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monocrystal cortenum. Substance that can be combined with ~~ planet L-S VI. After returning from L-S VI, Mora correctly ascerpolysilicate verterium to create a densified composite material, tained that Odo was causing havoc on Deep Space 9 during his verterium cortenide. (“Investigations” [VGR]). regenerative state due to contamination by volcanic gas from the planet. (“The Alternate” [DS9]). When Odo was struck by a mysteMonroe, Lieutenant. (Jana Mane Hupp). An Enterprise-D officer. rious debilitating medical condition in 2372, Dr. Mora invited him She was in command of the ship when it struck two quantum fil- back to his lab for some more tests, but Odo declined. (“Broken aments in rapid succession on stardate 45156. Monroe was Link" [DS9]). Mora did not realize how his rational, scientific killed in the second collision, leaving Deanna Troi in charge. approach to Odo’s upbringing had been difficult, even painful to (“Disaster” [TNG)) Odo. As a result, Mora was deeply hurt that Odo never understood how much Mora had cared for him, even as his own son. In Montana. Region of the North American continent on Earth. 2373, when another changeling infant was discovered in the Montana was the home of Zefram Cochrane, and the launch site Alpha Quadrant, Mora offered his assistance to Odo, who was of the Phoenix, Earth's first faster-than-light spacecraft. Montana caring for the child. When Odo saw how difficult it was to care for was also the site of Earth's first contact with an extraterrestrial the desperately ill infant changeling, he began to understand how civilization, made on April 5, 2063, after a passing Vulcan space- much Mora cared for him. (“The Begotten” [DS9)). James Sloyan craft followed Cochrane's ship back to Earth. A monument to also played Admiral Alidar Jarok in “The Defector” (TNG) and the Cochrane's achievements, including a 20-meter marble statue of adult Alexander Rozhenko in “Firstborn” (TNG). the great space pioneer, stands in Montana near the site of first contact. (Star Trek: First Contact). Montana was also the home Morag. (Reg E. Cathey). Commander of a Klingon ship that state of First Contact cowriter Brannon Braga. patrolled the Federation border, near Relay Station 47. Morag was fond of flying close to the station every few days, harassing Moodus. Starfleet officer. Moodus served aboard the U.S.S. the station's crew, once even locking his disruptors onto the staOkinawa while Benjamin Sisko was the vessel's executive offi- tion. Morag was found innocent in an incident in 2369 at Relay cer. In 2372, Moodus and several other former Okinawa officers ~~ Station 47 in which Lieutenant Aquiel Uhnari and Lieutenant were reassigned by Admiral Leyton in preparation for his Keith Rocha were believed to have been murdered, but Morag attempted coup of Earth's government. (“Paradise Lost" [DS9]). was found to have stolen Starfleet data from that station (“Aquiel™ [TNG]). Moogie. Childhood nickname used by Rom and Quark to refer to their mother, Ishka. (“Family Business" [DS9)). Moral and Ethical Issues. A course at the Starfleet Academy taught by Professor Somak. (“The Ship" [DS9]). “Moon Over Rigel VIL." A traditional song, often sung around campfires in the 23rd century. McCoy, however, preferred “Row, morale officer. SEE: Neelix Row, Row Your Boat.” (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier). Morath. Legendary figure in Klingon mythology, the brother of moon grass. Vegetation used as a flavor enhancer in certain culi- Kahless the Unforgettable. Legend has it that Morath once nary preparations. (“Business As Usual” [DS9]) brought dishonor to his family by telling a lie, for which Kahless fought him for 12 days and 12 nights. A small statue of Morath “Moon's a Window to Heaven, The.” Song. Uhura sang “The and Kahless, depicting this heroic struggle, adorned Worf's quarMoon's a Window to Heaven" while distracting Sybok’s soldiers ters aboard the Enterprise-D. (“New Ground” [TNG]). on planet Nimbus Wl. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier). Music and lyrics by Jerry Goldsmith and John Bettis. Arranged and per- morathial series. A group of resuscitative drugs In use aboard formed by Hiroshima. Federation starships. (“Ethics™ [TNG]).

moon. Planetoid; Earth's only natural satellite. The moon was the Mordan IV. Class-M planet whose first world visited by space explorers from Earth. (“Tomorrow is humanoid inhabitants suffered a Yesterday" [TOS]). SEE: Apollo 11. In the 24th century, 50 million = terrible civil war that lasted 40 people lived on the moon that was home to Tycho City, the New - years. The conflict started around Berlin colony, and Lake Armstrong. (Star Trek: First Contact) > 2319 when Starfleet officer Mark Jameson provided weapons to one Moore, Admiral. Starfleet official. Moore briefed Captain Picard Ee of the factions in exchange for freeon an ancient distress signal detected from the Ficus Sectora dom for Federation hostages. (“Too Short a Season” [TNG]). month prior to stardate 42823. (“Up the Long Ladder” [TNG]). Mordian butterfly. Insect life-form indigenous to Rymus Major. mooring clamps. Mechanism used at station Deep Space 9to (“Profit and Loss” [DS9]). secure a ship to the docking port. (“Babel” [DS9)]). Mordock Strategy. A brilliant system devised by Mordock of the Mora Pol, Dr. (James Sloyan). Scientist planet Benzar. Wesley Crusher was nearly in awe of this accomwho studied Odo at the Bajoran plishment. (“Coming of Age" [TNG)). Unfortunately, the episode Institute of Science following Odo’s i does not give any clue as to what the Mordock Strategy is for or discovery in the Denorios Belt (“The » how it works. Alternate” [DS9)) in 2358 (“Broken Link" | [DS9]). Dr. Mora studied Odo's remark- -~ Mordock. (John Putch). One of three candiable ability to change shape, and dates who competed with Wesley Crusher g, helped encourage Odo's adoption of a 4 >», for a single opening to Starfleet Academy — ! humanoid form. During Odo’s formative 8 in 2364. Mordock won the coveted appoint- ’ years in the laboratory on planet Bajor, ment to the academy, becoming the first Dr. Mora and other scientists called him Starfleet cadet from the planet Benzar. ate odo'ital which in Cardassian means ("Coming of Age" [TNG]). John Putch also [Pee a “nothing.” (“Heart of Stone” [DS9]). played another Benzite, Mendon, in “A Mora regarded himself as Odo's father, and found it difficult to Matter of Honor" (TNG), which established | accept Odo's increasing independence as Odo integrated him- that all Benzites from the same geostructure self into humanoid society. The two remained estranged follow- look identical, at least to non-Benzites. He ing Odo’s departure from the institute, until 2370, when Mora also portrayed a journalist aboard the U.S.S. enlisted Odo's help in investigating a shape-shifting life-form on Enterprise-B in Star Trek Generations