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> THE CLOUD MINDERS
> Synopsis
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
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.
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