The episode kicks off with a chilling discovery: the USS Exeter is found abandoned in orbit around Omega IV. Onboard, Kirk and the landing party find only uniforms filled with a white, crystalline powder—all that remains of the crew after they were infected by a deadly alien virus.
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One of the most polarizing episodes of The Original Series , "The Omega Glory" (aired March 1, 1968) is famous for its heavy-handed Cold War allegory and one of Captain Kirk's most passionate—and controversial—monologues. [S2E23] The Omega Glory
On the planet's surface, they find the Exeter's captain, Ronald Tracey, who has completely abandoned the Prime Directive. Believing the planet’s atmosphere offers a "Fountain of Youth" immunity, Tracey has aligned himself with the "Kohms" to slaughter the "Yangs" in a desperate bid for power and immortality. No. - Facebook The episode kicks off with a chilling discovery: