H is for Hunter chasing the Hunted. In 2369 Chief Engineer Miles O' Brien (Colm Meaney) befriends an
intelligent lifeform being pursued through the wormhole. Star Trek DS9 Captive Pursuit shows a
hunted alien, Tosk (Scott Thomson) on the run from his masters, the Hunters. Its a game of sport to
them you see. Its fun watching the fox trying to outwit the bad guys in this story.
" I am Tosk says the hunted alien, I live to outwit the hunters for another day, to survive until I die with honor."
In order to help Tosk, O'Brien must decide if this alien is worth going against Commander
Sisko's orders. The message is clear. The United Federation of Planets principles are in direct
conflict with the Hunters culture. Tosk was bred and raised for the sole purpose to be hunted. I can
just imagine Captain Jean Luc Picard (TNG) giving us a speech on the first duty of every Starfleet officer......
What would you do, help or let Tosk take his chances?
Hunt long or Prosper, Trekkers.
