Cloud Minders, The
Star Trek: The Original Series
Episode: TOS 074 - Cloud Minders, The
Season 3 Ep. 21
Air Date: 02/28/1969
Stardate: 5818.4
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Stratos
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Caption: Droxine and Spock -
Caption: Plasus -
Caption: Kirk and McCoy on the bridge -
Caption: Kirk and Vanna confront Plasus -
Caption: The Troglytes attack -
Caption: Midro -
Caption: Droxine
The U.S.S. Enterprise comes to the planet Ardana to acquire zienite, a rare mineral needed to stop a planet-wide plague on Merak II. The zienite is not available, however, because the miner class Troglytes are rebelling against the rulers of Ardana, who live in the cloud-city of Stratos.
The Stratos-dwellers insist that the Troglytes are naturally inferior beings, but Kirk discovers that the Troglytes are being affected by a gas emitted during mining.
Unable to get both sides to settle their differences, Kirk traps the Troglyte leader Vanna and the High Advisor of Ardana's Ruling Council, Plasus, inside a mine. When the gas takes effect, Plasus realizes what is happening and promises to help the Troglytes. With peace restored, the U.S.S. Enterprise is able to secure the zienite it needs.
Cast & Creative Staff
- Cast:
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William Shatner as James T. Kirk
