaries🖖 Illustrated by: Nurse Chapel’s emotional outburst to Spock and Sulu’s delusional antics on the bridge.Personal boundaries break down during the episode, resulting in wildly inappropriate behavior. Respect for coworkers and professional conduct is foundational. 5. Ethical Leadership – Who Leads When the Leaders Falter?🖖 Illustrated by: Riley seizing control of engineering and broadcasting Irish ballads across the ship.In the absence of strong leadership, bad actors or well-meaning fools will fill the vacuum. Riley’s mutiny-through-microphone demonstrates that ethical lapses at the top invite misrule from below. Final Starlog Reflections The Naked Time is a wild, unforgettable reminder that when compliance fails, chaos reigns—but also that every ethical failure is an opportunity to learn, rebuild, and recommit. It’s a cautionary tale wrapped in fencing sabers, teardrops, and space-time distortion, and it holds more relevance today than ever. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider Where No Man Had Gone Before, which aired on September 22, 1966, Star Date 1312.4 Story This is the first Star Trek episode produced (not counting the pilot episode, “The Cage“), although it was not the first to air. It differs from subsequent episodes in that there is no “Space, the final frontier” voice-over during the theme song at the beginning. The Enterprise discovers a 200-year-old ship recorder from the SS Valiant near the galaxy’s edge. Shortly after, the Enterprise passes through an unknown phenomenon that causes major damage and knocks out navigators Gary Mitchell and Dr. Elizabeth Dehner (both of whom have high ESP ratings). When Gary recovers, he begins to acquire telepathic and telekinetic powers. Kirk, alarmed at the prospect of having his ship taken over by an increasingly powerful and tyrannical Mitchell, is convinced by Spock to maroon Mitchell at the lithium cracking plant of Delta Vega. Dr. Piper has no explanation for what is happening. Gary kills Lee Kelso and escapes from his imprisonment. Kirk follows him and can destroy him with the help of Dr. Dehner, who is also beginning to acquire the power, but she kills herself in the process. Key highlights: 1. Emerging Risks—Early Signs Should Trigger Action, Not Complacency 🖖 Illustrated by: Gary Mitchell’s glowing eyes and ESP abilities appear shortly after the Enterprise crosses the galactic barrier. The moment Mitchell begins reading faster, manipulating objects, and demonstrating control over the ship’s systems, it becomes clear that something is wrong. However, initial responses are muted, much like in many corporate environments where emerging risks are often downplayed. Compliance teams must be trained to take anomalies seriously, regardless of the individual’s charisma or seniority. 2. Leadership and Ethical Courage—Friendship vs. Responsibility 🖖 Illustrated by: Kirk’s emotional struggle to deal with Mitchell, his long-time friend. Kirk hesitates—understandably so—because of his relationship with Mitchell. But ultimately, he chooses duty over sentiment. Compliance officers are often put in a similar position: when someone close to leadership violates ethical norms, will the organization take action? Ethical courage means prioritizing institutional integrity over personal comfort. 3. Power Without Accountability—Why Guardrails Matter 🖖 Illustrated by: Mitchell’s growing powers and his assertion of superiority over the crew. With no checks on his abilities, Mitchell quickly develops a god complex. This is a chilling representation of what happens when key employees, such as CFOs, procurement officers, or engineers, operate without oversight. Just because someone is brilliant or “indispensable” doesn’t mean they’re beyond the reach of your compliance program. 4. Escalation Protocols and the Role of Outside Advisers 🖖 Illustrated by: Spock’s insistence that Mitchell be isolated and marooned. Spock plays the role of outside counsel, offering unemotional advice grounded in logic. Every company needs this voice. Internal politics often cloud judgment; a good compliance officer, like Spock, keeps the focus on what must be done to protect the enterprise. His advice to act decisively is what ultimately saves the crew. 5. Shared Risk and Collective Action—The Role of Allies in Enforcement 🖖 Illustrated by: Dr. Dehner’s decision to sacrifice herself to stop Mitchell. Dehner, who initially defends Mitchell, comes to see the threat he poses and joins Kirk in neutralizing him. Her journey mirrors that of employees who shift from enabling bad behavior to becoming whistleblowers or allies in enforcement. Compliance success depends on empowering people like Dehner to act before it’s too late. Resources: Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Turnabout Intruder, which aired on June 3, 1969, Star Date 5298.5. Story The USS Enterprise meets the merchant vessel Antares to take charge of Charlie Evans, the sole survivor of a transport ship that crashed on Thasus. For fourteen years, seventeen-year-old Charlie grew up alone, stranded in the wreckage, learning to communicate with the ship's computer systems, which remained intact. Despite his eagerness to please, Charlie becomes obnoxious since his lack of upbringing has left him with no knowledge of social norms or control of his emotions. He latches on to Captain Kirk as a father figure and develops an infatuation with Yeoman Janice Rand. Realizing Charlie's powers are too great to be controlled, Kirk opts to divert from Alpha V to at least keep Charlie away from a civilized world where he would wreak havoc. Charlie discovers Kirk's plans and takes control of the Enterprise. A Thasian ship approaches and restores the Enterprise and its crew to their proper forms. The Thasians reject Kirk's argument that Charlie belongs with his kind, with a final echoing wail of "I wanna stay! Key Highlights  1. The Responsibilities of Power – Strength Without Structure🖖 Illustrated by: Charlie turning crew members into nothingness when they anger him. Charlie is gifted with tremendous abilities but lacks any ethical framework or boundaries. Think of an unmonitored executive with access to financial controls or an engineer with override access but no compliance training—a ticking time bomb. 2. Training and Supervision – It's Not Optional, It's Essential🖖 Illustrated by: Kirk's attempt to guide Charlie and his later regret at not recognizing the full scope of the risk. Charlie's guardianship was left to chance, with no proper onboarding and no safety protocols in place. In corporate compliance, onboarding isn't just about day one—it's about culture shaping. Organizations must ensure that individuals with a higher risk potential receive both guidance and oversight from the outset. 3. Unpredictable Behavior and Ethical Culture – From Red Flag to Alarm Bell🖖 Illustrated by: Charlie's mood swings and escalating aggression, which are repeatedly ignored until it's too late. The crew notices early signs—jealousy, possessiveness, emotional outbursts—but tolerates them. A strong compliance function identifies behavioral red flags before they escalate into corporate crises. 4. Communication and Escalation Protocols – Say Something, Do Something🖖 Illustrated by: Janice Rand's discomfort and unease around Charlie, which she initially tries to manage on her own. Rand's growing fear highlights how difficult it can be to speak up—especially when someone powerful appears to be protected. Companies must establish genuine channels for complaints, empower employees to utilize them and respond promptly and transparently. 5. Crisis Management – Too Late is Still Too Late🖖 Illustrated by: The crew's loss of control over the Enterprise, forcing alien intervention to remove Charlie. The crew fails to contain the situation internally. It takes external, godlike beings to restore order—a cautionary tale for compliance leaders. Crisis planning and early intervention are crucial in protecting the organization before outside authorities are required to intervene.  Resources: ⁠Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein⁠ ⁠MissionLogPodcast.com⁠ ⁠Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we examine “The Man Trap,” which aired on September 8, 1966, at Star Date 1515.1. In this episode, a landing party from the Enterprise beams down to perform an annual checkup of scientist Bob Crater and his wife, Nancy, who have lived on the planet M113 for 5 years. Dr. Crater and Nancy appear to be in good health, but Dr. Crater goes out of his way to request an additional salt supply from the Enterprise’s stores. A crewman wanders off and dies under mysterious circumstances. Further tests show that his body is completely devoid of salt. Scanning the planet’s surface reveals only a single life form, so Spock and Kirk realize that Nancy must have beamed aboard the Enterprise and start searching for her. They question Dr. Crater and learn that Nancy is dead and that her form has been taken over by the planet’s last remaining indigenous creature, which can assume any form and requires salt to live. Kirk and Spock then beam Dr. Crater aboard the Enterprise, who prevents Kirk from killing the creature (whom he still sees as Nancy Crater) and then stands idly by as she begins to drain the salt from Kirk’s body. At this juncture, Spock rushes in and demonstrates to McCoy that the woman attacking Kirk could not be Nancy by striking her repeatedly and forcefully. Nancy does not flinch, sending Spock flying across the room with a single counterblow. When the creature attacks Kirk again, its proper alien form is revealed, and Bones kills it with a phaser, even after it reverts to Nancy’s form. Key highlights: 1. Compliance and Leadership Lessons—The Cost of Denial 2. Character Dynamics—Trust, Bias, and Team Decision-Making 3. Ethical Decision-Making and Vigilance—When Loyalty Becomes Liability 4. Storytelling and Visual Branding—Make the Message Memorable 5. Balancing Security and Compassion—Don’t Let the Monster in the Room Stay Hidden Resources: Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for The Man Trap MissionLogPodcast.com-The Man Trap Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 2017, Tom Fox has posted the podcast “Trekking Through Compliance” each summer. Not only is Tom a full-fledged Trekkie, but many of us in the compliance community share this passion as well. To commemorate the 8th anniversary of this series, Tom has updated each episode with new commentary and insights tailored for compliance professionals and business executives. Each episode is relatively short, lasting around 10 minutes. This allows you to grasp the storyline and the lessons learned from it. So, even if you have listened and re-listened over the past summers, you will learn something new and revisit one of the most significant TV series ever. In this podcast series, Tom Fox explores compliance, leadership, and risk management through the lens of Star Trek: The Original Series, presented in a 79-episode offering. Each podcast reviews the episode’s creative team and story synopsis, highlighting three key lessons learned in the areas of compliance, leadership, and governance. If you love Star Trek as Tom does, this podcast series is for you. He will use three key resources for each offering: (1) Eric’s Excruciatingly Detailed Star Trek (TOS) Plot Summaries, which has plot summaries for every episode; (2) MissionLogPodcast.com, a Rod Roddenberry podcast where John Champion and Ken Ray explored every episode of Star Trek, the Original Series; and (3) Memory Alpha, a great resource for all things Star Trek. Please note that Tom will use the order of release in this podcast series, so the first episode is the premier TV show, “The Man Trap,” which aired on September 10, 1966. This means that both pilots will appear later in the series. Additionally, the TV premieres are on a schedule that differs from the production schedule. So, listen over the next 79 episodes, revisit one of television’s outstanding achievements, and learn how to use Star Trek to improve your corporate compliance program and yourself as a compliance professional. We are going to have some fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Turnabout Intruder, which aired on June 3, 1969, with a Star Date of 5298.5. After receiving a distress call from a science party on Camus II exploring the ruins of a dead civilization, the Enterprise rushes to assist. All party members appear dead except the leader, Dr. Janice Lester, and the medical officer, Dr. Arthur Coleman. According to Dr. Coleman, Lester is suffering from some unknown sort of radiation poisoning. However, when the rest of the Enterprise landing party goes to aid a dying science party member and leaves Kirk and Lester alone, she activates an alien device she has discovered and exchanges bodies with Kirk. Lester complains to Kirk about the pain of being a woman because of jealousy and a persecution complex. Lester-as-Kirk orders everyone to be beamed about and takes over the role of Kirk. Lester-as-Kirk removes Bones as a chief medical officer and installs Dr. Coleman, a former starship doctor who has been found incompetent by the Starfleet Surgeon General, in his place. Dr. Coleman attempts to prevent Kirk (in Dr. Lester’s body) from interacting with the crew by sedating her, but she escapes to the sick bay to talk to Bones and Spock. However, McCoy has also ordered a physical examination for Lester-as-Kirk. He proceeds to knock Kirk-as-Lester out and orders her to be put in isolation and incommunicado. Spock suspects something amiss and speaks to (the honest) Kirk in solitary confinement. Spock does a Vulcan mind probe at Kirk's request and discovers the truth. Lester-as-Kirk and security personnel stop Spock when he tries to flee with the sincere Kirk. This leads to a court-martial trial for Spock. Spock puts Kirk (in Lester’s body) on the stand and testifies that Kirk’s mind is in her body. In the meantime, Sulu and Chekov refuse to obey Lester-as-Kirk’s orders, and Kirk and Lester experience a temporary reversion of minds. To prevent a reversion, Coleman informs Lester-as-Kirk that Lester must be killed. However, Coleman is too late to carry out the task, and Kirk’s and Lester’s minds revert to their appropriate bodies. Commentary The episode involves Dr. Janice Lester trading bodies with Captain Kirk to seize control of the Enterprise, leading to ethical and leadership dilemmas. Key compliance and leadership lessons discussed include the importance of empathy, accountability, ethical decision-making, building trust, and the dangers of unchecked power. The episode notes continuity issues within the Star Trek universe and provides insights into leadership from a compliance perspective. Key Highlights Story Synopsis: Turnabout Intruder Fun Facts and Continuity Issues Compliance Leadership Lessons from Turnabout Intruder Final Reflections and Upcoming Series Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode All Our Yesterdays, which aired on March 14, 1969, with Star Date 5943.7 In this episode, Captain Kirk, Spock, and Dr. McCoy visit the planet Sarpeidon, whose sun is about to go supernova. They discover that the planet’s inhabitants have all disappeared, except for a librarian named Mr. Atoz, who oversees a complex time travel system called the Atavachron. The Atavachron allows the planet’s population to escape into different periods of Sarpeidon’s history, where they can live safely. Mr. Atoz mistakenly believes the Enterprise crew are Sarpeidons looking to travel back in time and urges them to hurry through the portal. Kirk ends up in a medieval era, while Spock and McCoy are transported to an ice age. In the medieval period, Kirk encounters a woman accused of witchcraft and realizes the danger of being trapped in the past. Meanwhile, Spock and McCoy meet Zarabeth, a woman exiled to the Ice Age. Due to the period’s influence, Spock reverts to the more emotional behavior of his ancient Vulcan ancestors, leading to unexpected romantic feelings for Zarabeth. McCoy tries to convince Spock to return to their own time, reminding him of the mission’s urgency. Back in the present, Kirk manages to return to the library and locates the portal through which Spock and McCoy traveled. He helps them return to their original time, but not without some emotional turmoil, especially for Spock, who must leave Zarabeth behind. The crew finally makes it back to the Enterprise just before the star explodes, reflecting on the lives they encountered and the paths they did not take. “All Our Yesterdays explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the allure of escaping into an idealized past, showcasing the emotional depth and complexity of the series’ characters. Commentary The story features the Enterprise crew traveling back in time to evacuate a planet before its sun goes supernova, leading to unintended consequences. Tom Fox explores how this episode offers valuable insights for compliance professionals in areas such as data integrity, understanding causality, identifying emerging trends, proactive risk mitigation, and the importance of historical context. By learning these lessons, compliance professionals can enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of data analysis and pattern recognition. The episode also touches upon unique aspects like physiological limitations on time travel and the mental changes experienced by travelers. Key Highlights Story Synopsis Kirk’s Time Travel Dilemma Spock and McCoy in the Ice Age Fun Facts and Continuity Issues Pattern Recognition Lessons from ‘All Our Yesterdays’ Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Savage Curtain, which aired on March 7, 1969, with a start date of 5906.4. While scanning planet Excalbia, Spock detects strange readings that indicate the presence of carbon cycle life forms. The subsequent appearance of Abraham Lincoln on the viewing screen and his transportation to the Enterprise demonstrates that whatever intelligence resides on the planet can read minds and manipulate matter. Shortly before beaming Lincoln aboard, Spock reports sensors showing an object resembling a living rock with claws at the same position. On board, Lincoln appears to be human with knowledge of technology from the mid-1800s but is strangely also aware of the Vulcan philosophy. When Kirk accepts Lincoln’s invitation for Spock and him to beam down to a patch of Earth-type environment on the planet, they encounter Surak, the father of Vulcan civilization. A piece of rock suddenly becomes animated and informs them that the planet’s inhabitants are experimenting to discover which of the opposing human philosophies is stronger: good or evil. To carry out their experiment, the rock creatures pit Lincoln, Surak, Kirk, and Spock against Genghis Khan, Colonel Green, Zora, and Kahless the Klingon in a battle to the death. Green appears to parlay with Surak but sends his associates to sneak up on him. They then attempt to trick Kirk’s party into rescuing him when he (apparently) screams out in pain. Lincoln attempts to sneak into Green’s camp, but this action is unexpected. As he discovers that Surak is already dead, Lincoln is speared from behind. Col. Green’s party then attacks Spock and Kirk. Spock kills Col. Green, and the others are forced to flee. The rock creatures discover that evil is defeated when directly confronted by good, and Spock, Kirk, and the Enterprise are released. Commentary The plot revolves around the crew of the Enterprise encountering legendary historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Surak, who are pitted against infamous tyrants like Genghis Khan and Colonel Green in an ethical battle orchestrated by rock creatures. The episode delves into the complexities of good versus evil and offers valuable lessons for compliance professionals. Key compliance takeaways include understanding the context of business ventures, identifying hidden risks, prioritizing ethical considerations, and ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the due diligence process. Key Highlights Key Plot Points and Characters Fun Facts and Continuity Issues Ethical Lessons from ‘The Savage Curtain’ Compliance Takeaways Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Cloud Minders, which aired on February 28, 1969, and occurred on Star Date 5818.4 When a botanical plague threatens to destroy all vegetation on Merak II, the Enterprise visits Ardana, the only known source of the xenite mineral needed to halt the plague; despite High Advisor Plasus’s request that they beam to the cloud city Stratos, Captain Kirk, and Spock beam directly down to the xenite mine entrance, where they are lassooed by the xenite miners. Captain Kirk and Spock are entertained as guests on Stratos until the xenite can be found. Plasus’ daughter Droxine is fascinated with Spock, but the city servant and secret Trogglyte leader Vanna has an interest of a different kind for Captain Kirk: she attempts to take him hostage at the mining implementation point. And his forceful protests prompt Plasus to order their immediate departure from the city. Back aboard the Enterprise, Captain Kirk learns from McCoy that unprocessed xenite emits an odorless, invisible gas that temporarily diminishes mental ability and heightens emotions. Then Spock realizes that, due to their service aboard Stratos, all disrupter leaders are no longer exposed to xenite emissions. Captain Kirk proposes that the Trogglytes be supplied with xenite masks. Once the gas’s effect has worn off, Captain Kirk agrees to provide Vanna with masks and help the Trogglytes obtain equality in exchange for the euxenite, despite Plasus’s protests. Captain Kirk and Plasus drop charges against each other, and Captain Kirk and Spock return to the Enterprise with euxenite in hand. Commentary This episode revolves around a plague on Merrick II and the quest for Zenite on Ardana. The episode explores the stark societal divide between the cloud-dwelling elite and the troglodyte miners. The narrative highlights valuable lessons for compliance professionals about cultural sensitivity, understanding diverse perspectives, and adapting compliance programs to cultural contexts. Tom Fox emphasizes the importance of these aspects in creating an inclusive and ethical business environment. Additional fun facts, production details, and the importance of promoting cultural awareness are also discussed. Key Highlights Story Synopsis Fun Facts and Production Insights Cultural Issues in Compliance Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Way To Eden, which aired on February 21, 1969, and occurred on Star Date 5832.3 Story Synopsis This episode explores themes of counterculture, utopian ideals, and the clash between authority and freedom. It centers around the crew of the USS Enterprise as they encounter a group of space-age hippies led by the charismatic Dr. Sevrin. These travelers are on a quest to find the mythical planet Eden, a place they believe to be a paradise free from the technological and societal constraints of the Federation. The episode begins with the Enterprise intercepting a stolen space cruiser carrying Dr. Sevrin and his followers. These individuals reject the technological advances and structured society of the Federation, seeking instead a return to a more natural and harmonious way of life. Captain Kirk is tasked with both understanding and containing the group, as their leader, Dr. Sevrin, is a carrier of a deadly disease that poses a threat to any world he comes into contact with. As the narrative unfolds, the episode delves into the ideals and motivations of Sevrin and his followers, highlighting the tensions between their desire for freedom and the responsibilities imposed by society. The conflict escalates as Sevrin's group takes control of the Enterprise, forcing the ship toward their vision of paradise. Ultimately, their quest for Eden leads to tragedy, revealing that the planet they sought is a toxic wasteland incapable of sustaining life. "The Way to Eden" serves as an allegory for the 1960s counterculture movement, reflecting societal debates on conformity, freedom, and the search for a better world. The episode critiques both the establishment's rigidity and the naive idealism of those who reject it entirely. Through its narrative, "The Way to Eden" invites viewers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation, individual desires and collective responsibilities, making it a poignant exploration of human nature and societal values. Commentary The episode, centering on a group of space hippies led by Dr. Sevrin who seek the utopian planet Eden, highlights key compliance lessons. Topics discussed include the illusion of utopia and unforeseen consequences, the power of influence and manipulation, the importance of adaptability and evolving risk, and the value of diversity and multiple perspectives. Fox also notes interesting continuity elements, character appearances, and shares fun facts about the episode's production and reception. Key Highlights ·      Story Synopsis ·      Fun Facts and Continuity Issues ·      Compliance Lessons from The Way to Eden Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein MissionLogPodcast.com Memory Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices