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The Cage

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2236
Picture from 2236  [1] The SS Columbia crashes on the planet Talos IV. Crew member Vina is the only survivor. The Talosians judge Humans to be ideal slaves, but are unable to create a breeding stock without a male Human. In 2254 they will attempt to capture several members of the crew of the Starship Enterprise. [1]
  Species :  Humans, Talosians
2254
 [2] Captain Christopher Pike led an away mission to the planet Rigel VII. During the mission the team were attacked by the native Talar people. At least three members of the away team were reported dead during the incident. [2] Captain Pike blames himself for the incident and considers resigning his commission. [1]
  People :  C. Plummer, M. Aberth, Yeoman Zacarias "Zac" Nguyen, Captain Christopher Pike
Picture from 2254  [1] The USS Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, detects a distress call sent from Talos IV eighteen years before. The ship proceeds to Talos, where the Talosians attempt to use members of the crew to create a slave race of Humans. The Talosians release their captives when it becomes clear that they will immolate themselves rather than live as slaves. [1]
  People :  Captain Christopher Pike
  Species :  Humans, Talosians


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References

# Series Season Source Comment
1 TOS 1 The Cage
2 SNW 2 Among the Lotus Eaters
Series : TOS Season 1
Episode : The Cage
Series : SNW Season 2
Episode : Among the Lotus Eaters


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