Data is using the shuttles to transfer a large cargo of a special element that cannot be transported when, on the last trip, his shuttle mysteriously explodes. The Enterprise is forced to leave the area to deliver their cargo and are not able to investigate the accident. Meanwhile, Data has not been destroyed but captured by Kavis who is a collector of rare and unique things and Data would be a fine addition to his collection.

Producers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler and Richard Manning
Director: Timothy Bond
Writer: Shari Goodhartz

Guest Cast:

Nehemiah Persoff (Toff)
Jane Daly (Varia)
Saul Rubinek (Kavis)