ST:TNG:21 - "The Arsenal Of Freedom" (Stardate: 41798.2) - in this episode, we see one of the few times Captain Picard has gone onto an Away Team mission (because Riker was incapacitated in the initial landing team). The main question this episode poses is what is the cost of war? This episode is most notable for the guest starring of the late Vincent Schiavelli as the Minosian Peddler. Trivia: we get to hear how Riker was offered the command of the U.S.S. Drake but turned it down to become second in command of the Enterprise. Also, we see Geordi LaForge in command once more (because both Picard and Riker are down on the planet) as he comes up against Chief Engineer Logan (a position he will hold very soon) and makes the tough decision to separate the ship (one of the few times it happens in the series).
Review of The Arsenal of Freedom
