16. After Ael completed her presentation & made her proposal, we get some classic Kirk, Spock and McCoy conversations, similar to the many we saw on TOS. What perspectives did each of the three bring into the conversation/debate?
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She knew from their former interactions that he had a sense of honor. As for Romulans-she probably didn't know who she could trust. It's probably not easy for Romulans to defy the state. One wrong person and her plan would be up in smoke. #trekbookclub #startrekmyenemymyally

Honorable. I guess, *technically* she's disloyal also since she has to attack fellow Romulans. However, when the state is doing something clearly wrong, she has no choice but to defy them. #trekbookclub #startrekmyenemymyally

Well for one Kirk, himself has done some clandestine work before behind enemy lines. This was right up his alley. His cunning is what she needed to pull this off.
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When a government steps out of line in the treatment of another culture or people, it is the sane mission for a person to stand up and say, "No, this treatment will not be tolerated." For the sake of all sentient beings throughout the Cosmos we won't tolerate it.
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14. Ael was willing to commit treason against her own government because she believes its actions violated her principles. Was she being honorable, disloyal, or both?
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Experimenting on Vulcans is pretty horrific, but the main implication is they are developing a telepathic weapon--I way to read minds from a distance. that would be terrible for the Federation and Klingons, the whole sector. #TrekBookClub #StarTrekMyEnemyMyAlly

13. Ael explained her discovery of the Romulans experimenting with Vulcans held in captivity on Levaeri V. What were some implications of what she discovered and now sharing with Kirk and the senior Enterprise officers?
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She felt the Romulan leadership has lost their way and crossed the line by making war instead of living in peace. Also, since she was being sacrificed by them anyway, she had nothing to lose by resisting covertly and helping to defeat them from within.
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Sure, he had misgivings which is understandable. The Romulans were the enemy, Kirk's especially given he was the first they interacted with following their isolation (Balance of Terror). So, he's going to wonder if Ael can be trusted. #TrekBookClub #StarTrekMyEnemyMyAlly

12. Kirk expressed his feelings after making contact with Commander Ael, who requested to meet with him. Did he have any misgivings? Were his concerns warranted at that time?
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I think I got that, but didn't pay much attention since I don't follow that franchise (I am intrigued by it though) #TrekBookClub #StarTrekMyEnemyMyAlly

She felt good about it. The ship, where she was surrounded by officers loyal to a corrupt govt but not to her, felt like a prison. She knew the Senate had just pushed her out of the way, and she was going to use that do some good. #TrekBookClub #StarTrekMyEnemyMyAlly

She had a sense of duty to keep the galactic peace. She probably was frightened to a great deal, but she had to do her best to save the galaxy
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First, she was appalled at the thought of humanioid experimentation. Also, she worried that this weapon would not only be used in wars against other powers, but the Romulan govt. would use it on their own people. #TrekBookClub #StarTrekMyEnemyMyAlly

11. There is a Dr. Who reference! Are you a fan of that franchise? If you are, who is your favorite Doctor? What are some of your favorite moments from the Dr. Who franchise?
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She was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of the galaxy. Yes, she was putting herself and her ship into dark waters with betrayal to the Romulan empire, she was really upset with this information.
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10. What was Ael feeling as she left her ship for good to implement her plan and head into space and an uncertain future?
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The Romulan government was in an upheaval. Senators were kicked off their posts and the whole planet seemed in chaos. This change sure did foreshadow the issues that the galaxy would have to face head-on. The Federation had to ensure that their borders were safe.
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9. Ael came across a secret Romulan research station conducting experiments on Vulcans. She decides to take a drastic course of action which will involve the Enterprise. What were her thought processes which led to the course of action she would decide to take?
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