Stranded on Galorndon Core, Geordi is captured by a Romulan. The electro-magnetic storms numb the injured Romulan's legs and render Geordi's VISOR useless. The Enterprise sends a beacon and they are forced to collaborate to find it in order escape.

John Snyder (Centurian Bochra)
Andreas Katsulas (Commander Tomalok)
Colm Meaney (Chief Miles O'Brien)

Steve Rankin (Patahk)

• This is the first appearance of Romulan Commander Tomalok, who will appear 3 more times.
  
• Galorndon Core is located approximately 0.5 light years from the Neutral Zone. The Romulans' interest in Galorndon Core is brought up again in "Unification, Part 2".
  
• Worf allows the Romulan to die by refusing to donate blood plasma.
  
• Dr. Crusher's hair has grown by at least 6 inches since the previous episode.