Conglomeration (NH)

A new enemy is met.

Synopsis
Problems plague the crew of the USS Horizon. The ship begins to jump erratically and on its own. Adding to the problems is the fact that all female crewmen have suddenly disappeared.

Key events

 * The crew encounter the Avkon Conglomeration. And a Avkon Hiveship.
 * It is revealed that Johann Astian is a Metaklite.
 * The MACO team goes on their first mission.
 * Lt. Janice Pelar goes into a trance and becomes unconscious.

Memorable quotes
"The air is not toxic, Hutch. You can’t hold you breath forever."

- Dr. Johann Astian, talking to Lt. Donald Hutchby.

"Food need not ask questions!"

- Intendant Baas Ku-vuk, when he was finished talking with Commander Jack Keller.

Locations

 * USS Horizon (NCC-91901)
 * PM45

First appearance

 * Alvonian
 * Petty Officer Third Class Danica Delano (mentioned)
 * Crewman Megan Magellan
 * Intendant Baas Ju-vuk
 * Crewman Blake (mentioned)
 * Lieutenant Junior Grade Thompson (mentioned)
 * Petty Officer Xavier (mentioned)
 * Prefect Ru-guth
 * Crewman Ken Durst
 * Corporal Alvin Rawlings
 * Major Rodney Watts
 * Lieutenant Junior Grade Alessandro Reyes
 * Corporal Hector Mendez (mentioned)
 * Corporal Jin Chiang (mentioned)

External link

 * "Conglomeration" on the Star Trek: New Horizons website