| Responding to a top priority message from Starfleet Command three days ago, the Enterprise began a systematic investigation of all dilithium-producing planets to determine why scheduled deliveries to Starbase fueling depots were not being made. The answer: a new consortium of companies has been outbidding not only Federation but Romulan and Klingon representatives as well for the precious crystals, resulting in a virtual paralysis of the galactic economy. The madness behind this method is obvious: a monopoly on the most valuable fuel source in the universe guarantees unlimited wealth and power. And the man behind this madness? None other than our old friend...Harry Mudd. |
| Written by J. A. Lawrence |
| 01/27/97 | Harry Mudd has always been a bit irritating to me, but still is a pretty likeable character. It's good to see him back in action up to his usual high jinks. He's the thorn in Kirk's side that will not go away. Curtis Fox |
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