Stardate not given: Crewman Darwin is found dead in an EPS conduit in engineering. The Doctor finds out that the contusion on Darwin's head was caused by a tool hitting his head. The man was murdered. The only other crew member working in engineering at that time was Ensign Suder, a Betazoid and former Maquis member. When the Doctor finds Suder's DNA on Darwin's head it is clear that Suder killed him. Tuvok seeks in vain for a motive or for any logical explanation of the crime. He mind-melds with Suder to understand why he killed the crewmate for no obvious reason. But after the procedure Tuvok develops violent tendencies himself. He demolishes his quarters and is taken to sickbay for a treatment that involves taking away Tuvok's control of his emotions. Tuvok breaks free and threatens to execute Suder. He attempts another mind meld and breaks down. Suder is locked up in secure quarters, where he will spend the rest of the journey.

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